Preqin founder Mark O’Hare’s family office is increasing its bet on buyout firm Hg, shaping the British entrepreneur’s next act after BlackRock Inc. bought his private-capital data provider in one of the UK’s biggest takeovers last year.
O’Hare and his family’s investment firm, Valhalla Ventures, has repeatedly acquired shares in a publicly traded trust for the tech-focused buyout company, leaving it with a holding worth about $200 million, according to regulatory filings.
Valhalla now controls 7.2% of HgCapital Trust Plc after disclosing its latest stock purchase in the London-listed vehicle on Thursday, adding to four other acquisitions since first ...
