Fundraising

Having tapped both equity and fixed interest investors, the Helsinki-based private equity firm has announced the final close of its latest mezzanine fund.

Carlyle Group, the Washington DC-based global buyout firm, has raised $7.85bn and $2.2bn respectively for its latest US and European buyout funds.

Three years after finding $400m for its first fund, the healthcare specialist has raised a fresh pool of capital.

CSFB’s DLJ Merchant Banking Partners will continue to manage its current portfolio and raise a new fund, while DLJ head Thompson Dean is leaving the firm.

Mount Kisco, New York-based private equity firm Kohlberg & Company has purchased a specialty paper manufacturer for $180 million.

The Canadian early-stage technology firm has closed an oversubscribed venture capital fund, its third since inception.

Roberto Italia, who left the European buyout operation of Henderson Private Capital in late 2004, has joined European private equity group Cinven.

Abraaj Capital, the Dubai-based buyout firm, is launching its second fund with a target of $500m.

Evergreen Pacific Partners hopes to use connections in the Western US and Canada to find deal flow for its new buyout fund.

Goldman Sachs Private Equity Group has closed its seventh primary fund of funds vehicle on $1.2bn shortly after wrapping up a $1.5bn secondary vehicle.