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Eurazeo Smart City II holds EUR 150m second close
VC fund focuses on companies promoting the transition towards more liveable and sustainable cities
Refresco admits Jacobs, KKR, Platinum to second round
PAI-owned company is marketed based on EBITDA of EUR 514m and could be valued at USD 6bn
Highland, HPE Growth-backed WeTransfer announces IPO pricing
First day of trading is expected to commence at the end of this month on Euronext
Summa holds EUR 2.3bn final close for Fund III
GP will continue its focus on resource efficiency, changing demographics, and tech-enabled companies
Värde announces three partner promotions
Alternative investment firm has promoted Jim Dunbar, Aneek Mamik and Carlos Sanz Esteve to partner
Cherry holds first close for EUR 300m growth fund
Almost two thirds of Cherry IV's capital will be reserved for follow-on investments
Permira merges Kedrion, BPL
Combined biotechnology group will have more than EUR 1.1bn in revenues and 4,000 employees
Prefere Resins owner Silverfleet readies imminent sale launch
Rhone Capital-backed ASK Chemicals is expected to establish itself as the frontrunner
Riverside sells Repa to Berkshire-backed PT Holdings
Manufacturer of spare parts for vending and catering mahines expected to post revenues of USD 1.2bn in 2021
Eurazeo hits EUR 5.2bn fundraising record in 2021
GP raised EUR 3.1bn for its PE strategies and plans “a major fundraising programme” in 2022 and 2023
Aurelius bolsters UK team with new hires and promotions
New joiners to strengthen London team and Peter Woods is promoted to managing director
UI Investissements launches impact SME fund
New fund will invest tickets of EUR 3m-10m in companies with more than EUR 1m in cashflow
CBPE Capital invests in Direct Commercial Group
Company's founding CEO remains the majority shareholder in the insurance broker
Verdane's Porterbuddy sold to VC-backed Instabox
Verdane is reinvesting for a minority stake in the combined delivery service platform
Blossom holds USD 432m final close for third fund
VC will continue its focus on Series A investing in Europe, backing sectors including cryptocurrency
Grant Thornton hires new head of corporate debt advisory
Fieldhouse brings with him 16 years of deals experience in consultancy firms
Buy-and-build a "super opportunity" for PE in healthcare services – panel
Dermatology, ophthalmology and diagnostic imaging all present attractive consolidation opportunities, panellists said
Triton acquires Clinigen at increased GBP 1.3bn valuation
Triley Bidco will acquire Clinigen at a price of 925 pence per share; its previous offer of 833 pence was rejected in December 2021
Odin Groep awards exclusivity to Apax Partners
Fortino Capital-backed Odin Groep is being marketed based on annual EBITDA of EUR 30m-33m
Cairngorm appoints three to investment team
Adam Watson and Sheena Pattni join as investment managers, and George Buckle as investment associate
S4Capital, Stanhope launch S4S Ventures fund
S4Capital and Stanhope Capital will act as GPs for the marketing and advertising technology fund
Ardian acquires Biofarma from White Bridge
GP bought the company from White Bridge Investments
Goldman Sachs, 83North et al. in USD 335m round for Exotec
France's New Unicorn, Exotec, reaches valuation of USD 2bn following investment round
Pearson courseware unit attracts trade, sponsors in first round
Sun European Partners, Epiris and Platinum Equity had signalled preliminary interest, one source says