Blackstone to Acquire Majority Stake in VFS Global from EQT Private Equity

Blackstone GP Stakes Makes Minority Investment in FTV Capital

May 3, 2023

Financial Services

Funds managed by Blackstone GP Stakes have made a minority growth investment in FTV Capital, a growth equity firm focused on enterprise technology, financial services and payments. The partnership will provide FTV with strategic resources to support firm growth and increase commitments to its funds; Evercore served as financial advisor to FTV and Kirkland & Ellis and Fried Frank served as legal advisors.

Blackstone Real Estate Acquires Village Hotels from KSL Capital Partners

June 26, 2024

Restaurants & Hospitality

Funds managed by Blackstone Real Estate have completed the acquisition of Village Hotels from affiliates of KSL Capital Partners. Village Hotels owns and operates 33 hotels across the United Kingdom (approximately 4,400 keys) with integrated fitness clubs, food & beverage outlets and co-working spaces; Blackstone said it plans to expand the number of hotels in the UK and enhance existing facilities.

Blackstone and Vista Equity Partners Acquire Ellucian

September 15, 2021

Software

Private equity funds managed by Blackstone and Vista Equity Partners have completed the acquisition of Ellucian from TPG Capital and Leonard Green & Partners. The long-term investment will support Ellucian's cloud and SaaS expansion, accelerate digital transformation capabilities for higher education customers, and fund international growth.

Vista Equity Partners Acquires Black Mountain Systems

May 29, 2019

Software

Vista Equity Partners has agreed to acquire Black Mountain Systems, a San Diego–based provider of workflow and portfolio management software for credit investors and alternative asset managers. The transaction will see Stone Point Capital exit its investment and provides Black Mountain with capital and resources to accelerate product development, international expansion and growth under Vista's ownership.

Blackstone Acquires Majority Stake in Sony Payment Services

December 22, 2023

Payments & Fintech

Private equity funds managed by Blackstone signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority (reported ~80%) stake in Sony Payment Services Inc. from Sony Bank (part of Sony Group), with Sony Bank retaining a minority roll‑over. The deal — reported at roughly $280 million for an 80% stake — marks Blackstone's first investment in Japan's fintech/payments sector as it seeks to expand its Japan private equity portfolio and support SPSV's growth through technology and talent investment.

Blackstone Makes Minority Investment in Sia Partners (up to €250M)

December 17, 2024

Consulting

Funds managed by Blackstone's private equity strategy will make a minority investment of up to €250 million in Sia Partners. Founder and CEO Matthieu Courtecuisse retains a significant majority stake and will continue to lead the firm; the capital will support Sia's U.S. expansion, capability development (notably in AI), and strategic M&A.