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The recently established credit arm of global investment firm Hillhouse has quickly established a presence in Australia.
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Alternative offer for Origin rejected
01 Dec 2023 - Investment activity
Origin Energy has finally rejected a complicated alternative offer put forward by its private capital suitors.
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One of Australia's big-four banks has co-led a $26.4 million investment round in a company co-founded by one of its former IT consultants.
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$14m in new capital for non-bank lender
29 Nov 2023 - Investment activity
A non-bank lender has attracted investment of $14 million from a Papua New Guinea bank and a for-purpose investment firm.
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A Sydney private equity firm which is backing a roll-up of Australian veterinary practices is reported to have acquired a veterinary hospitals business in New Zealand.
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International bank offering venture debt locally
28 Nov 2023 - News
An international bank has begun offering venture debt facilities in Australia and New Zealand and across the Asia-Pacific region.
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A late alternative offer from the bidders for Australia's largest energy company Origin is likely to be rejected leaving shareholders to vote on the existing nearly $20 billion offer which is opposed by largest shareholder AustralianSuper.
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A private equity-backed cyber security company has recruited a new chief executive with a military background as it seeks new defence sector opportunities.
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A Sydney venture capital firm has led a $14.4 million fundraising round for a company that provides software that enables anyone to create and perform music online.
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New Zealand venture funds have provided seed-funding for a technology platform designed to provide rapid customer insights on new ideas for goods and services.
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A private equity firm that focuses on smaller businesses has achieved a first close for its latest fund after less than two months of fundraising.
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A major superannuation fund has committed $1 billion to be invested in renewable and clean energy projects by a Queensland-based global infrastructure investment manager.
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Specialist investor backs automated inspection of mining vehicles
22 Nov 2023 - Investment activity
A specialist investment firm has led an investment round in a company that is providing an automated vehicle inspection system to mining companies.
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A video games company has led a $US70 million funding round for an online music sales platform founded in the US by an Australian couple.
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A specialist software investor has led a $7.5 million investment round in a company that is seeking to digitise administration processes in the construction sector.
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Andrew and Nicola Forrest’s private investment company Tattarang Group has acquired iconic Australian hatmaker Akubra.
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An early-stage venture capital investment firm is seeking two additional investment managers.
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A large super fund has partnered with a renewable energy investment firm to develop a distributed energy platform.
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A global alternative assets manager has raised nearly $11 billion for its latest Asia-Pacific region buyout fund despite a downturn in private capital fundraising internationally.
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Registrations are now open for Growth Capital Forum 2024 – the only Australian live event for private capital growth investing.
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