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Ardian's d&b audiotechnik to hit market in 2023 as large-cap sponsors circle
GP acquired the audio equipment maker in 2016 from Cobepa and Odewald & Compagnie for around EUR 300m
CVC Credit targets EUR 7bn for new European direct lending fund
Fresh fundraise follows the EUR 6.3bn final close for the strategy's predecessor vehicle in December 2022
Women in VC: MMV's Brunet on tech opportunities and navigating volatile markets
Alix Brunet speaks to Unquote about the VC firmтs deal pipeline and how it is engaging with portfolio companies and new founders
DAC Beachcroft hands exclusivity to Limerston for Claims Solution Group carve-out
UK-based sponsor Limerston Capital could close a deal in the coming weeks following a formal auction
Gimv acquires majority stake in Witec
Belgium-based Gimv set to support Netherlands-headquartered contract design manufacturer’s growth
Kartesia's management to take majority stake in Flexam
Pan-European capital solutions provider’s partnership with France-based fund manager will add real-asset financing to its offering
EQT weighs options for infection prevention firm Schuelke
Sponsor assesses quick flip for German company, acquired via EQT VIII in 2020
Newly launched Utopia Capital aims to deploy EUR 10m-plus by 2028
Angel investor Christian Schroeder's new investment vehicle will support early-stage tech companies addressing humanitarian issues
VC Profile: HTGF optimistic on seed stage opportunities as exit environment toughens
German seed investor secured almost EUR 500m for its fourth and biggest fund to date at a time when VC funding is slowing down
GP Profile: Opera Investment Partners doubles fund size with EUR 200m target for next vehicle
Fund I тalmost fully committedт with one exit completed and two-three more realisations expected in the next 18 months
Exponent reaps more than 3x on Enva exit to I Squared Capital
GP sells Irish recycling group to infrastructure sponsor for over GBP 600m
Germany's DFL to collect NBOs for EUR 3bn media rights stake
Large-cap sponsors including Advent, Blackstone, Bridgepoint, CVC, EQT and KKR expected to bid today
A&M Capital Europe to acquire majority stake in World of Sweets and Bobby's
Investment in UK-based wholesaler of confectionary products marks London-headquartered sponsorтs first investment in the food sector
EQT exits Kfzteile24 to management, investor consortium
Sale of German car parts e-retailer wraps up EQT’s inaugural 2013-vintage Mid Market fund
Women in PE: Foresight's Alvarez on SME deployment plans, regional expansion drive
Partner Claire Alvarez speaks to Unquote about opportunities in the current market and the UK-based sponsorтs diversity ambitions
Assessio sponsor Main Capital preps sale via William Blair
Software sponsor acquired the Swedish recruitment platform in 2019 for EUR 20m
Podcast: Q1 2023 - Bank runs, fund home runs and markets come undone
Unquoteтs reporting team discuss themes that have arisen in Q1 2023, ranging from liquidity management to venture and growth activity
4Impact heads for year-end close for EUR 125m second fund
Founded by ex-Goldman Sachs team, impact VC firm has made one investment from its latest fund so far
Forbion raises combined EUR 1.35bn for venture and growth funds
Ventures Fund VI closes on EUR 750m and Growth Opportunities II on EUR 600m with both upsized by over 60%
Odewald's Langer & Laumann hits market in Lincoln-led auction
German sponsor bought a majority stake in the smart doors for machines and lifts producer more than five years ago
Gilde Healthcare hits EUR 600m target for Venture&Growth VI
Fund is 50% larger than predecessor thanks to “loyal” LP base; seeks late-stage deployment in medtech, digital health and therapeutics
Houlihan Lokey poaches Nielen Schuman's Theys to open up Antwerp office
Hire to cement Houlihan Lokey’s position in Belgium, which represents 30% of the advisor’s Benelux deals
Tenzing to buy Willis Towers Watson's Saville Assessment
Talent assessment firm marks eighth investment out of the firm's near-fully deployed second fund
Bregal Milestone prepares Epassi exit via JP Morgan
Bregal Milestone has held a majority stake in the Finnish employee benefit platform since 2019