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Portable refis pave way for smoother sponsor exits in rocky market
Sellers are aiming to bolster buyer confidence, securing debt that can be transferred to the next LBO
SGT Capital focuses on co-investments and LP diversification in next stretch of USD 2bn fundraise
Co-managing partner and former Mormon missionary turned financier Joseph Pacini speaks to Unquote as the firm’s current fund nears a USD 1bn-plus second close
Inspirit holds GBP 75m final close for second fund, anticipates strong carve-outs dealflow
Fund was oversubscribed and closed following a three-month fundraising process
Macrobond owner Nordic Capital collects initial bids in wide sale process
Nordic Capital is expected to collect non-binding offers for Swedish financial data company Macrobond this week, two sources familiar with the situation said.
Arcven Capital to raise debut VC secondary purchase fund with EUR 80m target
VC aims to provide liquidity to existing startup shareholders, investing EUR 200,00-EUR 2m at discounted valuations
Advent Life Sciences gears up for growth fund
Healthcare-focused strategies remain bright spot in otherwise dull fundraising market
Summa Equity’s Documaster tipped as likely exit candidate for 2024
GP bought a majority stake in Norway-based digital document platform provider in 2017
GP Profile: NB Renaissance outlines acquisition and exit plans in final stretch of current fund deployment
Nearing full deployment for its third fund, Italian private equity firm is prepping one more deal and at least one exit by year-end
Dutch sponsor Egeria gears up for new fund launch next year
GP’s 2017-vintage, EUR 800m current fund is expected to be fully deployed within 12-18 months
HLD's 52 Entertainment sale on hold over valuation issues
French gaming developer had been expected to see a valuation of at least 15x EBITDA
AnaCap exits GTT to Stirling Square
Vendor will reinvest in tax collection software for a 20% stake; buyer makes second tech deal in a month
Rovensa tipped for sale as PE owners weigh exit options
Bridgepoint and Partners Group have yet to decide on a process for the Portugese agriculture business
Wellington eyes late-stage growth opportunities with new USD 2.6bn fund
GP seeks to address capital needs pre-IPO or sale and anticipates a diverse portfolio for fourth fund
Palatine reaps 6x money on SBO of Anthesis to Carlyle
GP will be reinvesting in UK-headquartered sustainability firm, acquiring a minority stake
TSG’s Bergfreunde hits the market in JPMorgan-led auction
Sale of German online clothing retailer follows performance spike during COVID-19 pandemic
Investcorp to take majority stake in PR firm SEC Newgate
USD 100m investment sees firm valued at USD 250m; existing shareholders including Three Hills will roll over their stakes
Dechert hires Travers Smith’s Kay for funds practice
Sam Kay joins London-based team having spent more than 25 years at Travers Smith
The Bolt-Ons Digest - 3 July 2023
Unquote’s selection of the latest add-ons with Palatine's Anthesis, Nordic Capital's Regnology, Waterland's Janssen and more
Quadrivio rounds off Industry 4.0 Fund deployment with Twist acquisition
Acquisition of the Italian reconditioned tech hardware business is the last from the EUR 200m vehicle
Cathay holds final close on USD 270m for PE growth fund
France-based GP’s latest private equity fund expands its geographical focus to North America
Portfolio Stock Exchange bets on uptick in PE fund listings
Exchange will initially seek Spanish closed-ended funds of EUR 40m-EUR 120m for listing
Aenova sponsor BC Partners taps Jefferies to explore exit options
GP previously attempted to sell the pharma and healthcare CDMO in 2018, Mergermarket reported
Capiton aims to launch EUR 600m fundraise for seventh fund in 2024
Next year’s fundraising timeline could avoid current tough environment
VC Profile: NetScientific’s EMV gears up for debut fund targeting early-stage deep-tech startups
UK-based investment platform will step up investments in existing portfolio, while securing commitments for its thematic fund by year-end