Private Equity

Denver-based private equity company Mountaingate Capital has raised $395 million in capital commitments for its inaugural lower middle market buyout fund, easily surpassing its $300 million target.

Global private placement specialist FIRSTavenue has named former Meketa Investment Group executive Chris Tehranian as principal and head of U.S. project management.

New York-based private equity company Bregal Sagemount has reportedly invested nearly $100 million into capital markets technology specialist Options as the firm explores strategic initiatives, expands its platform initiatives and grows its reach into global financial centers. 

Global investment consulting company Meketa Investment Group has named former Aon Hewitt executive Amy Hauke as an executive vice president and private markets consultant.  

Buyout firm Angeles Equity Partners has strengthened its deal origination and execution capabilities by hiring three experienced professionals in its Los Angeles office. 

Buyout firm Angeles Equity Partners has strengthened its deal origination and execution capabilities by hiring three experienced professionals in its Los Angeles office. 

Lightbay Capital, the private equity company formed earlier last year by former Ares Management executives Nav Rahemtulla and Adam Stein, has named former Gores Group executive David Leeney as managing director and head of business development. 

True Green Capital Management LLC has raised $350 million in capital commitments for its third buyout fund, hitting the solar-focused vehicle’s hard cap. 

Global alternative investment manager Z Capital Group has named former BlackRock Real Estate Advisors executive Andrew Coats as an operating partner. 

Global private equity manager General Atlantic has named former Indonesian Ambassador to South Korea John Prasetio as a special advisor to support the firm’s business initiatives in Southeast Asia.