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Actera Group explores strategic options for Celebi Ground Handling
Several investors placed bids for the company in 2022 but mismatch in pricing didn't lead to a deal
Main Capital’s Assessio to be sold to Pollen Street
Recruitment software company tripled in revenue under Main Capital’s ownership
Norstat owner Triton Partners explores sale via William Blair
GP has owned the Norway-headquarterd market research business for almost four years
CMA scrutiny of high-leverage PE divestment purchases expected to increase
PE could stand to lose its historic advantage with heightened regulatory baggage
Consilium sponsor Nordic Capital to distribute IMs next month
Safety technologies producer was acquired in a SEK 3bn (EUR 287m) take-private in 2021
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
Dataciders sponsor Auctus mulls sale via Houlihan Lokey
German GP first acquired the local IT services group in May 2019 via Auctus V, a 2019-vintage
WestBridge raises GBP 130m in first close for third fund with debut deal in sight
UK-based PE firm has set GBP 200m hard-cap and target for the vehicle
Unicepta sponsor Paragon mandates Baird for potential exit
GP bought a majority stake in Germany-based media and marketing intelligence provider in 2018
GP Profile: Baird Capital puts lower-middle-market niche and global expansion offering to work
GP’s flexible deal structure proposition resonates particularly well with founders in the current environment, Michael Holgate told Unquote
Bregal eyes local deal origination with new Swiss office
GP's third fund is completing its investment period, with fourth fund registered
Golding eyes 2024 final close for latest secondaries fund, targets ‘undercapitalised’ small- and mid-cap space
Asset manager is targeting EUR 500m and is seeing discounts on both GP-led and LP stakes deals
Warburg Pincus poaches former Evercore MD to co-head Europe
Andrew Sibbald succeeds Adarsh Sarmam, who will remain a managing director and partner
Turkven exits MNG Kargo, expects partial exit from Mikro Yazilim
Turkish GP sold its majority stake in Turkish parcel delivery business and could make a second exit to PE-backed TeamSystem
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
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
e-Attestations aims to triple size with new Keensight backing
Keensight is investing in the risk management platform via its EUR 1bn fifth fund, which closed in 2019
Stanley Capital Partners hires two in drive for growth
James Sexton and Frederik Fogtdal will join the mid-market healthcare and resource efficiency-focused GP as principal
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
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
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
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