Southern Europe
Spanish set new records
The Spanish mid-market segment saw intensive fundraising, investment and divestment during the course of 2007
Good news in bad times
Recent drops in the stock market continue to remind us of the uncertainty looming in the finance sector. Nevertheless, not all the news is bad
SPAIN - Ibersuizas looks into renewables
Ibersuizas is reportedly looking into the renewable energy sector to generate investment opportunities for its latest EUR 330m fund.
ITALY - Innogest makes close to 200% IRR on exit
Innogest capital has netted an IRR of close to 200% through the sale of its 20% stake in high-tech player Singular ID.
SPAIN - Carlyle and Vista acquire 50% stake in online travel agency
Carlyle and Vista-backed Orizonia has acquired a 50% stake in online travel agency Rumbo.
ITALY - Intesa Sanpaolo acquires 16% stake in Gruppo Goglio
Intesa Sanpaolo has acquired a 16% stake in plastic packaging manufacturer Goglio in a deal valued at approximately EUR 20m.
ITALY - Private Equity Partners acquire foundry Anselmi
Private Equity Partners has acquired foundry Anselmi in a management buyout deal.
SPAIN - Carlyle acquires petrochemical company MB Inspection
Carlyle-backed certification company Applus+ has acquired petrochemical company MB Inspection.
SPAIN - Quercus could speed up exit from air carrier Clickair
Quercus and building company ACS could speed up their exit from Iberia's budget airline Clickair.
SPAIN - Gala makes EUR 50m exit from energy player Cesa
Gala Capital has sold its 6.9% stake in renewable energy player Cesa Eólica for EUR 50m to Mercapital, Bridgepoint, and Basque businessman Juan Luis Arregui.
EUROPE - Investcorp Technology Fund exceeds target by $100m closing on $500m
Investcorp Technology Partners (ITP) has completed the fundraising for its latest vehicle Investcorp Technology Partners III (ITP Fund III) raising $500m. The final close exceeded the fund's initial target of $400m and beats the $300m raised for ITP Fund...
ITALY - NEIP exit from textile company generates over 35% IRR
Nord Est Investment Partners (NEIP), has sold its 33.79% stake in textile manufacturer Incotex, generating an IRR of 35%.