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Open GI owner Montagu kicks off sale through BofA, Arma
GP previously attempted to sell the insurance software firm in 2018, having acquired the company in 2014
Frst aims to hit EUR 100m hard cap by year-end for AI-focused third fund
Paris-based VC has held a EUR 72m first close for early-stage vehicle, which will mainly invest in AI experts
Arma intensifies US acquisition talks with Mediobanca backing
Deal to acquire its first US peer could come as soon as next year
ESI Group advances talks with buyout firms as strategic interest wanes
Binding offers for the listed French software firm are expected pre-European summer
Advent acquires majority stake in Parfums de Marly and INITIO Parfums Privés
GP will support the global growth of both fragrance brands, which will be managed separately under the same group
Unquote British Private Equity Awards 2023: submissions open
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Alantra seeks to bolster US presence via buys, organic growth for advisory division - IB CEO
Financial services group aims to grow the geographical presence and sector specialism of its investment banking group
Unquote Private Equity Podcast: PE perspectives from Berlin
Unquoteтs Min Ho and Rachel Lewis digest the key takeaways from this yearтs SupeReturn
Civica owner Partners Group begins sponsor discussions for post-summer exit
GP previously attemped to sell the UK-based software firm in 2021, with the process stalling over valuation disagreements
EU Foreign Subsidies rules hold specific challenges for PE
Sovereign wealth funds and pension funds commitments may trigger EC attention under new EU foreign subsidies regulation
Strada Partners heads for 2024 final close for EUR 150m debut fund
Emerging Belgian manager was formed last year and will ink deals with EUR 5m-EUR 50m equity tickets
Synova sells minority stake to Bonaccord
Passive minority GP stake deal sees Synova join UK peers including MML and Inflexion in taking on external capital
Summa Equity sells Infobric in SBO to Stirling Square
Norway-based sponsor will be reinvesting in Swedish construction technology and services provider as a minority shareholder
Cariano sponsor Atena Equity Partners sells business and preps new fund
Atena III will invest in complex buyouts, particularly distressed assets and succession issues
Five Arrows launches CBA Informatique stake sale
GP invested EUR 50m in exchange for a 40% stake in the French healthcare software publisher in 2018
ICG hires Cestar as global head of credit
Cestar has more than 25 yearsт industry experience, including with Credit Suisse in London and New York
EQT Mid Market exits Ellab to Novo
Sale of Danish validation solutions group follows exit of BBS Automation as GP divests mid-market fund
HSBC expects dealflow uptick and higher returns with second direct lending vintage
Second vintage expects to build on USD 580m in current commitments, with first deal expected in July
GP Profile: Bregal Milestone explores generative AI opportunities for portfolio companies
Plans seven further deals from recently closed EUR 770m fund
Naxicap to exit ECF in SBO to PAI
Hospitality and care equipment producer marks fifth deal from PAI’s eighth flagship fund
IK-backed Klingel advances to round two with Altor among sponsors circling
Novo Holdings and AEA Investors also tipped to be in the final stretch for the German medical equipment company
Polaris sponsor CapVest weighs sale of children's services giant via PwC
Regulatory scrutiny on childrenтs services and fostering sector has stepped up since a 2021 CMA report
Mayfair sells stake in YO! Sushi parent company in USD 621m trade sale
Japanese buyer Zensho Holdings will buy four food brands across North America and UK
MPEP launches fifth buyout fund-of-funds with EUR 300m target
Lower mid-market specialist will continue to apply thorough due diligence for new and existing relationships, seeking persistency of returns