Suzanne Weinstock

The San Francisco-based private equity newcomer has closed its oversubscribed fund without the help of a placement agent.

DLJ South America Partners' first fund has completed three investments to date, including particpation in a club deal for Latin American and Caribbean McDonald’s restaurants.

Private equity firms have shown increased activity in the Brazilian M&A market, according to a study by PricewaterhouseCoopers.

The New Jersey Division of Investment has proposed commitments to four private equity funds following an increase in allocation limits for alternatives.

The energy focussed-private equity firm will join AES in an attempt to ‘change the fundamental economics of solar power’.

Alice Ruth, the former Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation CIO, will lead the newly launched Quadrangle Asset Management.

The $37.5 billion Maryland State Retirement Agency is increasing its target allocation for private equity to 5 percent from 2 percent indicating an extra $1.1 billion could now be available for commitment.

GLG, Goldman Sachs, and BlueMountain are first time investors in the ‘voice-to-screen’ messaging company.

The data automation company that was backed by Bessemer, Battery, Globespan and MK Capital will be sold for $800 million.

XAnge has closed its most recent fund, counting Moroccan LPs among its investors.