Vincenzo Morelli, a former CD&R executive and latterly a consultant at turnaround specialists Alvarez & Marsal, has joined Texas Pacific Group in London.
The Los Angeles- and Houston-based investment firm has closed its third energy private equity fund on $550m, more than double its previous fund of $240m.
Amidst a flurry of fundraising activity, the Australian investment bank has announced a final close of its new listed private equity vehicle.
Darby Overseas Investments has acquired the management company of Dresdner Kleinwort Benson Emerging Europe, a $220m vintage year 2000 partnership.
The Philadelphia private equity firm has closed its second fund on $360m, ahead of its initial target of $300m.
The US debt provider’s oversubscribed second fund includes $170m from new investors.
Odyssey Investment Partners have closed a US mid-market fund on $750 million, drawing a number of new LPs.
The energy-focused private equity firm has named John Weinzierl to managing director and has announced the hiring of Colin Raymond as a principal.
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board has pledged $380m, including co-investments, to European infrastructure funds managed by the Australian financial services firm The Macquarie Group.
The Boston private equity firm has promoted five professionals, including John Carroll and CJ Fitzgerald to partner.