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Evoco expects portfolio acquisitions, assesses potential exits in 2H23
Switzerland-headquartered GP is currently deploying equity via its EUR 162m Evoco TSE III fund
Consilium sponsor Nordic Capital to distribute IMs next month
Safety technologies producer was acquired in a SEK 3bn (EUR 287m) take-private in 2021
Hayfin exceeds EUR 6bn target for fourth direct lending fund
Firm expects to raise EUR 7bn by year-end as it gears up to meet growing private credit demand in Europe
TPG takes majority control of A-Gas, doubles down on impact investing
KKR partially exits its 2017 investment in the specialty gas and chemical distributor, retaining a minority stake
Big Bus tours bidders’ interest ahead of September launch of sale process
Sponsor Exponent acquired the UK-based tour company in 2015 via the same-year vintage Exponent Private Equity Partners III
GP Profile: Apheon builds on family roots, mulls exits and reinvestment opportunities
Belgian GP, formerly known as Ergon, to continue to target family- and entrepreneur-owned European businesses
VC Profile: Kogito Ventures in the market with new early-stage fund, targets EUR 40m
Lux-registered UPWIND VC has already secured EUR 10m in commitments; Polish GP aims to kick of deployment in 2024
Dataciders sponsor Auctus mulls sale via Houlihan Lokey
German GP first acquired the local IT services group in May 2019 via Auctus V, a 2019-vintage
Quadrivio to capitalise on baby boomers as it nears wrap for its new EUR 300m fund
The Silver Economy Fund makes its second investment as it highlights trend of GPs doubling down on narrow strategies
VC Spotlight: Climentum Capital fund to announce 10th investment this month; aims for final close at EUR 75m end-Sept
The GP expects to launch its second fund in 2025 with a target size of EUR 100m-EUR 125m
PlusServer owner BC Partners seeks sale via Jefferies as loan maturity looms
GP acquired the German cloud solutions group in 2017 via BC European Capital X
Turning the tables – an M&A downturn means investment banks are now targets themselves
Some dealmakers with healthy balance sheets and willingness to go countercyclical are pursing acquisitions
Corus Dental sponsors mandate Houlihan Lokey to review options
Upcoming process for Spain-based dental prosthetics company to launch in September
VC Profile: RTP Global gears up to deploy largest fund to date, remains bullish on breakout opportunities
Partner Gareth Jefferies discusses early-stage deployment plans and advantages of supporting startups throughout their lifecycle
CapMan Managing Partner Johan Pålsson to depart
Pålsson resigns from management effective immediately; to stay as buyout partner until February 2024
Eurazeo taps Rothschild for DORC exit
Upcoming process for Dutch medical equipment group expected to launch in September
Capvis grapples with EUR 1bn fundraise amid team exodus
Five partners for the Swiss-based GP leave firm in last two years; sponsor started sixth buyout fundraise in early 2023
Golding adds insurance expertise with hire for institutional clients team
Tim Ickenroth joins as director with prior experience at BNP Paribas and UniCredit
Options Technology draws Permira's interest as Abry Partners collects refreshed bids
GP could roll some of its stake over as part of sale of UK-based IT services business
Kudu to step up boutique GP stake deals in Europe
MassMutual-backed investor aims to add more infrastructure and specialised equity GPs to its portfolio
Arcmont eyes up to EUR 10bn in new money for European direct lending strategy
Fresh fundraise would be a significant step up from its previous EUR 6bn European direct lending fund
Synlab remains in talks with Cinven five months after initial approach
Cinven listed lab diagnostics firm in April 2021 at EUR 18 per share and remains its largest shareholder
WestBridge raises GBP 130m in first close for third fund with debut deal in sight
UK-based PE firm has set GBP 200m hard-cap and target for the vehicle
Triton Partners exploring potential sale of Bormioli Pharma
Italian drug packaging company is likely to draw interest from strategics, plus sponsors with sector experience