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Strong markets may accelerate Dyal’s IPO plans Firm expects to surpass $5 bln for fundraising GPs respond to large investors looking for multistrategy exposure Dyal Capital has long had a plan to go public, but current market valuations might spur it to act sooner than it initially envisioned. Michael Rees, head of Dyal, speaking Oct. […]

IDology, which provides fraud-prevention services, is up for sale, three sources said. William Blair is advising on the process, two of the sources said. Founded in 2003, IDology offers technology to help businesses verify the identity and age of customers, without any outside assistance or internal IT help. The Atlanta company’s main product, ExpectID, supplies […]

Owl Rock raised $5.5 bln for debut BDC New pool to focus on lending to tech companies Several PE firms have brought credit funds into tech market Owl Rock Capital Partners, led by former GSO and KKR executives, is targeting up to $5 billion to lend directly to middle-market technology companies, according to pension documents […]

Firm launched in Jan. by former Jefferies banker Jon Santemma & healthcare entrepreneur David Kim Lower-middle-market healthcare services firm has deployed ~40 pct of $86 mln fund via four platform deals Current areas of focus: orthopedics, dermatology and veterinary care A former senior healthcare banker and doctor-entrepreneur have been busy striking deals behind the scenes […]

Formed via 2013 merger of LLR’s United Seating & Mobility, Audax’s ATG Rehab Competes with Court Square’s National Seating Sell-side adviser: Harris Williams In what appears to mark a return to healthcare for AEA Investors, the global PE firm agreed to acquire a controlling interest in Numotion, a provider of customized wheelchairs and other mobility […]

Fred Wysk formerly worked at SunTrust Robinson Humphrey Firm working on at least three fundraising mandates Gradually bringing in new talent Hycroft, an advisory firm that some people believed was winding down because of staff turnover, has brought in a new president and is working to build the firm back up, sources told Buyouts. Hycroft […]

3 Rivers investment dates to Nov. ’13 >70 physical therapy clinics in PA, AL, DE, MD, VA Process follows Lindsay Goldberg purchase of New Harbors Nearly five years into its investment, 3 Rivers Capital is exploring the sale of Phoenix Rehabilitation and Health Services, four sources familiar with the matter told Buyouts. Cain Brothers is […]

Ethos formed in 2015 through merger of four specialty vet hospitals Company operates 17 locations, mostly referral-based Recent vet care activity: Oak Hill’s VetCor recap, Nordic’s AniCura sale Ethos Veterinary Health, the network of specialty veterinary hospitals, is exploring a sale, four people familiar with the matter sale. Western Reserve Partners, a unit of Citizens […]

Blackboard Inc, a portfolio company of Providence Equity Partners, has put Cashnet up for sale, according to four sources. Deutsche Bank is advising on the process, two of the people said. Cashnet provides electronic billing, payments and student payment plan services for more than 700 campuses. The company reaches 5 million students nationally, according to […]

Fund VIII could raise well over $10 bln Firm to launch debut small-cap vehicle Sold minority stake to Blackstone last year Leonard Green & Partners is gearing up to raise its next flagship fund, which could target up to $10 billion or more, the most ambitious goal in the firm’s long history, sources told Buyouts. Fund […]