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Buoyant Ventures Tackles Climate Change With Digital Solutions

Aiming to be a top decile performer in climate tech, early-stage and women-owned manager Buoyant Ventures focuses on investing in dig­ital solutions that can be deployed to address the urgency of climate change.

08.02.23
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Return To Office: KPG Sees Opportunity In NYC Market

The headlines for the past few years have painted a bleak outlook for office and retail real estate – particularly in New York City where COVID-19 left many companies and their employees in a multi-year work from home situation.

07.06.23
Bank It: Elizabeth Park Forges Ahead Amid Banking Sector Struggles
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Bank It: Elizabeth Park Forges Ahead Amid Banking Sector Struggles

Launching an asset management firm amid the global financial crisis with banks shuttering and hedge funds liquidating is far from how most would draw up their foray into starting their own firm.

06.07.23
Kinzie Capital Partners Closes First Institutional PE Fund
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Kinzie Capital Partners Closes First Institutional PE Fund

Kinzie Capital Partners has closed its first institutional fund with $150 million in total commitments, the Chicago-based firm announced.

06.07.23
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Brightwood Capital Advisors Appoints Chief Credit Officer

Brightwood Capital Advisors has appointed Eric Pratt as chief credit officer.

06.07.23
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Lafayette Square Set To Launch Grocery-Anchored Impact Fund

Lafayette Square is targeting a $150 million raise for its Grocery-Anchored Impact Fund, according to a report on the fund from investment consulting firm Segal Marco Advisors.

06.07.23
Copia Group Names Chief Impact Officer As Buildout Continues
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Copia Group Names Chief Impact Officer As Buildout Continues

The Copia Group has hired Beata Kirr as chief impact officer, the Chicago-based firm announced.

05.03.23
VC Industry Sees Modest Gains In DEI Efforts, Female Representation
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VC Industry Sees Modest Gains In DEI Efforts, Female Representation

Women’s representation in venture capital is trending upward but racial and ethnic gains remain modest, a new survey shows.

05.03.23
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Ember Infrastructure Team Builds Off Rich History

Launching a first fund during the COVID-19 pan­demic was challenging for private equity infra­structure solutions firm Ember Infrastructure, but coming to the table with a team rich in his­tory helped build the firm’s dynamic and became core to its strategy.

05.03.23
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SBO Funds Offer Great Access To Diverse Mgrs.: StepStone

Pulling back on small market buyouts would put investors at risk of missing out on an im­proved number of diverse funds, according to investment consulting and management firm StepStone Group.

04.05.23