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CalPERS hires new CIO
Meng replaces Ted Iliopoulos, who will leave the organisation by the beginning of 2019
Agilitas appoints new investor relations head
De Pompignan joins from Lyceum, while GP also appoints Rouland as new investment director
SCERS commits $40m to Paine Schwartz Food Chain Fund V
Fund, launched in early 2018, has a $1.2bn target and invests in the food and agribusiness industry
Debevoise hires new funds regulatory counsel
John Young joins the firm's funds and investment management group as an international counsel in London
Activa appoints managing partners in succession reshuffle
Michael Diehl sells shares and becomes senior adviser, while brother Charles becomes chair
PE to acquire Moldova Agroindbank stake from government
HEIM Partners intends to acquire the shares from the Moldovan goverment in a public auction
PE-backed Neoen prepares for IPO
France-based Neoen, a renewable energy project developer, plans to raise around €450m
Northleaf nets $2.2bn for global PE programme
Canadian private markets investor closes its latest secondaries vehicle on $800m
Otium Brands renames as Eutopia
Brands and consumers division of VC Otium rebrands as Eutopia, in view of future spin-out
VC-backed Funding Circle seeks up to £1.8bn in IPO
No existing lenders have exercised the option to sell their shares in the upcoming flotation
CM-CIC Innovation-backed MedinCell announces IPO price range
CM-CIC and BNP Paribas Développement make subscription commitments of €4.7m and €3m each
Inflexion hires Elliot as partner, hires four
Derek Elliot joins as a partner after previously establishing Darwin Private Equity
WSIB set to back KKR European Fund V
Following the approval, the full board will consider the recommendation on 20 September
Hamilton Lane expands its presence in DACH
Hamilton Lane, the $471bn alternative assets management firm, has appointed Martina Schliemann as principal and head of business development in the DACH region, in a bid to expand its presence in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
TDC hires assistant portfolio director ahead of raise
Hire brings the lender's headcount to 10 ahead of the launch of its third debt fund
Navigator Capital in talks for Tropicana's French plant
Bottling plant sale was announced in late March, and the offer could be finalised in Q4 2018
Pennsylvania pension fund generates 13% return from PE
US pension scheme also approves an investment of up to $75m to Vista Equity Partners Fund VII
Partech promotes Huberson and Grosse Hokamp
Pair will work on the investment strategy of Partech Growth Fund, a €400m vehicle closed in mid-2016
FountainVest-led consortium bids for Anta Sports
Consortium offers тЌ40 per share for the company, known for its Salomon and Wilson brands
Ardian to take over Abraaj Mayfair office
Office closure marks another milestone in the fall of the Dubai-based PE investor
Tikehau hires BNP Paribas AM's head of compliance
Marquer will be responsible for ensuring there is an enhanced level of compliance across the group
Promethean nears £53m Produce Investments take-private
GP agrees to pay a 35.4% premium of 193 pence per share in the potato and daffodil producer
British Private Equity Awards - final call to vote
Final chance to pick your winners in the shortlist for this year's Unquote British Private Equity Awards т voting closes at 5pm today
La Francaise acquires Germany-based Veritas Group
Deal forms part of La Francaise's strategy to strengthen its presence in Germany