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New Rentokil boss to push non-core sell-offs
A changing of the guard at Rentokil Initial will see the listed firm focusing on its core divisions of pest control, cleaning and laundry service, resulting in opportunities for private equity.
Principia backs Rysto with $1m
Italian venture capital firm Principia has injected $1m into Rysto, an online portal for jobseekers in hospitality and catering.
Jobandtalent raises €2.5m from Kibo Ventures et al.
Spanish venture capital investor Kibo Ventures has led a €2.5m funding round for recruitment firm Jobandtalent.
Corpfin Capital makes 2.5x on Duplex sale
Corpfin Capital, the Spanish GP managed by Ascri president Carlos Lavilla, has completed the divestment of lift maintenance firm Duplex Elevación, reaping 2.5x money.
Gimv and Bencis pinch Punch's Xeikon
Gimv and Bencis Capital Partners have acquired a stake in listed Dutch printing business Xeikon from parent company Punch International.
NBGI achieves 4x return on Ochre House exit
NBGI Private Equity has sold Ochre House to Pinstripe, a US-based business backed by Accel and KKR, reaping a 4x return on its original investment.
Battery Ventures buys IHS from Kings Park Capital
Kings Park Capital has exited German marketing company IHS to a newco backed by Battery Ventures, reaping a 3.8x gross money multiple.
Cinven's EnServe sells Inenco to Vitruvian and ICG
Vitruvian Partners and Intermediate Capital Group (ICG) have acquired energy and utility outsourcing business Inenco Group from Cinven-backed EnServe Group.
Isis invests £18m in YSC buyout
Isis Equity Partners has invested ТЃ18m in the ТЃ38m MBO of YSC, a global business psychology firm.
BGF invests £10m in York Mailing
The Business Growth Fund (BGF) has invested ТЃ10m in UK printing business York Mailing, a producer of retail flyers, media inserts and catalogues.
LDC's TD Travel acquires booking agent Hotelscene
TD Travel, supported by private equity house LDC, has bought Hotelscene, an independent corporate travel and hotel agency.
Isis picks up 35% stake in Nigel Frank
Isis Equity Partners has acquired a 35% stake in recruitment agency Nigel Frank International alongside HSBC Bank in a ТЃ22m investment.
MPVenture sells Sempla to GFT Technologies
MPVenture has divested its 80% stake in IT consultancy company Sempla to GFT Technologies, reaping a money multiple in excess of 2x.
Axa PE ups stake in Genesi Uno
AXA Private Equity is to acquire Unicredit’s 40% stake in Holding di Investimenti in Sanità e Infrastrutture (HISI), the holding company of hospital construction firm Genesi Uno, increasing its overall shareholding to 80%.
EdRip injects €5m into Prozone-Amisco
Edmond de Rothschild Investment Partners (EdRip) has invested €5m in Prozone-Amisco, a French sports data business that is also backed by XAnge Private Equity and Midi Capital.
SEP in £1.25m round for Cyberhawk
Scottish Equity Partners (SEP) has led a ТЃ1.25m investment in remote aerial industrial inspection company Cyberhawk Innovations.
İş Private Equity offloads Aras Kargo stake
Turkey-based İş Private Equity has sold its 20% holding in parcel delivery group Aras Kargo to Austrian Post in a deal worth €50m.
Amadeus backs Covestor
Amadeus Capital Partners has invested $12.75m in a series-B funding round for Covestor, a UK online investment marketplace, alongside existing investors.
Axa PE buys Trescal in €250m SBO
3i stands to double its money in a little less than three years after agreeing to sell French measurement services specialist Trescal to Axa Private Equity for around €250m.
MML-backed Arena makes Asian bolt-on
MML Capital-backed Arena has acquired Malaysia-based Asia Tent International.
Agilitas buys ISS division in maiden investment
Mid-cap GP Agilitas Partners has backed the management buyout of ISS Damage Control from EQT-backed ISS Group.
Vermeer Capital buys RLD from Sagard
Vermeer Capital has acquired a majority stake in RLD, a French business specialising in the rental and laundering of workwear, from fellow GP Sagard.
GCP in £6m Fishawack bolt-on
Fishawack, a medical communications agency backed by Growth Capital Partners (GCP), has acquired Switzerland-based Archimed Medical Communications for ТЃ6m.
Bill Gates, Tenaya et al. invest $35m in ResearchGate
Bill Gates, Tenaya Capital and other investors have completed a series-A financing round for ResearchGate, a professional network for scientists.