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Gender Discrimination Alleged in Suit Against Kleiner Perkins Similar to Claims Against Male-Dominated Hedge Funds: Employment Attorney

Though the case has some unusual elements, Ellen Pao's lawsuit against Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers tells a tale reminiscent of other suits filed by women in male-dominated industries such as hedge funds, an employment discrimination attorney tells peHUB.

White Splits Blackstone’s GSO Capital Partners to Launch Own Shop

Tim White will be exiting Blackstone's GSO Capital Partners in a few months, sources say.

Hellman & Friedman Lining up Getty Deal

Private equity firm Hellman and Friedman is considering its options for Getty Images.

Jenkins Joins Global Infrastructure Partners

James Jenkins has joined Global Infrastructure Partners as an MD based in New York. He will oversee GIP’s investor relations group. Most recently, Jenkins was at King Street Capital Management, where he was involved in sourcing and evaluating investment opportunities. PRESS RELEASE Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a leading, independent global infrastructure investor, announced today that...

NY Shop Eyes Second Close, Sets $825M Hard Cap

Arsenal Capital, which recently held a first close on its third fund, expects to hold a second close soon and has set a cap of $825 million on the fund.

Benihana Finds a Buyer in Angelo, Gordon; Other Bidders May Emerge

Benihana agrees to go private in a deal valued at $296 million. Angelo, Gordon is the buyer.

Life Sci VCs Versant Plot Fund V

Life sciences and biotech VCs don't have it easy--and Versant Ventures, with a lengthy track record, is out to buck the trend and raise a big new fund, peHUB has learned.

Vista Equity Buys Silverchair Learning

Vista Equity Partners has acquired Silverchair Learning Systems, a provider of online learning and communication solutions to the senior care industry. Middle-market investment bank Harris Williams & Co. acted as the exclusive advisor to Silverchair Learning. Terms were not released. PRESS RELEASE Harris Williams & Co., a preeminent middle market investment bank focused on the...

Machinima Seals $35M

Machinima, a video entertainment network for gamers, raised $35 million in a financing round led by Google Inc., with participation from existing investors Redpoint Ventures and MK Capital. Machinima is based in Los Angeles.   PRESS RELEASE Los Angeles, Calif. (May 21, 2012) – Machinima, the world’s leading video entertainment network for gamers, today announced...

Yottaa Inks $9M

Yottaa Inc., a web optimization company, has closed $9 million in Series B funding. All existing investors, including General Catalyst Partners, Stata Venture Partners and Cambridge West Ventures returned for this round and were joined by additional undisclosed investors, the company said. PRESS RELEASE Yottaa, Inc., the web optimization company, announced today that it has...

Duane Morris Adds 16

Duane Morris is adding 16 Dewey & LeBoeuf lawyers, the firm announced Tuesday. The lawyers will join Duane Morris in the New York, Boston, and Washington, D.C. offices. PRESS RELEASE Duane Morris LLP announced today that it is adding 16 Dewey & LeBoeuf lawyers to the firm, with extensive experience in areas such as corporate,...

Paragon Technology Group Adds Tommer

Marc Tommer has joined Paragon Technology Group as chief financial officer.  Previously, Tommer served as vice president of finance for Vangent, a company that was sold to General Dynamics in October 2011 for $960 million.  Founded in 1997, Paragon Technology is based in Vienna, Va. PRESS RELEASE Paragon Technology Group, a leading provider of strategic...