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Kenneth Caplan said at the Calcalist and Bank Leumi National Economic Conference that rebuilding the damage from the war with Iran would require “a careful dance of public and private capital, clear vision, and trust.” Clal Insurance CEO Yoram Naveh proposed establishing a dedicated reconstruction fund with government backing, which would enable the mobilization of institutional capital.
The article discusses Blackstones optimistic outlook on the economic situation in Israel, despite recent geopolitical challenges. Kenneth Caplan, Global Co-Chief Investment Officer of Blackstone, emphasized the resilience of Israels economy and its tech sector. Blackstone has been actively investing in Israel, including a recent investment in Priority Software. The article also highlights the potential for institutional investors to support infrastructure rehabilitation in war-affected areas through state-guaranteed funds. The conversation underscores the importance of public-private partnerships in rebuilding efforts, drawing parallels to post-9/11 reconstruction in the U.S.
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Blackstone in advanced negotiations to acquire Priority Software in $400-500 million deal | CTech
Blackstone, the worlds largest alternative asset manager, is in advanced negotiations to acquire a controlling stake in Israeli company Priority Software. The deal is valued at $400-500 million, with Blackstone set to purchase 60-80% of Prioritys shares. Priority operates in the field of enterprise software, serving 75,000 customers in 70 countries. The company has made a series of acquisitions worth approximately $107 million since TA Associates acquired a 50% stake in 2020. If the deal goes through, it will be Blackstones first significant deal in Israel.
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Blackstone CEO: "Our arrival is a sign of the maturity of the Israeli economy"
Blackstone has announced the opening of a new office in Tel Aviv to make growth and tech investments in Israel. The company believes that entering the Israeli market is a sign of the countrys economic maturity. Blackstone aims to improve the success of businesses it invests in by leveraging its global infrastructure. The company sees no downside, only upside, in partnering with Israel. Blackstone has assets valued at $649 billion and has been active in Israel through occasional investments. The minimum investment by Blackstone Growth (BXG) will be $50 million, and the company plans to operate as a strategic investor. Blackstone aims to complement the existing Israeli venture firms and growth firms rather than compete with them. The company has a team specializing in growth equity investments ready for the Israeli market.
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US giant Blackstone sets up Israel office to fund fast-growth tech firms
Blackstone, a New York City-based investment giant, is opening an office in Tel Aviv to invest in Israeli tech firms. The office will be led by Yifat Oron, the former CEO of LeumiTech. Blackstone recently raised a $4.5 billion growth equity fund, which will be used to invest in later-stage startups in Israel. The company aims to collaborate with other funds in Israel and provide value to the invested firms. The fund has already made investments in Bumble, Oatly, ISN, and Epidemic Sound. Blackstones expansion into Israel reflects the nations transformation from a start-up hub to a scale-up nation.
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Blackstone opens Israel office
Yifat Oron is stepping down as CEO of LeumiTech to manage Blackstones new Tel Aviv office. Blackstone is opening an Israel office and Oron will lead the investments of Blackstones BXG Growth Fund. The impact on LeumiTech is growth-negative due to the departure of its CEO. The key theme of the article is management changes. The structured issue is management changes. The article discusses Yifat Oron, Blackstone, the opening of an Israel office, investment, and the BXG Growth Fund. The event described in the article occurred on April 25, 2021.
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Blackstone Announces $4.5 Billion Final Close of Blackstone Growth (BXG) Fund, Largest First-time Growth Equity Vehicle in History
Blackstone has announced the final close of its inaugural growth equity fund, Blackstone Growth (BXG), which was oversubscribed and closed at its hard cap of $4.5 billion. This makes it the largest first-time growth equity private fund raised in history. The fund has already made significant investments in companies such as Bumble, Oatly, ISN, and Epidemic Sound. BXG aims to provide capital to entrepreneurs seeking to minimize the execution risks associated with high-growth environments.
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Blackstone lands $3.4B life science fund, plots more fundraising
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Blackstone holds final close of latest global real estate fund at record USD20.5bn
Blackstone infrastructure fund rakes in $14 billion
Blackstone Group closed on its Blackstone Infrastructure Partners fund at $14 billion. The fund focuses on all infrastructure sectors and has over 80 investors, including the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia and the New Mexico Investment Council.
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Blackstone Strategic Partners Closes Eighth Fund at $11.1 Billion
Blackstone said to seek $5b for latest real estate debt vehicle
Blackstone Group LP is seeking $5 billion for its latest fund that invests in real estate debt.
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Blackstone buyout fund raises $22 billion, to set record: source
Blackstone Group has raised over $22 billion for its latest buyout fund, making it the private equity industrys biggest ever. The strong fundraising reflects investors search for returns that beat the stock market. Blackstone expects the fund to exceed $20 billion and become the largest ever. The company aims to reach $1 trillion in assets under management by 2026. Blackstone has been pursuing large leveraged buyouts in recent years and acquired a majority stake in Thomson Reuters Financial and Risk business for $20 billion. The private equity industrys average internal rate of return was just under 10 percent in 2015, while Blackstones seventh flagship buyout fund has a net IRR of 21 percent.
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Blackstone Capital Partners Asia's $2.3 Billion Fundraising
The Blackstone Group L.P. has established its first Asian private equity fund, Blackstone Capital Partners Asia L.P. (BCP Asia), with a fundraising amount of $2.3 billion. Simpson Thacher represented Blackstone in this establishment.
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Blackstone raises $1.75b for infrastructure secondaries fund
Blackstone Group LP has raised $1.75 billion for its second pool to buy secondhand interests in infrastructure funds.
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