As 2025 opened, hope for a resurgent deal market had US middle-market private equity (PE) investors forecasting a brighter outlook for transactions. Yet while prospects may have improved compared to the recent multiyear slump — offering hope for increased exit opportunities — rising volatility is clouding the outlook, with dealmakers expecting challenges to persist as regulatory and fiscal uncertainty potentially offset anticipated gains.That's according to Katten's 2025 Middle-Market Private
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April 04, 2025 @ 07:50 AM
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Driven by continuous growth in the U.S. tech sector, including an increase in IT spending, AI investments, and a renewed focus on innovation, Wells Fargo Technology Banking expanded its team of bankers by 20% over the past year, with additional hires expected in 2025. This represents the largest investment in talent Wells Fargo has made in the tech banking group since the team formed 25 years ago.Wells Fargo Technology Banking serves technology companies across the U.S., in key hubs including
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April 14, 2025 @ 08:17 AM
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Tiger Group has expanded its asset-disposition services for the global oil-and-gas and energy sectors by tapping industry veteran Nick Abueita as Senior Director, Energy. The move comes at a time of need for corporations requiring increased expertise for the disposition of surplus oil-and-gas and other energy assets, including those related to electric vehicles and EV charging and energy storage, noted Chad Farrell, Managing Director of Tiger Commercial & Industrial. Tiger has completed more
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April 15, 2025 @ 08:07 AM
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Skylight, the company building the operating system for families, has secured a $50 million loan through an expanded partnership with SG Credit Partners and new partner Wingspire Capital. As a bootstrapped company that has achieved 99% year-over-year revenue growth, the financing will further support Skylight’s mission to meet the surging demand for its innovative technology for families. “This expanded financing represents more than just increased capital – it’s building the foundation for a
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April 04, 2025 @ 08:11 AM
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GoodPeak, a rapidly growing utility-scale battery energy storage and solar platform, closed construction credit facilities with Pathward and BridgePeak Energy Capital, enabling commencement of construction of its first two 10-MW (2-hour duration) energy storage projects near Houston, Texas. These projects, which will come online at the end of 2025, will provide critical capacity to enhance grid reliability, support renewable energy integration, and strengthen the Texas energy infrastructure.
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April 04, 2025 @ 08:10 AM
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