France unquote
Ardian plans North American drive with tech, services deals on radar
French sponsor looks to more than double exposure to US and Canada when next flagship buyout fund launches
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
Montagu exits Maincare to state-owned Docaposte in off-market deal
Hospital software group considered "missing piece" in buyer's healthcare digitalisation strategy
Mircap nears first close for debut co-investment fund
GP led by Michele Mezzarobba and François Pinel de Golleville will aim to raise EUR 100-120m
Move Capital plans 2023 final close for debut European growth fund
B2B growth technology investor held a first close for the fund in 2020, raising more than EUR 100m
IRIS on the road for new EUR 150m venture fund
Fund IV already received EUR 110 in commitments; former AXA chairman appointed to board
Highland Europe leads EUR 60m round for Le Collectionist
France-based luxury holiday company is aiming for market consolidation following the fresh funding
Meanings primes second midcap fund for final close by Q2 2023
With a EUR 300m hard cap, the fund could complete its first investment by H1 2023
KKR invests in CVC's French insurer April Group
US sponsor to become new majority owner; company achieved its objectives more than a year in advance
EQT Infrastructure in exclusivity to buy Trescal
OMERS Private Equity to retain 25% stake in the French calibration laboratories provider
Eurazeo, GA-backed Doctolib weighs growth financing options
Appointment booking platform is holding preliminary talks for its next growth milestone
Eurazeo takes majority stake in NeoXam following ‘intense process’
GP’s SME fund to invest over EUR 100m to become financial services software group’s largest shareholder
Naxicap explores ECF Group sale advised by Lazard
Auction of French distributor of catering consumables expected to launch new year
Ardian closes new credit fund on EUR 5bn amid "ongoing bank retrenchment"
Managing director Mark Brenke tells Unquote the firm sees strong opportunities with expanding role of direct lending in Europe
Cerea kicks of Fund III deployment with Groupe Ethique & Santé deal
Sponsor has acquired 65% of French dietitians network and healthcare group for EUR 13.5m
Providence to close A2MAC1 deal in 1Q23; Five Arrows reinvests
US-based GP has entered exclusive negotiations to acquire automotive benchmarking company
IK Partners buys Plus que Pro
French B2B and B2C construction and business service provider platform will be co-controlled by IK and the founders
Mirabaud to hit the road for second EUR 300m consumer brands fund in 2023
GP plans to build up exit track record from previous “living heritage” fund before returning to market
Ardian exits Unither to GIC, IK-led consortium
Existing investors Keensight and Parquest to remain in share capital alongside company's management
Apax Partners launches development fund, hires new partner
Stanislas Panhard has experience targeting private investors, who will able to invest in ADF II
Argos Wityu to exit Juratoys to trade
French games company to merge with family-owned school and office supplies company Maped
Argos Wityu puts skin in the game for new climate fund
New ‘several hundred million Euros’ vehicle pegs team’s carry to CO2 reduction targets
Qualium bets on high dry powder level to sustain exit valuations
Mid-cap sponsor nears EUR 500m Fund III target with closing expected before year-end, source says
Siparex exits Le Temps des Cerises in management-backed SBO
Trocadero Capital, Turenne and Smalt Capital join apparel brand as minority investors
