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GHO Capital backs biotech RoslinCT
RoslinCT is a spin-out from the University of Edinburgh
Astorg Partners invests in Armor Iimak
Auction process for the packaging-printing specialist kicked off in early November 2021
Onex and Waterland mull Partou exit
Auction for the childcare provider is pencilled in for H2 2022, sources say
Getir to raise more than USD 1bn at USD 12bn pre-money valuation
Getir raised a total of USD 1.1bn in three consecutive rounds in 2021
Nord Holding sells Ruf Group to Waterland
Germany-headquartered bed producer Ruf Betten acquired e-commerce brand Bruno in February 2020
ECI sells Travel Chapter for 2.6x
ECI is selling the holiday booking platform to its management, backed by investment from ICG
IK hires 3i's Pete Wilson to launch UK mid-cap strategy
European PE firm simulataneously promotes five new partners across its London, Stockholm and Paris offices
PE activity reaches EUR 392bn in record-breaking 2021
Q4 may have shown signs of a market slowdown, but 2021 nevertheless stands out as a phenomenal year for PE deployment across Europe
Softbank leads USD 150m round for Gousto
Meal delivery startup receives USD 100m from Softbank and is now valued at USD 1.7bn
Tikehau Ace Capital buys PCB manufacturer Elvia
Elvia is the largest printed circuit board manufacturer in France, according to the acquiring GP
Sovereign's Paragon Skills enters second round of auction
Sovereign Capital Partners has owned the UK-based apprenticeship provider since 2008
Tikehau, Abénex in exclusivity for Proprietes-privees
Sparring Capital first acquired the France-based real estate selling platform in 2016
Adelis acquires majority stake in Westpack from Capidea
Adelis acquires an 83% stake in the packaging company from Capidea, while management reinvest 17%
Gimv's Oleownik moves to Emeram
Sven Oleownik joins the DACH mid-market GP as partner; he joined listed GP Gimv in 2015
General Atlantic leads EUR 254m round for PayFit
HR and payroll software developer is valued at EUR 1.82bn; its existing backers include Eurazeo and Accel
TDR et al. in EUR 4.9bn LeasePlan sale
LeasePlan will be combined with Societe Generale's car-leasing subsidiary ALD, forming NewALD
Axcel buys Picca Automation
Company sells industrial automation and software packages to the public and private sector in Denmark
Permira to offload 6.5% stake in Dr Martens
Permira will offload approximately 6.5% stake in Dr Martens via accelerated bookbuild
Verdane reaps 4x in USD 360m Brightpearl exit
Shareholders including Cipio Partners and Notion Capital are also selling their stakes to Sage Group
Waterland buys Nowocoat
Paint manufacturer had revenues of DKK 200m in 2021 and has seen organic growth of 18% in 2018-2020
Primary's ICS Learn to be acquired by IK-backed Skill & You
Company was expected to fetch a mid-teens EBITDA multiple, indicating an EV of around GBP 150m
Earth Capital hires new head of investment
Sustainable private equity firm Earth Capital promotes Avent Bezuidenhoudt to head of investment
Livingbridge buys Quorum; Maven reaps 6.5x
Maven invested in the cybersecurity company in June 2020 via its venture capital trusts
Ergon acquires telecoms company Satlink from Artá
Ergon Capital Partners acquires a majority stake in Satlink from Artá Capital