UK / Ireland
Inflexion sells GP stake to Hunter Point Capital
10% stake in UK-based midmarket sponsor is the first European deal for US-based GP stakes investor
GP Profile: Metric Capital confident of structured capital strategy demand with multiple exits in pipeline
UK-based sponsor banks on appeal of its strategy as an alternative to private equity and debt providers
KKR holds USD 8bn European Fund VI buyout fund close with 12.5%-plus GP commitment
European Fund VI will deploy equity tickets of EUR 250m-750m in six core sectors
ECI reaps 2.7x return on 4ways sale to EQT-backed Evidia
Sale process for UK-based teleradiology platform had been running since September 2022
V.Group sponsor Advent explores strategic options, appoints Goldman Sachs and Jefferies
Sponsor bought the UK-based marine servicing firm from OMERS Private Equity six years ago
Sun European Partners appoints DC Advisory for Wescom sale
Sponsor bought the UK-based marine and defence pyrotechnics manufacturer from PE-backed Drew Marine in 2020
Bowmark Capital distributes IMs for Lawyers On Demand exit
GP backed the MBO of the UK-headquartered legal services and tech consulting platform in 2018
VC Profile: Target Global assesses B2B opportunities in final stretch of current fund deployment
Nearing full deployment for its second growth fund, pan-European VC firm outlines plans to back defensive B2B models and institutionalise its co-investment strategy and LP base
EQT closes LSP Dementia on EUR 260m hard cap
Series A-focused fund exceeded its EUR 100m target and extended fundraising after increased LP interest in its strategy
Armen eyes 2023 final close for debut fund after first close and stake sale
Sponsor sells 20% stake in itself to family offices as EUR 400m fundraise continues
Half of LPs allocating to impact from generalist pool as market matures – Rede Partners
Jeremy Smith and Kristina Widegren speak to Unquote about key takeaways from the private capital adviserтs Private Markets Sustainability and Impact Report
Alantra reshuffles investment banking division headed by new CEO
Miguel HernУЁndez takes on CEO role after more than 20 years with the financial advisory firm
Sofinnova launches digital medicine strategy
Life sciences sponsorтs sixth strategy will deploy EUR 2m-EUR 8m tickets in seed and Series A
Synova's Clyde Munro exit parked in waiting room
Dental clinic sale could resume with improved macro conditions and after post-acquisition trasing plays out
GP Profile: BGF to deploy GBP 500m-plus per year for minority growth deals with entrepreneurs
UK and Ireland-based growth investor remains committed to filling a market gap for founders who want flexibility and control
European sponsors sidestep panic, concede gloom over bank woes
Fallout from Credit Suisse collapse adds to slew of macroeconomic challenges for PE dealmaking and fundraising
Inflexion sells The Goat Agency to trade, nets 80% IRR
GP sells minority stake in UK-based social media marketing agency after two year investment period
Deals face further financing uncertainty after Credit Suisse rescue
Delayed return of stabilized M&A conditions expected, advisors say; mid-cap transactions stand to fare best
Great Hill opens London office to expand activity in Europe
Managing director Drew Loucks will head Boston-based PE firmтs new arm
Lenders sway fate of auctions in volatile LBO market
Vendors increasingly sounding out lenders before bidders to navigate uncertain M&A landscape
Keyhaven eyes Q4 2023 fund launch amidst lower mid-market GP-leds boom
Secondaries firm looks ahead to fourth fund; sweet spot of EUR 50m-100m for deals but can go up to EUR 500m
'The start-ups are just about alright': SVB fallout throws focus on UK tech capital demands
Silicon Valley Bank's demise might cause a small dent in confidence but should not have wider impact on the country's VC or tech sector
Aliter Capital to exit Ipsum in sale to IK Partners
Deal for utilities and infrastructure maintenance provider is third exit from GPтs 2017 vintage fund
GP Profile: IW Capital aims to support UK SMEs with dedicated debut fund
UK-based private equity firm is gearing up to launch a new GBP 25m-30m vehicle by summer