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MML-backed Roboyo to hit German auction pipeline in 2023
Canaccord will advise on sale process for German automation and IT consultancy group
Sponsors ponder ESG questions as EU Taxonomy spurs gas, nuclear funding flow hopes
Framework gives green light to deals in the sector but LP accountability could stymie potential investments
Copper Street gears up to raise first closed-end fund in 2023
UK sponsor will target EUR 150m-200m for financial services specialised vehicle towards the end of next year
PE liquidity at all time low amid macro woes – Rede Partners
Gabrielle Joseph speaks to Unquote about what the latest Rede Liquidity Index reveals about the 2023 fundraising market
Fundraising power balance shifts to LPs – panel
Panellists at SuperInvestor conference in Amsterdam discuss how GPs can grab LPs’ attention in a challenging market
CDPQ explores strategic options for Datamars
Goldman Sachs appointed to survey options for Swiss agricultural technology specialist
Final close: Sponsors fight through buyout fundraising drought
With EUR 100.5bn in commitments this year, European buyout fundraising is likely to be the lowest since 2018
Q3 Barometer: M&A softens across entire PE spectrum
The latest Unquote Private Equity Barometer, produced in association with abrdn, is now available to download
Ardian closes new credit fund on EUR 5bn amid "ongoing bank retrenchment"
Managing director Mark Brenke tells Unquote the firm sees strong opportunities with expanding role of direct lending in Europe
DBAG exits Cloudflight in sale to Partners; reaps over 4x money
Deal values Germany-based digital transformation company at just under EUR 400m
Ambienta buys sustainable kids wear brand Lässig in SBO
GP will support Germany-based company in European expansion; founders, Arcus Capital and BE Beteiligungen reinvest
Adams Street raises USD 1.3bn for Co-Investment Fund V
Global strategy surpassed its USD 1bn target and will invest with buyout and growth equity GPs
Arcus acquires majority stake in Intercontent
Berlin-based mobile marketing company’s founders will retain a significant stake in the business
SHS exits minority stake Blazejewski Medi-Tech
GP has sold its 24.9% stake in German endoscopy medtech company to peer Erbe two years after investing
GP Profile: Investcorp's GP stakes strategy sees strong dealflow ahead
Growing private assets market and changing LP perception will bolster GP’s mid-market strategy, Anthony Maniscalco tells Unquote
Chequers Capital-backed Riri Group to come to market
GP acquired the Switzerland-headuartered zipper and button manufacturer in a EUR 230m deal in 2018
Emerging managers: “now is the time to back tomorrow’s leaders” – Unigestion
Asset manager discussed outperformance of first-time funds and showcased new managers at a virtual event
Hambro Perks holds first close for debut venture debt fund
B2B software and patented hardware-focused fund is more than halfway towards its GBP 100m target
17Capital gears up for Fund 6
GP raised USD 2.9bn for its previous dedicated NAV-based preferred equity vehicle in 2021
Capvis invests in IT consultancy AdEx Partners
Hamburg-based company will pursue internationalisation and bolt-on strategy under new owner
Paragon sells Inprotec to industrials group
Trade sale ends a four-year holding period for the Germany-based specialty chemicals business
GP Profile: Equistone banks on experience to ride through the next cycle
As the firm contemplates future fundraising, Unquote speaks to partner Tim Swales about the GP’s current outlook
Unigestion holds first close for Direct III, eyes EUR 1bn target
GP is continuing concurrent fundraises for vehicles focused on climate impact and emerging managers.
Nordic Capital holds final close for Fund XI on EUR 9bn
Fund is nearly 50% larger than its predecessor and closed after nine months of roadshow