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On the podcast: Soccer clubs, the Super League and the future of sports investing

September 21, 2021

Joe DaGrosa joins the show to discuss why current European football club valuations offer an intriguing opportunity for investors—and how shifting audience behaviors may shape future investments in pro sports.

After Snowflake windfall, Altimeter Capital captures dealmaking spotlight

April 14, 2021

When Snowflake went public last year, Altimeter Capital saw the kind of return that is the stuff of venture capital dreams.

Idinvest Partners gears up for growth

September 19, 2018

Idinvest Partners merged with Eurazeo earlier this year, putting the Paris-based firm on track to become one of Europe's most prominent private market investors.

Investor Spotlight: Is Genstar Capital the next private equity powerhouse?

August 3, 2018

Predicting the future is a difficult thing. But if the recent past is any indication, Genstar Capital could be on the verge of assuming a starring role on the private equity stage.

Investor Spotlight: Greylock celebrates its 53rd year with a pair of IPO wins

April 12, 2018

Founded in 1965, Greylock is one of the oldest VCs around—and it has a list of blockbuster investments to show for its long tenure. We took a look at its portfolio, notable exits, strategy & more.

Investor Spotlight: How Silver Lake's 'Four Amigos' built a tech buyout behemoth

April 9, 2018

Silver Lake was founded nearly two decades ago with a novel mission. In the years since, the firm's focus on big-money tech deals has proved prescient.

Investor Spotlight: First Round Capital, an early Uber backer that lives up to its name

November 17, 2017

First Round Capital's name pretty much says it all. The firm, which was the first VC backer of Uber, invests at the earliest possible stages. Here's a look at its portfolio, big exits & more.

Investor Spotlight: Roark Capital Group, where Ayn Rand meets Arby's

September 6, 2017

How did Arby's, Carl's Jr., Massage Envy and Cinnabon all end up under the same umbrella? And what does Ayn Rand have to do with it? We've got answers.

Investor Spotlight: The rapid rise of Thoma Bravo

August 10, 2017

It’s a tale of massive deals, egos, a former tennis star and microprocessors—a case study in how the omnipresence of software is changing large swaths of the global economy.

Investor Spotlight: Ardian, the busiest buyout firm in Europe

July 18, 2017

When it comes to European private equity activity, the top dog is clear. In the past decade, no investor on the continent has completed more new investments than Ardian.

Investor Spotlight: For Vista Equity Partners, a narrow focus yielding vast returns

February 13, 2017

Vista Equity Partners is unique in the private equity landscape for two primary reasons: a complete focus on the enterprise software sector and an inescapable track record of success.

Investor Spotlight: Audax Group's hunt for add-ons nearly unmatched in PE

August 17, 2016

Every buyout firm has its own unique strategy. For Audax Group, that means pursuing add-on investments with a frequency nearly unmatched in the world of private equity.

Investor Spotlight: Providence Equity Partners

June 22, 2016

A deep dive on the history, investment strategy, deal team, fund performance and buyout activity of Providence Equity Partners, which is facing an important third act following two disappointing funds.

Investor Spotlight: ABRY Partners

April 14, 2016

Examining ABRY Partners' investment activity, fund performance, exits, deal team and more.