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Sofinnova Crossover Fund closes on €445m
Fund focuses on investments in later-stage biopharma and medtech companies that need capital to scale up
Tikehau to become majority shareholder in Cruiseline
Following the deal, Montefiore retains a minority stake and a seat on the company's board
Tiger Global et al. in €178m round for Vestiaire Collective
Previous backers Eurazeo, BPI France and Vitruvian Partners also take part in the investment
Latour buys Omni-Pac from Motion Equity and Arkéa
Omni-Pac's management team and Motion Equity Partners reinvest alongside Latour Capital
France: strong deals pipeline fuels high average entry multiple
Sponsors fight tooth and nail for prized assets in defensive sectors such as healthcare, higher education and financial services
Siparex buys Winncare from IDI
Capza takes part in the deal alongside Siparex and acquires a minority stake
Tikehau closes T2 Energy Transition Fund on €1.1bn
Fund targets European companies operating in the clean energy production, low-carbon transport and energy efficiency segments
Montefiore invests in restaurant group ETLB
GP is currently investing via Montefiore Investment V, which held a final close on €850m in 2020
IK, Luxempart invest in Eurazeo's IM Global Partner
Eurazeo will remain the controlling shareholder in the business and continue to actively support the company
Five Seasons launches second fund
VC targets the European food technology industry, primarily investing in series-A and -B rounds
Mutares acquires La Rochette
Vendor, packaging producer Reno de Medici, acquired La Rochette in a deal valued at €16-20m in 2016
Marlin backs e-commerce specialist Lengow
With Marlin's support, the company plans to further develop its technology and boost its international expansion
PE-backed Asmodee bolts-on Board Game Arena
Since being acquired by PAI Partners, company has completed seven add-on acquisitions
Latour to acquire 33% stake in Charterhouse's Funecap – report
GP reportedly placed the funeral service provider up for sale in 2020, advised by DC Advisory
LocalGlobe et al. invest in €20m series-A for Libeo
Company plans to use the fresh capital to further develop its B2B payment service and scale up its team
Eurazeo Smart City II Venture holds €80m first close
Fund invests in energy, transport, property technology and logistics startups worldwide
Ouest Croissance, Trocadero back VAC
With the support of its new investors, the company plans to further expand across France and consolidate its market position
TA Associates to invest in French company DL Software
Software developer has realised an average annual growth rate of more than 10% since its founding
Apax to acquire BTP Consultants
Apax invests in mid-market businesses across the TMT, consumer goods, healthcare and financial services sectors
Capital Croissance backs Idealwine
Founders Cyrille Jomand, Angélique de Lencquesaing and Lionel Cuenca retain a majority stake in the company
Andera sells Skill & You to IK
IK is investing in the company via its IK IX fund, which targets mid-market businesses across Europe
Eurazeo receives €340m in commitments for growth continuation fund
Investors commit to a newly created continuation fund that will acquire a 32% stake in Eurazeo Growth
Azulis backs business training specialist Orsys
Azulis is currently investing its sixth fund, Middle Market Fund 6, which recently held a first close on €200m
Capza invests in Magellan Partners
This is the third transaction made by Capza 5 Flex Equity fund, which held a €450m first close in June 2020