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Despite biotech slump, veterans of SVB and KKR launch investment firm

Two of the top health care investors at the investment bank SVB Securities and the private equity giant KKR are starting a new biotech investment firm called Enavate Sciences.

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Despite biotech slump, veterans of SVB and KKR launch investment firm

Despite biotech slump, veterans of SVB and KKR launch investment firm

Two of the top health care investors at the investment bank SVB Securities and the private equity giant KKR are starting a new biotech investment firm called Enavate Sciences.

Forbes Under 30 Europe: Meet The European Finance Leaders Of Tomorrow

Forbes Under 30 Europe: Meet The European Finance Leaders Of Tomorrow

European Finance is alive with talent and connectivity as a new generation of entrepreneurs collide with the old structures of a once static system.

VSPN Secures Series B2 Financing Round Led by Morgan Stanley

VSPN Secures Series B2 Financing Round Led by Morgan Stanley

Chinese esports solutions provider VSPN (Versus Programming Network) has announced today that the company has closed a multi-million USD Series B2 funding round, led by Morgan Stanley ...

National Instruments Acquires Israel-Based Data Analytics Startup OptimalPlus for $365 Million

National Instruments Acquires Israel-Based Data Analytics Startup OptimalPlus for $365 Million

OptimalPlus develops AI tools for the automotive, semiconductor, and electronics industries that provide real-time product analytics and extract insights from data across the entire supply ...

Private Equity Watch: Fossil fuel investments undercut impact claims (podcast)

Private Equity Watch: Fossil fuel investments undercut impact claims (podcast)

ImpactAlpha, Nov. 5, 2019 –– Now that big private equity players are spinning up impact funds left and right, the impact of the rest of their investments

Private-Equity Giant KKR Makes First Blockchain Investment in ParaFi Fund

Private-Equity Giant KKR Makes First Blockchain Investment in ParaFi Fund

The investment firm has also created a working group to focus on best use cases for blockchain technology.

KKR’s Joseph Bae, Scott Nuttall succeed founders as co-CEOs

KKR’s Joseph Bae, Scott Nuttall succeed founders as co-CEOs

KKR elevated its co-presidents Scott Nuttall and Joseph Bae to co-CEOs, succeeding the equity firm's billionaire co-founders Henry Kravis and George Roberts.

Navigating Risks as Private Equity Moves into Impact Investing: Examples from Kenya

Navigating Risks as Private Equity Moves into Impact Investing: Examples from Kenya

As impact investing attracts the attention of leading private equity firms, some persistent concerns remain – illustrated by these examples from Kenya.

Wall Street Whale Henry Kravis Splashes into Cryptocurrency

Wall Street Whale Henry Kravis Splashes into Cryptocurrency

Henry Kravis of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts has decided to try investing in cryptocurrencies following the lead of other billionaires who have invested in digital assets.

Billionaire Wall Street Titan Henry Kravis Places First-Ever Crypto Bet

Billionaire Wall Street Titan Henry Kravis Places First-Ever Crypto Bet

Following the trail of other investor legends, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR) Co-Founder Henry Kravis has decided to try his luck with cryptocurrencies.

KKR Makes First Blockchain Investment With ParaFi Fund Stake

KKR Makes First Blockchain Investment With ParaFi Fund Stake

(Bloomberg) -- KKR & Co. has invested in the flagship fund of blockchain specialist ParaFi Capital in its first foray into the technology that powers cryptocurrencies, according to people ...

The top 5 non-European investors investing in Europe

The top 5 non-European investors investing in Europe

We’ve highlighted the top five on-European investors investing in Europe by deal value. See who leads the way!