Expansion
BayBG invests in Insider Group AG
BayBG has invested in Insider Group AG, which runs an online accommodation booking portal, acquiring a minority stake.
High-Tech Gründerfonds leads investment in Propertybase
High-Tech Gründerfonds has led an investment in software developer Propertybase GmbH, alongside Bayern Kapital and Neuhaus Partners.
Gimv and Sofinnova lead €11.2m Inside deal
Gimv and Sofinnova Partners have led an €11.2m round-D investment in open-standard contactless chip company Inside Contactless alongside existing shareholders and Fonds Stratégique d’Investissement (FSi).
Litorina's Coromatic buys competitor Skandinaviska
Coromatic Group, an IT and electricity services provider backed by Swedish Private Equity investor, Litorina, has purchased competitor Skandinaviska Kraftprodukter AB.
Auctus invests in Benchmark Partner
Auctus Capital Partners has invested an undisclosed amount in call centre service provider, Benchmark Partner GmbH.
Amundi leads €9m investment in Wyplay
Amundi Private Equity has led a €9m third round investment in audiovisual equipment manufacturer Wyplay alongside returning investors Elaia Parnters, A Plus Finance and Sofinnova Partners.
Gimv and Sofinnova lead €11.2m financing of INSIDE
Gimv and Sofinnova Partners have led a €11.2m round-D investment in Inside Contactless, an open-standard contactless chip company, alongside existing shareholders.
CapMan backs Havator
Private equity investor CapMan has invested in Havator Group a Finnish crane services supplier.
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Buyout activity in the UK has been growing now for six consecutive quarters as the industry recovers from the financial crisis.
Lime Rock invests NOK 50m in Reelwell
Lime Rock Partners has backed oil service technology business Reelwell with NOK 50m.
Ludgate commits £730,000 in Hightex
Ludgate Environmental has claimed a stake in Hightex Group by investing ТЃ730,000 to buy 10,000,000 ordinary shares.
Capman sells Gammadata to InnKap
CapMan has sold its 48.2% stake technology business Gammadata to InnovationsKapital.
2e2 acquires Morse
2e2, the business IT services company owned by Duke Street Capital, has made a ТЃ69.8m cash offer for UK infrastructure-focused technology company, Morse.
Fitness investments: Working their way back to health
The recent wave of private equity-backed expansion deals in the gym industry suggests it is a sector in rude health. Francois Rowell investigates.
Graphite backs Third Space expansion
Graphite Capital has supported gym portfolio company The Third Spaceтs ТЃ2m expansion plans to build a second London gym at the Marylebone Hotel.
Butler-backed César raises €5.52m
Butler Capital Partners–backed César, a costume company, has raised €5.52m on the stock exchange, making use of an extension clause.
Private equity activity subdued despite industry optimism
European private equity remained subdued in early 2010 despite relative optimism over the economy, according to the unquoteт Private Equity Barometer.
I-Source lead €3m Compario financing
I-Source has led a €3m first round of financing in Compario, an e-commerce company, along side XAnge Private Equity.
NextStage exits interest in Groupe Gruau
NextStage has exited its investment in Groupe Gruau, a commercial vehicle converter, selling its stake back to Patrick Gruau and reaping a 2.36x multiple on its initial investment.
Eurazeo invest €50m in Fonroche
Eurazeo has invested €50m in Fonroche, a renewable energy company, as part of its new ‘Eurazeo Croissance’ strategy to commit €500m to French SMEs over the next five years.
Orkos leads $4m investment in MXP4
Orkos Capital has led a $4m third financing round in MXP4, a music technology platform, alongside returning investors Sofinnova Partners and Ventech.
123Venture and Solairedirect invest €8.5m in EthicOhm
123Venture and Solairedirect have provided their joint venture, solar energy company EthicOhm, with €8.5m of financing.
Octopus Capital invests £1.3m into Gymbox
Octopus Ventures has invested ТЃ1.3m into health club business Gymbox.
Investindustrial on the look out for new Inaer investor
Market sources indicate Southern Europe private equity house Investindustrial is seeking a new investor for its international helicopter business Grupo Inaer.