UK / Ireland
FPE Capital acquires, merges NoBlue and Elevate2
GPтs investment in NetSuite partners marks fifth investment out of third fund
Portable refis pave way for smoother sponsor exits in rocky market
Sellers are aiming to bolster buyer confidence, securing debt that can be transferred to the next LBO
Inspirit holds GBP 75m final close for second fund, anticipates strong carve-outs dealflow
Fund was oversubscribed and closed following a three-month fundraising process
Advent Life Sciences gears up for growth fund
Healthcare-focused strategies remain bright spot in otherwise dull fundraising market
Wellington eyes late-stage growth opportunities with new USD 2.6bn fund
GP seeks to address capital needs pre-IPO or sale and anticipates a diverse portfolio for fourth fund
Palatine reaps 6x money on SBO of Anthesis to Carlyle
GP will be reinvesting in UK-headquartered sustainability firm, acquiring a minority stake
Dechert hires Travers Smith's Kay for funds practice
Sam Kay joins London-based team having spent more than 25 years at Travers Smith
The Bolt-Ons Digest - 3 July 2023
Unquoteтs selection of the latest add-ons with Palatine's Anthesis, Nordic Capital's Regnology, Waterland's Janssen and more
VC Profile: NetScientific's EMV gears up for debut fund targeting early-stage deep-tech startups
UK-based investment platform will step up investments in existing portfolio, while securing commitments for its thematic fund by year-end
RTP Global holds final close for fourth fund on USD 1bn
Fundraise is New York-headquartered early-stage venture capital firmтs largest to date
Volpi raises EUR 250m continuation vehicle for 2016-vintage assets
Volpi Capital Investments Conti will hold Dutch geospatial data company Cyclomedia and UK-based surveillance group Digital Barriers
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
Arma intensifies US acquisition talks with Mediobanca backing
Deal to acquire its first US peer could come as soon as next year
Unquote British Private Equity Awards 2023: submissions open
Submit your entry for the 2023 Unquote British Private Equity Awards before 7 August at 4pm
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
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
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
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
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