TA Associates, a leading global growth private equity firm, today announced it has completed the acquisition of CoSentry, an Omaha-based provider of outsourced IT infrastructure services.

HAMBURG, Germany, April 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- - Funding Marks the Second Largest Investment Ever in an Online Gaming Company - Founder and CEO Hubertz Keeps his 30% Share in Bigpoint Bigpoint GmbH, a worldwide leader in online gaming platforms, today announced that Summit Partners and TA Associates have signed definitive documentation to invest $350 million to recapitalize the company and position it for continued strong global growth. "The investment by TA Associates and Summit Partners is a validation of Bigpoint's leadership position within the gaming industry, and will give us a huge boost toward becoming one of the most successful gaming companies worldwide," said Heiko Hubertz, CEO and Founder of Bigpoint.

CHICAGO, May 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading private equity firms active in the healthcare industry today announced the formation of the Healthcare Private Equity Association ("HCPEA"), a Chicago-based, non-profit trade association whose purpose is to support the reputation, knowledge and relationships of the healthcare private equity community.

TA Associates, a leading buyout and private equity firm, is pleased to announce that it has partnered with management in a $175 million buyout of Alere Medical Incorporated, a leading disease management company.

TA Associates, a leading buyout and private equity