Buyout
Capvis grapples with EUR 1bn fundraise amid team exodus
Five partners for the Swiss-based GP leave firm in last two years; sponsor started sixth buyout fundraise in early 2023
WestBridge raises GBP 130m in first close for third fund with debut deal in sight
UK-based PE firm has set GBP 200m hard-cap and target for the vehicle
Bain Capital intensifies strategy specialisation efforts with USD 1.15bn insurance fund
New fund will deploy tickets of up to USD 200m but is 'not afraid to start small', Matt Popoli said
Eurazeo co-CEOs seek to reassure market following key departures
Listed GP is also considering options for its stake in Spanish PE platform MCH, it said in its latest results
Siparex kicks off Midcap 4 fund deployment as fund nears EUR 250m target
French glass processing company Cevino Glass marks first investment from EUR 220m fund, which is expected to meet its EUR 250m target by year-end or early 2024
PAI Partners nears close for EUR 7bn Fund VIII following timeline extension
France-headquartered firm is expected to close the vehicle in November 2023 amid a tough fundraising climate
Active Capital in EUR 150m fundraise; SIF strategy and portfolio companies eye buys
Industrials-focused sponsor expects reshoring trend to generate uptick in opportunities
Fremman considers return to market in 2024 following newly closed EUR 1bn debut fundraise
Pan-European GP raised its debut fund during the ‘most challenging’ period for debut funds in recent years
Bridgepoint extends Europe VII fundraising timeline to tap 2024 allocations
GP has raised EUR 6bn against its EUR 7bn target but has seen a 67% year-on-year drop in investment income due to fall in exits
KKA Partners boasts strong US LP showing in latest EUR 230m fund
Small mid-cap investor avoids pure tech businesses and ongoing ‘bubble’
Pillarstone aims for year-end close for industrials and shipping-focused fund
Italy-headquartered investor typically assists banks with managing underperforming assets
CVC raises Europe’s largest ever buyout fund, securing EUR 26bn for ninth vehicle
Fund was launched in January 2023 and surpassed its EUR 25bn target, the GP said in a statement
Montefiore expects 100% re-ups for next EUR 1bn-plus fundraise
Past two fundraises saw funds oversubscribed by 3x on consistent exit track record, CEO Eric Bismuth said
Women in PE: Abris Capital Partners' Nachyla on newly launched fundraise and portfolio priorities amid geopolitical challenges
Partner Monika Nachyla outlines the CEE-based GP's fundraising and portfolio development plans
Capza sees solid demand for Flex Equity strategy as fifth fund reaches two-thirds deployment
GP is seeking bolt-ons for French consulting firm Neo2 following fresh minority investment, partner Fabien Bernez said
Esquare Capital Partners seeks entrepreneur commitments for second, EUR 25m tech platform
Dutch investor aims to connect entrepreneurs with tech investment appetite to startups seeking capital
Federated Hermes raises USD 486m for fifth co-investment fund
Fund surpassed its USD 400m target; its 2018-vintage predecessor raised USD 600m against a USD 350m target
Seven2 to launch 11th fund in next 18 months as fundraising normalcy nears
Fundraising could pick up by year-end as LP denominator effect continues to wind down
SGT Capital focuses on co-investments and LP diversification in next stretch of USD 2bn fundraise
Co-managing partner and former Mormon missionary turned financier Joseph Pacini speaks to Unquote as the firm’s current fund nears a USD 1bn-plus second close
Inspirit holds GBP 75m final close for second fund, anticipates strong carve-outs dealflow
Fund was oversubscribed and closed following a three-month fundraising process
GP Profile: NB Renaissance outlines acquisition and exit plans in final stretch of current fund deployment
Nearing full deployment for its third fund, Italian private equity firm is prepping one more deal and at least one exit by year-end
Dutch sponsor Egeria gears up for new fund launch next year
GP’s 2017-vintage, EUR 800m current fund is expected to be fully deployed within 12-18 months
Palatine reaps 6x money on SBO of Anthesis to Carlyle
GP will be reinvesting in UK-headquartered sustainability firm, acquiring a minority stake
Cathay holds final close on USD 270m for PE growth fund
France-based GP’s latest private equity fund expands its geographical focus to North America