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Private equity-backed tech firms more likely to succeed
An extensive study of high-growth technology start-ups has found those backed by private equity and business angels are more successful than those financed with bank loans.
PE-backed GetYourGuide acquires IGottaGuide
GetYourGuide, backed by Spark Capital and Highland Capital Partners (HCP), has bought IGottaGuide, a platform that connects tourists with local guides.
Theo Fennell board recommends EME offer
EME Capital has finally had its offer for AIM-listed high-end jewellery company Theo Fennell recommended by the board.
New Rentokil boss to push non-core sell-offs
A changing of the guard at Rentokil Initial will see the listed firm focusing on its core divisions of pest control, cleaning and laundry service, resulting in opportunities for private equity.
Caixa backs Icinetic
Caixa Capital Risc, the venture capital arm of La Caixa, has led a €655,000 round for technology company Icinetic.
HTGF backs exelonix in seed round
High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF) has provided seed funding to exelonix, a provider of internet-based assistance systems for elderly people.
Pamplona to leverage OGF purchase with €635m debt package
The recently announced buyout of French funeral services operator OGF by Pamplona will be financed by a €635m debt package, according to media reports.
HgCapital acquires Nair & Co
HgCapital has acquired Nair & Co, a provider of international tax, compliance and accounting services for companies looking to expand into international markets.
Lion's Picard issues €480m floating rate note
Picard Surgelés, a French portfolio company of Lion Capital, has issued a €480m floating rate note to refinance part of its debt.
HTGF's CorTec receives €3m series-A funding
KfW Banking Group and seed investor M-Invest have injected €3m into High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF) portfolio company CorTec.
Investcorp buys snack manufacturer Tyrrells for £100m
Investcorp has acquired Tyrrells Potato Crisps, a UK-based manufacturer of crisps and snacks, from Langholm Capital for £100m.
BayBG invests in tiramizoo
Bayrische Beteiligungsgesellschaft (BayBG) has bought an 8.5% stake in German messenger service start-up tiramizoo from High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF).
Synova acquires Mandata
Synova Capital has acquired Mandata, a provider of software-as-a-service (SaaS) to the haulage and logistics market in the UK.
BaltCap offloads Medicap to synlab
Baltic-focused private equity firm BaltCap has sold Medicap Holding to European laboratory services provider synlab.
Equistone indulges with Charles & Alice
Equistone Partners Europe has invested in French fruit dessert maker Charles & Alice Group, alongside existing investor CM-CIC Capital Finance.
Mandarin Capital sells Gasket
Mandarin Capital Partners (MCP) has sold its shareholding in Italian valves components producer Gasket International to Hutchinson, a French thermoplastics firm.
ECI's Chris Warren to join Charterhouse
ECI partner Chris Warren will join private equity firm Charterhouse in the autumn.
Axa PE and Aena acquire London Luton Airport
Axa Private Equity, via its third infrastructure fund and alongside Spanish airport operator Aena, has acquired London Luton Airport from TBI, a company owned by CVC-backed Abertis, for £394.4m.
Q&A: Partech's Gabriel Matuschka
Q&A: Partech International
Earlybird closes fourth fund on €150m
Earlybird Venture Capital has held the final close of its fourth fund, Earlybird 2012 Fund, on €150m ($200m).
HTGF backs NovaPump in series-A funding
High-Tech Gründerfonds has invested in medical company NovaPump as part of a series-A funding round.
Acromas results spur further split speculation
Acromas, comprising AA and Saga and backed by CVC, Charterhouse and Permira, has reported a 4.9% uplift in EBITDA, reawakening speculation over how its financial backers will exit the business.
ECI reaps 4.5x on Bargain Booze IPO
ECI Partners has reaped a 4.5x money multiple on its full exit from Bargain Booze, which listed on the AIM this morning under its holding company, Conviviality Retail.
Alternative lenders outpace Business Bank
The UK government’s Business Bank has dished out only £300m in SME loans since inception, compared with £345m provided by alternative lenders in short-term secured loans.