Monthly Archives: September 2025
Hughes & Company Seals $260 Million Fund II, Eyeing Healthcare Disruption
Chicago-based Hughes & Company is popping the champagne after closing its second private equity fund at $260 million, blowing past initial goals in a competitive landscape. Specializing in healthcare services and tech, the firm plans to deploy this war chest […]
Arctos Partners Scores Big with Launch of Sports-Focused Capital Platform
Private equity powerhouse Arctos Partners is stepping up to the plate with Arctos Capital Markets, a groundbreaking platform dedicated to sports team ownership and equity deals. Announced today, this venture aims to bridge investors with lucrative opportunities in professional leagues, […]
Gemspring Capital Hits $1.1 Billion Milestone with New Growth Fund Close
Westport’s Gemspring Capital is celebrating a major win today, sealing its second Growth Solutions Fund at a hefty $1.1 billion—surpassing targets and signaling robust investor confidence in mid-market plays. With $5 billion now under management, the private equity firm is […]
Cerebras Systems Bags $1.1 Billion in Fresh Funding, Delaying IPO Dreams
Just when the tech world thought Cerebras Systems was headed for the stock market, the AI chipmaker pulls off a jaw-dropping $1.1 billion private funding round. A year after filing for an IPO, the Nvidia challenger is staying private longer, […]
Revival of Mega Leveraged Buyouts: Private Equity and Sovereign Funds Lead the Charge
In a stunning resurgence that’s shaking up the financial world, leveraged buyouts (LBOs) are roaring back to life after a prolonged slump. Private equity giants and deep-pocketed sovereign wealth funds are at the helm, pouring billions into massive deals that […]
SEC Charges Advisory Firm With Violating Whistleblower Protection Rule
(HedgeCo.Net) The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced settled charges against Florida-based GQG Partners LLC, a registered investment adviser, for entering into agreements with candidates for employment and a former employee that made it more difficult for them to report […]
Stock futures are little changed to kick off final session of a strong month and quarter: Live updates
(CNBC) U.S. stock futures were flat to kick off the final trading session of September after the major averages rose to their third consecutive week of gains. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average traded near the flatline. S&P 500 futures added […]
Elliott eyes special shareholder meeting in bid to oust Southwest CEO
(Hedgeweek) Activist investor Elliott Investment Management has intensified its campaign against Southwest Airlines , announcing plans to call a special shareholder meeting as early as next week in a push for significant leadership change at the airline, including the removal […]
Trump Media shareholder UAV dumped nearly 11 million shares
(CNBC) United Atlantic Ventures, a significant shareholder in Trump Media, has sold nearly 11 million shares in the company, according to a regulatory filing Thursday, weeks after a federal judge cleared the way for the transaction. The move left UAV — an investment partnership of former “Apprentice” […]
OpenAI CFO tells investors funding round should close by next week despite executive departures
(CNBC) OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar is looking to reassure its investors that the richly valued artificial intelligence startup is still in a strong position and is poised to close a big funding round soon, despite losing top talent this week. […]
Sam Altman tells OpenAI staff there’s no plan for him to receive ‘giant equity stake’ in company
(CNBC) At an all-hands meeting on Thursday, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman denied that there are plans for him to receive a “giant equity stake” in the company, calling that information “just not true,” according to a person who was in […]
Activist Trian secures Rentokil board seat
(Hedgeweek) Nelson Peltz’s activist fund, Trian Partners, has secured a board seat at Rentokil Initial, just two weeks after the pest control giant saw its stock plummet to a multi-year low following a profit warning related to its North American […]