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Trind VC plans up to five early-stage investments in next six months
VC has deployed around 10% of its second, EUR 55m fund and plans to invest in up to 40 startups
Ares Management handed keys to two-thirds of UK sponsor's portfolio
Lender provided GBP 500m for three of the GP's deals between 2016 and 2019, Debtwire reported
Exponent divests 'significant' stake in Meadow to Canadian investor
Since 2018, GP has diversified food ingredients company's focus beyond commodity dairy
CMA scrutiny of high-leverage PE divestment purchases expected to increase
PE could stand to lose its historic advantage with heightened regulatory baggage
Evoco expects portfolio acquisitions, assesses potential exits in 2H23
Switzerland-headquartered GP is currently deploying equity via its EUR 162m Evoco TSE III fund
Big Bus tours bidders' interest ahead of September launch of sale process
Sponsor Exponent acquired the UK-based tour company in 2015 via the same-year vintage Exponent Private Equity Partners III
GP Profile: Apheon builds on family roots, mulls exits and reinvestment opportunities
Belgian GP, formerly known as Ergon, to continue to target family- and entrepreneur-owned European businesses
Wise Equity exits Cantiere del Pardo in trade sale
Sale of yachts manufacturer to Calzedonia Group marks second exit from GP’s fifth fund
Princes Group sale restart scheduled for September
Mitsubishi Corporation-owned food and drink manufacturer saw significant PE interest in first round
PAI Partners nears close for EUR 7bn Fund VIII following timeline extension
France-headquartered firm is expected to close the vehicle in November 2023 amid a tough fundraising climate
Equinox pauses Pizzium auction, will reevaluate in coming months
GP acquired the Italian pizza restaurant chain in 2021; the business has overperformed in recent months
Fremman considers return to market in 2024 following newly closed EUR 1bn debut fundraise
Pan-European GP raised its debut fund during the тmost challengingт period for debut funds in recent years
KKA Partners boasts strong US LP showing in latest EUR 230m fund
Small mid-cap investor avoids pure tech businesses and ongoing ‘bubble’
Unquote Private Equity Podcast: In conversation with... Alex Walsh, Blackstone
Senior Managing Director Alex Walsh discusses topics including his career in the PE industry, LGBTQ+ representation and inclusion, and the current macro environment
CVC raises Europe's largest ever buyout fund, securing EUR 26bn for ninth vehicle
Fund was launched in January 2023 and surpassed its EUR 25bn target, the GP said in a statement
Montefiore expects 100% re-ups for next EUR 1bn-plus fundraise
Past two fundraises saw funds oversubscribed by 3x on consistent exit track record, CEO Eric Bismuth said
It's a new generation: Emerging PE professionals are propelling their careers with ESG – PE Forum Italy
Bridging generational gaps and forging ESG agendas can allow young practitioners to make their mark
Women in PE: Abris Capital Partners' Nachyla on newly launched fundraise and portfolio priorities amid geopolitical challenges
Partner Monika Nachyla outlines the CEE-based GP's fundraising and portfolio development plans
European SBOs sink to lowest level since GFC, leaving sponsors weighing exit options
Hopes for exits comeback pinned on M&A uptick and shift in valuation expectations in 2H 2023
Federated Hermes raises USD 486m for fifth co-investment fund
Fund surpassed its USD 400m target; its 2018-vintage predecessor raised USD 600m against a USD 350m target
PE purchases stall in Italy as buyers lose faith – PE Forum Italy
PE players are hoping that valuation expectations will align in 2H 2023, easing dealmaking backlog
Seven2 to launch 11th fund in next 18 months as fundraising normalcy nears
Fundraising could pick up by year-end as LP denominator effect continues to wind down
AlphaPet Ventures gears up to collect first-round bids as investors weigh up pet food's appeal
Sponsors including IK and TA Associates expected to look at Capiton-backed German petfood company
Arcven Capital to raise debut VC secondary purchase fund with EUR 80m target
VC aims to provide liquidity to existing startup shareholders, investing EUR 200,00-EUR 2m at discounted valuations