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Security services and CCTV operators
Bencis prepares Kooi for sale via Lincoln

Netherlands-based video surveillance business was founded in 2010 and acquired by Bencis in 2018

  • Exits
  • 24 July 2023
Fundraising in euros
Pillarstone aims for year-end close for industrials and shipping-focused fund

Italy-headquartered investor typically assists banks with managing underperforming assets

  • Funds
  • 21 July 2023
Payroll software
IRIS Software owner Hg plots post-summer sale

Auction for software platform could see a wide range of bidders, including US-based GPs

  • Exits
  • 21 July 2023
Call centres and outsourcing services
Puzzel sponsor Marlin approaches buyers for exit via William Blair

GP bought the Norway-based call-centres-as-a-service business in 2019 from Herkules Capital

  • Exits
  • 21 July 2023
Avent Bezuidenhoudt and Elise Hockley of Earth Capital
Women in PE: Earth Capital’s Bezuidenhoudt and Hockley on 2024 fund launch progress and co-investment pipeline

UK-based impact investor’s female leaders discuss deployment plans and the advantages of its syndicate co-investment strategy

  • Venture
  • 21 July 2023
Business intelligence and financial reports
ICG sells majority stake in With Intelligence to Motive Partners in GBP 400m deal

Sale to specialised financial technology investor follows a competitive process and brings acquirer closer to launch of third fundraise

  • Exits
  • 20 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
Marc Menase of Founders Future
Founders Future to kick off EUR 80m-EUR 100m fund this year as ‘now is the best time to invest in seed funding’

French VC firm is prepping a new vehicle which will invest EUR 3m-EUR 10m in companies it has already invested in, founder Marc Menasé said.

  • Funds
  • 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
Recruitment services platforms
Main Capital-backed Assessio sale enters second round with strategics among shortlisted bidders

Final bids for Swedish recruitment services platform were due last week; process kicked off in April

  • Exits
  • 19 July 2023
Telecoms service providers
Netzkontor sponsor DBAG weighs exit options following beauty pageant

GP acquired the German telecoms service provider in 2018 and has subsequently made 13 add-ons

  • Exits
  • 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
Paul Rajchgod of Ayre Ventures
Ayre Group’s VC arm eyes 10-15 blockchain deals this year

Family office-backed firm plans to invest at seed and Series A with tickets of USD 2m-USD 3m

  • Venture
  • 17 July 2023
Healthcare fundraising in euros
Dutch VC NLC Health aims to raise a further EUR 80m for fourth fund

Plans to back companies created by NLC Venture Builder across medtech, biotech and digital tech

  • Funds
  • 17 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
Safety critical industries training and software solutions providers
RelyOn Nutec sponsor Polaris preps autumn sale via Houlihan Lokey

GP bought the safety training provider, then known as Falck Safety Services, in a carve-out in 2018

  • Exits
  • 14 July 2023
pharmacy-pills
BioGeneration Ventures closes Fund V on EUR 150m

LP appetite for healthcare has remained strong in spite of a tough fundraising market

  • Venture
  • 14 July 2023
Fabien Bernez of Capza
Capza sees solid demand for Flex Equity strategy as fifth fund reaches two-thirds deployment

GP is seeking bolt-ons for French consulting firm Neo2 following fresh minority investment, partner Fabien Bernez said

  • Funds
  • 14 July 2023
Databases and financial services
Cinven emerges as frontrunner for ICG’s With Intelligence

ICG aims to sign deal for financial data and intelligence provider by end of next week

  • Exits
  • 13 July 2023
Fund launches in euros
Esquare Capital Partners seeks entrepreneur commitments for second, EUR 25m tech platform

Dutch investor aims to connect entrepreneurs with tech investment appetite to startups seeking capital

  • Funds
  • 13 July 2023
Child education services and learning disability assistance
Stirling Square relaunches Outcomes First exit with education division sale

GP split the business into education and fostering units last year after an earlier sale attempt

  • Exits
  • 13 July 2023
Metal medical equipment manufacturers
IK-backed Klingel bidder ELOS Medtech frontrunner in late-stage auction

German medical equipment firm also drew sponsor interest, with some dropping out due to valuation expectations

  • Exits
  • 12 July 2023
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