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Industrifonden sells Arcam shares
Industrifonden has partially exited its holding in listed 3D printing company Arcam via the sale of a 4.4% stake worth SEK 174m.
Riverside backs DPA Microphones
The Riverside Company has agreed to invest in Danish microphone manufacturer DPA Microphones (DPA).
Are European GPs ready to embrace the robotics revolution?
As robotic solutions creep into our everyday lives, Kim Richters looks at private equityтs relationship with the increasingly important sub-sector.
Finnish Industry Investment et al. back Visedo
Finnish Industry Investment has invested тЌ4m in Visedo, a Finnish developer of electrical drive components, alongside previous backers.
Via Venture Partners exits ePocket
Via Venture Partners has sold mobile software developer ePocket Solutions to Norway-based Guard Systems.
Accent's Candyking cancels IPO
Accent Equity Partnersт Candyking has cancelled its planned IPO following Wednesdayтs profit warning.
Axcel acquires Silkeborg Data from Jyske Bank
Danish GP Axcel has agreed to acquire IT company Silkeborg Data, which specialises in IT-based payroll and HR systems, from Jyske Bank.
Palamon's Wilson appointed by Silverfleet
Annette Wilson, Silverfleet Capital
Candyking postpones IPO
Accent Equity Partners' Candyking had planned to start trading on the Stockholm stock exchange on Friday, but has had to postpone due to factory fires and currency issues.
Ratos in NOK 345m SB Seating dividend recap
Ratos has refinanced its portfolio company, SB Seating т an Oslo-based office furniture producer т to the tune of NOK 345m.
HitecVision sells Stream for $260m
HitecVision and Converto Capital have agreed to sell Stream, a Norwegian oil & gas services company, to MRC Global.
Sanitec valued at SEK 6.1bn in IPO
Bathroom ceramics maker Sanitec started trading on Nasdaq OMX Stockholm today at SEK 61 per share, rising to SEK 64.75 in early trading.
Kinnevik exits BillerudKorsnäs
Investment AB Kinnevik has sold its stake in renewable packaging material company BillerudKorsnУЄs to a number of Swedish institutions for SEK 3.7bn.
Video: DFJ's Sage on Europe's next big tech trends
Video: DFJ Esprit
LPs expect net returns of at least 11%
The majority of LPs anticipate annual net returns in excess of 11% over the next three to five years, according to the latest Coller Capital Global Barometer.
Cinven's Amco in bolt-on
Cinven portfolio company Amdipharm Mercury (Amco) has acquired Abcur, a Swedish pharmaceutical business.
Direct secondaries: breathing new life
An industry-wide impetus is needed to resuscitate an ailing sector. Kimberly Romaine reports
Vitruvian collects £1bn for second fund
Vitruvian Partners has closed its second fund on ТЃ1bn, well above its initial ТЃ800m target.
Truwit, Sillitoe replace Halusa at Apax helm
Mitch Truwit and Andrew Sillitoe, Apax Partners
Hoxton Ventures holds first close on $40m
Hoxton Ventures has held a first close for its maiden fund Hoxton Ventures Fund I on $40m, with the aim of bringing the US microcap venture strategy to Europe.
Segulah acquires Øglænd Industrier for near NOK 1bn
Segulah has agreed to acquire УglУІnd Industrier, a Norwegian provider of support solutions for the oil & gas industry, for close to NOK 1bn.
Credit Suisse to sell DLJ Merchant Banking to Coller
Credit Suisse Group is to sell its shares in mid-market buyout arm DLJ Merchant Banking Partners to Coller Capital, according to reports.
Vækstfonden backs Nanovi with €600,000
VУІkstfonden has provided тЌ600,000 in seed capital for Nanovi, a Danish company developing products based on biomaterials for the treatment of cancer.
Rhonda Ryan joins Altius
Rhonda Ryan, Altius Associates