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Pillarstone aims for year-end close for industrials and shipping-focused fund
Italy-headquartered investor typically assists banks with managing underperforming assets
IRIS Software owner Hg plots post-summer sale
Auction for software platform could see a wide range of bidders, including US-based GPs
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
Women in PE: Earth Capital's Bezuidenhoudt and Hockley on 2024 fund launch progress and co-investment pipeline
UK-based impact investorтs female leaders discuss deployment plans and the advantages of its syndicate co-investment strategy
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
BioGeneration Ventures closes Fund V on EUR 150m
LP appetite for healthcare has remained strong in spite of a tough fundraising market
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
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
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
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
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
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