Track recorded fund announcements, transactions, leadership appointments and strategic developments from DataBane's published research.
Funds managed by Fortress affiliates provided Dataminr with $100M of convertible financing to support AI product development and global expansion.
Russell Investments was appointed to provide foreign exchange hedging services for ERAFP.
InfraVia and the iliad Group announced completion of their OpCore transaction on 3 April 2025, following the original agreement announced on 4 December 2024. Iliad sold a 50% stake in its data-centre subsidiary to InfraVia, establishing a partnership aimed at building an independent European hyperscale data-centre platform. The partners provide OpCore with financing capacity to develop new facilities above 100 MW in France and elsewhere in Europe, with several construction projects already underway at announcement. Iliad CEO Thomas Reynaud also serves as OpCore chairman. The partners linked investment plans to demand for data storage, processing and European AI infrastructure. This source verifies completion and the 50% stake but does not disclose transaction consideration; it should not be interpreted as confirming the CRM’s US-dollar valuation field.
Pacific Equity Partners agreed to acquire SingPost’s Australian logistics business in a sale announced on 2 December 2024. The disclosed enterprise value was A$1.02 billion, approximately S$897.6 million at announcement, with anticipated cash consideration of A$775.9 million, approximately S$682.81 million, subject to adjustments. SingPost confirmed completion on 27 March 2025, retaining the A$1.02 billion enterprise value and reporting gross proceeds of about A$781.5 million, or S$664.2 million. FMH subsequently identified PEP as majority shareholder alongside private investors Damian Degenhardt and Paul Little. The group includes efm Logistics, Flip, Border Express and other transport businesses. PEP’s backing supports proprietary technology investment, business development and strategic acquisitions. Paul Little became chair while Simon Slagter continued as chief executive.
Stonepeak and KJTS announced their Malaysian district cooling joint venture on 14 March 2025. The proposed capitalization was up to MYR1.5 billion through aggregate sponsor commitments and debt, rather than an exclusively Stonepeak equity investment. Its first investment mandate covered district cooling and electricity distribution assets in Malaysia. The partners identified expanding cities, data-center construction and efficiency requirements as demand drivers. KJTS supplies operating and engineering expertise while Stonepeak brings capital and infrastructure experience. Linklaters and Rahmat Lim advised Stonepeak; Skrine advised KJTS. A March 2026 release confirms the platform as Lestari Cooling Energy and adds KWAP, with up to approximately MYR190 million expected pension capital.
BlackRock completed its acquisition of Preqin. Preqin would continue to be available as a standalone private-markets data solution. BlackRock said joint customers could access Preqin benchmarks through Aladdin, with further integration of data and research into Aladdin and eFront planned.
Third Point completed its acquisition of AS Birch Grove LP on 03 March 2025, adding CLOs, opportunistic private credit, multi-strategy credit, senior loans and high yield capabilities. Post-acquisition Third Point AUM became $21 billion.
Third Point completed its acquisition of Birch Grove, adding a diversified alternative credit platform with more than $5 billion of CLO assets under management and capabilities spanning opportunistic private credit, multi strategy credit, senior loans and high yield bonds. Third Point stated that the transaction increased its AUM to $21 billion.
Fortress funds completed the acquisition of Loungers PLC for £354.4M, acquiring the entire issued and to-be-issued share capital of the company.
BCI announced the closing of its sale of a majority equity interest in Hayfin Capital Management to Arctos Partners on February 10, 2025. BCI had invested in the European-focused private credit platform in 2017 and participated in its development as an asset manager. Although the equity stake was sold, BCI continued as a significant strategic limited partner in selected Hayfin funds. The transaction agreement had been announced in July 2024. Neither the exit consideration nor BCI's residual LP commitments was disclosed, so those figures should remain blank.
Point72 Private Investments led; article says initial investment 2018 Series B, conflicting with directory 2021 Series C.
Third Point entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Birch Grove, a diversified alternative credit manager with approximately $8 billion AUM, designed to complement Third Point's existing structured, corporate, distressed and private credit strategies.
BlackRock and HPS Investment Partners signed a definitive agreement for BlackRock to acquire HPS for approximately $12 billion in equity consideration. The parties planned to combine their private-financing businesses under Scott Kapnick, Scot French and Michael Patterson. The announcement expected closing in mid-2025, subject to regulatory approval and customary conditions. HPS client assets were separate from the stated acquisition consideration.
Stonepeak agreed on 4 November 2024 to acquire Air Transport Services Group for approximately $3.1 billion enterprise value in an all-cash transaction. Shareholders were offered $22.50 per common share, a stated 29.3% premium to the prior trading close. The agreement included a go-shop mechanism and fully committed debt and affiliated-fund equity financing. ATSG combines cargo-aircraft leasing with passenger and freight flying, maintenance and ground services. Stonepeak linked the investment to e-commerce demand and its North American infrastructure strategy. Evercore advised Stonepeak, supported by Simpson Thacher and Hogan Lovells. The current official portfolio dates the investment to April 2025; the November release itself described a proposed acquisition.
Point72 Private Investments led alongside Kin Ventures.
Aflac Global Investments announced an agreement to acquire a 40% equity interest in lower-middle-market private-credit manager Tree Line Capital Partners. Tree Line's reported $2.7 billion of AUM is not the investment consideration, which was undisclosed. Aflac also planned to allocate a portion of future investable cash flow to Tree Line direct lending.
InfraVia led Planity’s $50 million Series C financing announced on 20 February 2024, with existing shareholders Crédit Mutuel Innovation, Revaia and Bpifrance Digital Venture participating. This brought aggregate financing since inception to $105 million. Planity, founded in 2017, provides appointment-booking software for beauty establishments and had more than 40,000 establishments using its services. The release reports $40 million of annual recurring revenue in 2023 with 60% growth and more than ten million monthly appointments. Financing supports European expansion, product development, potential acquisitions and hiring of 300 additional employees. Planned features include conversational AI for telephone appointments and mobile card payments. Arma Partners advised Planity exclusively. The company is Planity, not the existing CRM spelling Planty; $50 million is the total round, not a disclosed InfraVia-only investment.
InfraVia and Infracapital jointly sold their 100% stake in Terminal Darsena Toscana (TDT) to Grimaldi Group, representing an exit for both investment firms.
Stonepeak agreed in December 2023 to invest GBP450 million in The AA through common and preferred equity. The announcement valued the business at approximately GBP4 billion enterprise value. TowerBrook and Warburg Pincus remain majority shareholders; Stonepeak's precise percentage was not disclosed. The company provides roadside assistance through a nationwide British patrol and garage network, serving 14 million members at announcement, together with insurance and driving services. New capital supports deleveraging, innovation and business growth after its March 2021 take-private. Stonepeak's March 2025 review confirms completion during 2024. TowerBrook and Warburg are co-shareholder relationships in this investment, rather than evidence that they share a limited partner with Stonepeak.
InfraVia-backed Molgas became Titan's strategic partner through funding round for 45% stake in Titan Energy Holding. Titan operates LNG and bio-LNG supply for maritime and industrial customers.
Stonepeak completed its acquisition of a 49% interest in Cellnex's Swedish and Danish operations on 30 November 2023. Total transaction value was approximately EUR730 million, of which EUR558 million was recognized upfront. Cellnex retained control, continued consolidating the businesses and maintained day-to-day management in consultation with Stonepeak. The network had approximately 4,600 sites at closing and commitments or options for more than 2,400 additional locations. The proceeds supported Cellnex debt reduction and its investment-grade rating objective. Stonepeak described the investment as part of its core infrastructure strategy. Nomura and Guggenheim advised Stonepeak, with Herbert Smith Freehills providing legal counsel; AZ Capital and Baker McKenzie advised Cellnex.
Stonepeak agreed in October 2023 to acquire Textainer in a transaction carrying approximately $7.4 billion enterprise value. Common shareholders were offered $50 per share in cash, totaling approximately $2.1 billion of common equity value; enterprise value is not Stonepeak's equity cheque. The board unanimously approved the agreement and included a 30-day go-shop period. The company leases intermodal containers to shipping lines and other customers through an international office and depot network. Stonepeak cited contracted cash flows and hard assets as the investment rationale. Textainer was to retain its Bermuda headquarters and Olivier Ghesquiere as chief executive. Stonepeak's subsequent official review confirms that the acquisition completed in March 2024.
InfraVia-backed nexfibre partnered with Virgin Media Q2 on the acquisition of Upp network assets through a back-to-back arrangement.
Blue Owl's GP Strategic Capital platform, formerly Dyal Capital, made a passive minority investment in Stonepeak announced on 11 July 2023. This is capital invested into Stonepeak, rather than Stonepeak buying Blue Owl. Financial terms and the ownership percentage were not disclosed. The investment adds balance-sheet flexibility to support Stonepeak's strategic initiatives and expansion. The announcement explicitly states that day-to-day operations, management, investment processes and decision making remain unchanged. Stonepeak reported approximately $55.7 billion AUM and more than 240 investors at the time. Evercore acted as Stonepeak's financial adviser and Simpson Thacher as its legal counsel; Fried Frank advised Blue Owl on legal matters.
Stonepeak announced a euNetworks recapitalization on 2 May 2023, anchored by a Stonepeak-managed vehicle and strategic investments from APG and IMCO. APG participates for pension client ABP. Stonepeak initially acquired a majority interest in January 2018, while IMCO also identified an initial 2018 investment. At announcement the European network covered 53 cities in 17 countries and directly connected more than 510 data centers. The partners intend to expand and densify metropolitan fiber infrastructure and cloud connectivity. Closing was expected in the second half of 2023, subject to approvals. J.P. Morgan advised euNetworks, Simpson Thacher advised Stonepeak, UBS and Baker McKenzie advised APG, and Gowling WLG advised IMCO.
Stonepeak and Spirit Super signed an agreement in November 2022 to acquire GeelongPort, with Stonepeak's managed funds and accounts holding 70% and Spirit Super 30%. The official portfolio dates the investment to April 2023 and identifies the pension partner today as CareSuper, formerly Spirit Super. GeelongPort is a diversified landlord port in Victoria, approximately 75 kilometers southwest of Melbourne. It has 15 berths across Corio Quay and Lascelles Wharf and supports regional trade through road, rail and channel access. Gresham Partners advised the consortium, King & Wood Mallesons supplied legal advice and Clayton Utz supplied tax advice. Purchase consideration was not disclosed in the announcement.
Stonepeak invested an additional $570 million in American Tower's United States data-center business, completing the upsize on 20 October 2022 and announcing it on 27 October. This follows the initial $2.5 billion investment completed in August 2022. Combined common and mandatorily convertible preferred equity represented approximately 36% ownership on a fully converted basis at the then outstanding capitalization. Conversion was expected four years after the initial closing, so that percentage should retain its conditional historical basis. The investment belongs to Stonepeak's core infrastructure strategy. MUFG advised Stonepeak and Sidley Austin supplied legal counsel. American Tower retained its parent relationship to CoreSite; this is not a purchase of American Tower overall.
Majority investment by Point72 Hyperscale; exact stake and price undisclosed.
