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Reima Linnanvirta of Trind VC
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

  • Venture
  • 31 August 2023
Lender taking the keys from a sponsor
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

  • Financing
  • 30 August 2023
Ice cream
Exponent divests ‘significant' stake in Meadow to Canadian investor

Since 2018, GP has diversified food ingredients company's focus beyond commodity dairy

  • Exits
  • 22 August 2023
Big Ben and British flag London UK
CMA scrutiny of high-leverage PE divestment purchases expected to increase

PE could stand to lose its historic advantage with heightened regulatory baggage

  • Regulation
  • 21 August 2023
Deals and business agreements
Evoco expects portfolio acquisitions, assesses potential exits in 2H23

Switzerland-headquartered GP is currently deploying equity via its EUR 162m Evoco TSE III fund

  • Investments
  • 21 August 2023
London tourism and Trafalgar Square
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

  • Consumer
  • 18 August 2023
Wolfgang de Limburg of Apheon
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

  • GPs
  • 18 August 2023
Luxury yacht makers and services
Wise Equity exits Cantiere del Pardo in trade sale

Sale of yachts manufacturer to Calzedonia Group marks second exit from GP’s fifth fund

  • Exits
  • 02 August 2023
Princes Group brands
Princes Group sale restart scheduled for September

Mitsubishi Corporation-owned food and drink manufacturer saw significant PE interest in first round

  • Buyouts
  • 02 August 2023
Nearing the finish line
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

  • Funds
  • 27 July 2023
Pizza restaurants
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

  • Exits
  • 26 July 2023
Back on the fundraising trail
Fremman considers return to market in 2024 following newly closed EUR 1bn debut fundraise

Pan-European GP raised its debut fund during the ‘most challenging’ period for debut funds in recent years

  • Funds
  • 26 July 2023
Fundraising in euros
KKA Partners boasts strong US LP showing in latest EUR 230m fund

Small mid-cap investor avoids pure tech businesses and ongoing ‘bubble’

  • Funds
  • 24 July 2023
The Unquote Private Equity Podcast
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

  • Industry
  • 24 July 2023
Five largest European buyouts of Q2 2015
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

  • Buyout
  • 20 July 2023
European sponsor buyout activity at its lowest level since 2H12
Sluggish PE market struggles with deal execution, braces for pent-up demand wave

Financing challenges and valuation discrepancies have stymied deal count and volume, but hopes pinned on 4Q 2023 and beyond

  • Investments
  • 19 July 2023
Fundraising in euros
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

  • Funds
  • 19 July 2023
Panellists at the Mergermarket Private Equity Forum Italy 2023
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

  • Industry
  • 19 July 2023
Monika Nachyla of Abris Capital Partners
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

  • GPs
  • 18 July 2023
European private equity exit deal count falls to lowest point since 2009
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

  • Exits
  • 14 July 2023
Fundraising in dollars
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

  • UK / Ireland
  • 12 July 2023
Mergermarket Private Equity Forum Italy 2023
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

  • Southern Europe
  • 12 July 2023
Fundraising in euros
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

  • Funds
  • 11 July 2023
Dog and cat food producers
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

  • Exits
  • 10 July 2023
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