Articles by Alessia Argentieri
Sator acquires remaining stake in L'Autre Chose
GP invests via its Sator Private Equity Fund, which held a final close on €500m in March 2010
Diana Capital's Grupo Lappí bolts on Grafica Calipolense
Following the acquisition, the group will employ 250 people and generate revenues of €30m
IGI backs Nuovaplast
GP deploys capital from its IGI Investimenti Sei fund, which held a €100m first close in 2018
Equinox acquires 40% in Manifattura Valcismon
Equinox deploys capital from its third fund, while a debt package is provided by a pool of banks
LionRock Capital backs Inter Milan
GP intends to support the company's growth in partnership with its majority shareholder Suning
Index Ventures leads $33m series-B for GeoPhy
Previous backers Inkef Capital and Hearst Ventures also take part in the investment
Runa Capital et al. lead €6m series-B for Admo.tv
Company will use the funds to scale up its team in London and open new offices in Spain and Germany
Ardian, Tikehau sell stakes in Spie Batignolles
In addition, Spie Batignolles raises €190m in funding, including €67m from Tikehau IM
Miura backs restaurant chain Grupo Saona
Saona is the second deal made by the GP via its third fund, which held a €330m final close in 2018
FSI’s Cedacri carves out Oasi from PE-backed Nexi for €151m
Cedacri will finance the acquisition with a debt package provided by a pool of 14 banks
AVP holds $150m first closing for second early-stage fund
AVP Early Stage II will focus on technology businesses based in North America, Europe and Israel
Finint holds €51.6m first close for debt fund
PMI Italia II has a €150m target and invests in Italian companies with revenues of up to €500m
Ardian backs Optimind
Company plans to use the fresh capital to accelerate its expansion and external growth
Talde launches €100m debt fund
Talde Deuda Alternativa intends to invest between €5-15m in 7-12 European SMEs
Amundi buys remaining stake in Anatec
Following the acquisition, Anatec will maintain its operational and business independence
Investec hires DC Advisory's Arrowsmith
In his new role, Jonathan Arrowsmith will lead the firm's investment banking advisory offering
US Venture, Andera lead €32m series-B for HighLife
Previous backer Sofinnova Partners and new investor Sectoral Asset Management also take part
H-Farm makes 6x on Depop exit
Sale generates a collection of €2.6m and a capital gain of €2.5m for H-Farm
Siparex backs Saip
GP deploys capital from Siparex Investimenti 2 and Siparex MidCap 3 to finance the deal
Crest acquires Irmarfer
GP buys Irmarfer from the company's founders, who will retain a stake and stay on with the business
Houlihan Lokey appoints two new managing directors
Christian Keller will be based in Frankfurt, while Ann Sharkey will join the London team
Investindustrial backs Spanish fertility clinic Ginefiv
Company's founders and management will stay on with the business and partner with Investindustrial
TA Associates backs List
TA Associates managing directors and vice-president will join List's board
Abac acquires Grupo Agroponiente
In addition, Agroponiente bolts on Lara Castañeda and increases its stake in Vegacañada