Suzanne Weinstock

The chief creative officer of Electronic Arts, Bing Gordon, will join the Silicon Valley firm that helped launch the gaming company 25 years ago.

Recently rebranded Istithmar World, backed by the Dubai government, has agreed to purchase a majority stake in US firm Gulf Stream Asset Management.

The Edmonton-based firm has expanded its reach following the launch of its C$107m second fund.

OFI Private Equity Capital will acquire Léon de Bruxelles alongside management in a transaction valuing the company at €65 million.

The Dallas-based private equity firm formerly known as Hicks Muse Tate & Furst has made its first platform acquisition this year from a fund slated to close next month.

Silver Lake’s middle market investment arm has agreed its second deal this month, its third ever, as it raises a $1bn debut fund.

The European-based private equity firm will provide €200,000 per year to further private equity education and research.

The New York-based venture firm will profit from sales of portfolio companies to GlaxoSmithKline, Sony and Apple.

The insurance giant’s second Brazilian special situations fund has exceeded its $400 million target as the firm looks to expand in Latin America.

The financial services buyout firm, headed by former Marsh & McLennan chairman and chief executive Jeffrey Greenberg, has purchased a 5.1 percent stake in BinckBank.