GPs
ICG on EUR 10bn-plus direct lending fundraise for large deals
New unitranche fund will be on par with Aresт latest, which has a target north of EUR 11bn
CapMan aims to double AUM to EUR 10bn by 2026 including via M&A
New products and M&A to account for 20% of Finnish GPтs growth; aims for 75% of international LPs
Thoma Bravo opens London office, hires Inflexion's Hemmers
Office opening comes amidst the GPтs takeover talks with UK-based security software platform Darktrace
H.I.G. poaches Alcentra director to lead European capital markets coverage
Philippe de Limburg Stirum will transition from direct lending into private equity at new firm
Verdane invests in Qbtech, Topro via impact fund
Privately-owned ADHD test maker and PE-backed mobility device producer are fourth and fifth deals from Verdane Idun I
Cairngorm names new MD in green push, mulls fundraising in 2023
UK-based GP makes three new appointments; fundraising for fourth larger fund expected next year
Perwyn strengthens push to France with new country head
In his new role, former Ardian France head Mathieu Antonini will also oversee Southern Europe
Orbit Capital aims for EUR 200m with new scaleup fund
Czech GP targeting institutional investors for CEE-focused vehicle following first close at EUR 42m in December
Oakley buys TICC assets Phenna, CTS; PE owners reap 5x-plus money
Sale by Inflexion set to generate 5.5x return, while Palatine will reap 5.8x
Adelis exits Nordentic to PE-backed Corus
Sale leaves three assets in Adelis 2012 vintage fund; Corus backer CareVentures working on refi for acquisitions
GP Profile: Tyrus Capital plans secondaries deployment drive
Mature and tail-end secondaries opportunities on the rise with motivated sellers seeking to organise their portfolios, Gunter Waldner tells Unquote
Flexstone gears up for new secondaries fund
Filing for new vehicle follows GP's promotion of head of secondaries last month
GP Profile: Emeram eyes portfolio development amidst macro uncertainty
With future fundraising on the cards, German sponsor is assessing new deals and exits in technology and software, value-added services and consumer
GRO Capital opens London office
Specialist software investor hires Johan Olsson to lead UK team; Mayfair office is GP's third location
Ampersand closes USD 1.2bn healthcare fund for US, EU deployment
Fundraise follows hiring push in Europe; GP typically deploys USD 10m-50m tickets in primary buyouts
Adelis raises continuation vehicle for SSI Diagnostica
New fund, with StepStone as lead investor, allows infectious test manufacturer to buy US peer TechLab
The Bolt-Ons Digest - 19 August 2022
Unquoteтs selection of the latest add-ons with Apax's Groupe Crystal, Livingbridge's CitNOW, Tritonтs Fertiberia and more
HIG Europe's lower mid-cap strategy eyes succession and carve-out opportunities
Flexible remit allows EUR 2bn vehicle to invest through macroeconomic uncertainty
Alderwood Capital mulls significant stake sale in bid to kickstart PE fund
London-based GP was formed in 2020 and aims to raise a fund to take minority stakes in boutique asset managers
Inflexion sells Pharmaspectra to IQVIA for USD 100m
Exit of medical data disseminator generates 25% IRR after three years of ownership
GP Profile: Tikehau's Aerofondo set for aerospace industry take-off after first deal from debut fund
Spanish aerospace strategy aims to attract total commitments of EUR 150m-EUR 200m, with strategic LPs already in place
Permira bolsters global technology team with senior advisor
Koen Köppen brings CTO experience from fintech and payments firms including Klarna
Balderton hires Deloitte's Broad as head of impact
Elodie Broad will focus on sustainability in the VC's internal operations, investments, and portfolio
SVPGlobal poaches Beach Point Capital's Himot
Following a 12-year tenure at Beach Point, Himot joins forces with the US-based investment firm