Nordics
Adams Street raises USD 1.1bn for 2022 Global Fund Program
Latest co-mingled vehicle is around a third larger than previous two programmes in the series
GP Profile: EV Private Equity outlines plans for dedicated energy transition fund
Energy sector investor prepares to raise EUR 350m for Article 9 fund targeting renewable, clean tech businesses
Adelis sells Mobilhouse to consortium led by LEGO’s family office
Kirk Kapital takes 50% in Danish modular building group alongside individual investors
Strategics pull back from PE sales as macro uncertainty bites
Share of trade exits hits lowest point in three years as corporates shore up balance sheets to navigate economic woes
World Fund on track for debut climate tech fund final close in 2023
Vehicle has received a “big-ticket investment” from an undisclosed European institutional LP; targets EUR 350m
Women in PE: Triton’s Meier-Kirner on deploying in times of crisis and resisting herd mentality
Pan-European sponsor aims to back undervalued businesses and those with structural tailwinds using learnings from past crises
Sponsors ponder ESG questions as EU Taxonomy spurs gas, nuclear funding flow hopes
Framework gives green light to deals in the sector but LP accountability could stymie potential investments
PE liquidity at all time low amid macro woes – Rede Partners
Gabrielle Joseph speaks to Unquote about what the latest Rede Liquidity Index reveals about the 2023 fundraising market
Fundraising power balance shifts to LPs – panel
Panellists at SuperInvestor conference in Amsterdam discuss how GPs can grab LPs’ attention in a challenging market
CapMan to return to market for new growth fund in 2024
With EUR 100m-150m target, fundraising will launch after CapMan Growth II's full deployment
Final close: Sponsors fight through buyout fundraising drought
With EUR 100.5bn in commitments this year, European buyout fundraising is likely to be the lowest since 2018
Q3 Barometer: M&A softens across entire PE spectrum
The latest Unquote Private Equity Barometer, produced in association with abrdn, is now available to download
EQT closes Europe’s largest VC fund with EUR 1.1bn raised
Registered in September, EQT Ventures III is almost double the size of its predecessor
Adams Street raises USD 1.3bn for Co-Investment Fund V
Global strategy surpassed its USD 1bn target and will invest with buyout and growth equity GPs
GP Profile: Investcorp's GP stakes strategy sees strong dealflow ahead
Growing private assets market and changing LP perception will bolster GP’s mid-market strategy, Anthony Maniscalco tells Unquote
Emerging managers: “now is the time to back tomorrow’s leaders” – Unigestion
Asset manager discussed outperformance of first-time funds and showcased new managers at a virtual event
Inventure targets EUR 175m hard-cap for fourth fund
Nordics and Baltics-focused early-stage investor held second close for new fund on EUR 144m
Bain consortium to buy Caverion in EUR 955.3m take-private deal
Offer values Finnish construction group at a 49.3% premium and has board’s recommendation
EV Private Equity promotes Kobayashi to partner
Karem Kobayashi will also become head of responsible investment at the energy sector-focused investor
17Capital gears up for Fund 6
GP raised USD 2.9bn for its previous dedicated NAV-based preferred equity vehicle in 2021
CVC discards Mehiläinen exit options, focuses on growth
GP bought the Finland-based healthcare service provider in EUR 1.8bn SBO from KKR in 2018
GP Profile: Equistone banks on experience to ride through the next cycle
As the firm contemplates future fundraising, Unquote speaks to partner Tim Swales about the GP’s current outlook
Mirabaud to hit the road for second EUR 300m consumer brands fund in 2023
GP plans to build up exit track record from previous “living heritage” fund before returning to market
Nordic Capital holds final close for Fund XI on EUR 9bn
Fund is nearly 50% larger than its predecessor and closed after nine months of roadshow