Deals
EMZ acquires stake in Arturia
EMZ draws equity from EMZ 9 fund, which launched in January 2019 with a target of €900m
Ardian sells Ionisos
Latest transaction is France-based Ionisos's fifth buyout transaction since Acto bought it in 2004
Alcedo acquires ready-meal specialist Eurochef
GP deploys capital from Alcedo IV Fund, which held a final close in May 2016 on €195m
Naxicap, Ardian back Emera MBO
GPs will help France-based Emera, a residential care home service, to expand abroad
Corpfin backs Spanish gloves manufacturer Sanicen
GP plans to boost the company's growth and strengthen its position with a buy-and-build strategy
Praetura leads £2.4m round for Futr
Praetura is a UK-based VC firm that invests in early-stage tech companies based in the UK
Progressio buys spreads and dried fruits maker Damiano
GP invests from its Progressio Investimenti III fund, which held a final close on €250m in July 2019
Seneca acquires stake in Whyte & Ivory in debut deal
Curtain linings and blackout materials wholesaler Whyte & Ivory launched in the US in 2016
Gilde buys majority stake in Eichholtz
GP will help Dutch luxury furniture business Eichholtz to expand in the US and Asia
Ibla Capital buys bed manufacturer Assio
Company's management team, led by founders Giuliano and Graziano Coden, will stay on with the business
Nauta in funding round for Abiquo
Telefónica's venture arm, Wayra, also takes part in the round for the cloud-based software firm
Gimv, Sofinnova, Gilde exit Breath Therapeutics for €500m
Gimv and Sofinnova Partners co-led a 2017 €43.5m series-A for Breath Therapeutics, with participation from Gilde Helathcare
Tamburi buys minority stake in Milan-listed Elica
Following the deal, Tamburi CEO Giovanni Tamburi will become a member of the company's board
Portobello sells car rental provider Centauro for €130m
Sale ends a two-year holding period for the GP, which bought the company via its €375m third fund
Vespa invests £17m in Bluecrest buyout
GP is currently investing from its second fund, which typically invests in firms with £10-70m enterprise value
Advent International agrees £4bn take-private for Cobham
Proposed share price represents a 50.3% premium on the average value across the last three months
Perusa sells Xindao to Gilde
Perusa makes the divestment from Perusa Partners II, a €207m vehicle that closed in 2017
Equistone to acquire Heras
Equistone will acquire the property protection company from building materials group CRH
LBO France backs Ecritel in SBO
Transaction sees Nextstage AM and Isatis Capital sell stakes in France-based Ecritel Group
KKR, Artá back kitchen panels specialist Alvic
Company plans to further expand internationally and open new manufacturing facilities
Abris buys Global Technical Group
Tenth investment from Abris CEE Mid Market Fund III, a €500m buyout fund that closed in 2017
Demeter acquires Chesneau
Existing investor UI Gestion has reinvested in the company following its initial investment in 2011
Aksìa sells Lameplast to trade for €88m
Sale ends a three-year holding period for the GP, which bought the company via its fourth fund
Keensight buys Smile from Eurazeo
Keensight invested in the digital and Open Source services business between 2013 and 2017