Benelux
Gimv et al. back Multiplicom
Gimv, Biotechfonds Vlaanderen, VIB and the University of Antwerp have backed molecular diagnostics company Multiplicom with €2m.
Interview: AIFI's Anna Gervasoni
Anna Gervasoni has been the general manager of AIFI – the Italian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association – since 1986. She talks to Susannah Birkwood about challenges past, opportunities to come and the “tragic” state of the Italian IPO market....
Easter sees double secondaries deals
The Easter weekend has seen major developments in the secondaries market, with both HarbourVest and Eurazeo attempting to expand their presence through acquisitions. John Bakie reports
Benelux unquote" April 2011
Alpha Private Equity and AlpInvest Partners have purchased Dutch optical retail chain Hans Anders from Gilde and Comnaar investments.
Icos Capital invests in MicroDish
Icos Capital has invested in MicroDish BV, a company specialising in the development and sale of culture chips.
Escape from captivity
Erstwhile captives now form the backbone of Europe’s mid-market. But success is not a foregone conclusion, as a handful of firms have illustrated. Spain's Portobello Capital is the latest to test the waters. Susannah Birkwood investigates.
Gilde buys Actief Interim from KBC PE and Indufin
Gilde Equity Management has acquired temporary staffing provider Actief Interim from KBC Private Equity and Indufin for an undisclosed amount.
Banks move to offer free placement services
Banks are taking on mandates to drive future revenues from ancillary services. But you pay for what you get: lesser established GPs will still need the hands-on approach independent advisers offer. Kimberly Romaine reports.
VCT fundraising – a bumper year?
This yearтs ТЃ365m total fell short of some estimates for VCT fundraising activity. However the sum hides some very positive developments for the industry: namely a relaxation of investment rules, as well as a reinforcement of the delineation of the Best...
Commercial due diligence: Under the microscope
Following the shocks of the financial crisis, banks are slowly returning to lending. However, given recent experiences they are scrutinising portfolio companies more intently than ever before, changing the role of due diligence. John Bakie investigates...
unquote" Annual Review 2013
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PPM Oost in €500,000 round for Yummm! Concepts
PPM Oost and a private investor have invested €500,000 in Dutch candy company Yummm! Concepts.
Gilde buys Actief Interim from KBC PE and Indufin
Gilde Equity Management has acquired temporary staffing provider Actief Interim from KBC Private Equity and Indufin for an undisclosed amount.
Apollo listing raises $565m
Apollo Global Management has raised $565m in a delayed IPO.
3i looking to offload Azelis
3i has hired Bank of America Merrill Lynch to run the auction process for Belgian chemicals distributor Azelis, according to media reports.
Oakley Capital invests in Emesa
Private equity firm Oakley Capital has acquired a majority stake in e-commerce business Emesa, providing €11.85m of equity as well as €15.4m senior and mezzanine financing.
Crédit Agricole PE backs Ikaros Solar
Crédit Agricole Private Equity (CAPE) has provided Belgian photovoltaic solutions manufacturer Ikaros Solar with growth capital of an undisclosed amount.
IK acquires Offshore Inc to merge with Vistra
IK Investment Partners has acquired the Offshore Incorporations group of companies from The Carlyle Group.
Advent hires operating partner
Advent International has appointed Christopher Fraser to its operating partner programme.
Benelux unquote" March 2011
GIMV has made a €60m PIPE investment in listed Belgian frozen food producer PinguinLutosa.
Edison Ventures invests $6m in LearningGuide Solutions
Edison Ventures has invested €4.3m in Dutch software company Learning Guide Solutions.
Gimv invests €60m in PinguinLutosa
Gimv has made a €60m PIPE investment in listed Belgian frozen food producer PinguinLutosa.
Gimv sells Scana Noliko to PinguinLutosa for €155m
Gimv has fully exited Belgian canned food producer Scana Noliko in a €155m trade sale to listed company PinguinLutosa.
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