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SoftwareONE on PE watchlist amid take-private optimism
Switzerland-listed cloud technology group has been eyed by several buyout houses in recent months
21 Invest France eyes EUR 300m Fund VI target by year-end
Fund VI has raised half of its target so far, with the GP seeking to further prove its investment track record throughout 2023
Equistone to exit Acuity in sale to Permira
Sale of financial services research group follows process with early discussions between vendor and bidders
Clessidra on track for 2023 final close for debut private debt fund
GP has raised EUR 150m for the vehicle against a EUR 250m target, with one third already deployed
Bridgepoint picks advisers for Moneycorp upcoming sale
Goldman Sachs and Perella Weinberg hired for foreign exchange specialist's auction
Main Capital exits Onventis in SBO to Keensight
Exit from Main Fund V comes three years after the GP acquired the Germany-based procurement technology company
The Bolt-Ons Digest – 26 January 2023
Unquoteтs selection of the latest add-ons, with ICG's Circet, Five Arrows' Mintec, Carlyle's Jagex, and more
German health minister's 'locust sponsors' comments spook live healthcare deals
New entrants scared by remarks on limiting profits; existing investors expected to rush to complete bolt-ons
Koinos Capital explores return to fundraising trail in 12-18 months
Italian SME-focused GP could seek EUR 200m for new vehicle; Fund I set to reach 70% of deployment by year-end
InnovaFonds gears up for first close of new SME fund
French GP’s mezzanine and small equity tickets vehicle aims to attract institutional investors and has a EUR 100m target
Progressio exits Assist Digital in sale to Ardian
French GP plans further internationalization and M&A for Italian CRM technology provider
IK readies Swedish biotech group Mabtech for exit
Jefferies hired as sellside advisor; dual-track process for potential sale or IPO considered
Presto Ventures targets EUR 100m for new early-stage fund
Czech VC seeks to attract larger institutional investors from Western Europe and US for its third vehicle
Equistone to exit Bulgin to Infinite Electronics
UK sealed connectors manufacturer set to accelerate US expansion under trade owner
Merito Partners targets EUR 50m for debut growth equity fund
Sponsor plans to build a portfolio of 12-18 companies, with EUR 12m in fund commitments secured to date
Accel-KKR weighs strategic options for Kerridge Commercial Systems
ERP software provider could seek a sale or bring in additional PE investor; Arma advises
EQT on track for 2023 final close for Fund X
GP has so far raised more than EUR 16bn for the vehicle against EUR 20bn target
Montagu exits Maincare to state-owned Docaposte in off-market deal
Hospital software group considered "missing piece" in buyer's healthcare digitalisation strategy
Imbiba holds GBP 70m first close on new growth fund
Leisure, lifestyle and entertainment vehicle has GBP 90m target; first investment completed
Inflexion hires new head of financial services from Cinven
Andrea Bertolini to lead sector origination; Daan Gankema and Rob Dunnett join as directors in Benelux and Yorkshire
Aper Ventures explores EUR 30m-plus fund launch in 2024
Polish VC’s third vehicle will seek capital from local state development fund and business angels
Tikehau-backed Euro Group Laminations to hold vote on IPO plans
Italian producer of steel components for electric motors seeks EUR 1bn-plus valuation
KBW bolsters European investment banking team
Financial services bank promotes Alistair McKay to head; hires Alex Smith from Santander and Gonzalo Smolders from HSBC
IK launches mini-cap strategy in UK and Benelux with robust pipeline
With a focus on deals of up to EUR 50m EV, the GP's Development Capital team is in advanced negotiations with several potential targets in the new markets