Tag: private equity

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The Man Who Turned Nordic Capital Into a Global Powerhouse

When private equity was still a cottage industry in Europe, Johan Forssell had already spotted something others missed. It was the mid-1990s, and while American firms were dominati

The Operator's Edge: Jim Thornton's Influence on Modern Private Capital

In the world of alternative investments, a persistent tension exists between those who view capital primarily as a tool for financial engineering and those who see it as fuel for g

The Quiet Power of a Name You Might Not Recognize

You could walk past Kevin Thobias on the street and never know it. There’s no entourage, no flashy branding, no viral social media persona demanding your attention. In an age where

Leon Black: The Private Equity Founder, Art Collector, and Public Scrutiny

When people search for Leon Black, they are usually looking for one of two things: a profile of the American investor who helped build Apollo Global Management into a major private