DACH
SGT Capital focuses on co-investments and LP diversification in next stretch of USD 2bn fundraise
Co-managing partner and former Mormon missionary turned financier Joseph Pacini speaks to Unquote as the firm’s current fund nears a USD 1bn-plus second close
TSG's Bergfreunde hits the market in JPMorgan-led auction
Sale of German online clothing retailer follows performance spike during COVID-19 pandemic
Aenova sponsor BC Partners taps Jefferies to explore exit options
GP previously attempted to sell the pharma and healthcare CDMO in 2018, Mergermarket reported
IK-backed Klingel advances to round two with Altor among sponsors circling
Novo Holdings and AEA Investors also tipped to be in the final stretch for the German medical equipment company
MPEP launches fifth buyout fund-of-funds with EUR 300m target
Lower mid-market specialist will continue to apply thorough due diligence for new and existing relationships, seeking persistency of returns
Main Capital exits Cleversoft to LLCP
Nordic Capital and OTPP's Mitratech were also in the running to buy the regtech platform, Mergermarket reported
Mobilab signs deal with Armira in crowded small-cap auction
Founder-owned data applications and infrastructure provider drew sponsor and strategic interest
EQT mandates Bank of America for Schuelke sale
GP bought the Germany-based infection prevention firm from France’s Air Liquide in 2020 via EQT VIII
SGT Capital to acquire Summit-backed Elatec for EUR 400m
Mid-market sponsor looks to grow company via “continued technical innovation” and international expansion
Golding aims to raise EUR 350m for next buyout co-investment fund amid 'unprecedented' dealflow
Vehicle expects to make its first deals this year, providing additional equity for deals against a tough fundraising backdrop
Gyrus Capital acquires LRE Medical from KPS-backed AIS Global
Carve-out of German diagnostic equipment manufacturer comes over two years after first sale attempt
Verdane bolsters German presence with partner hire and new Munich office
Former EMH partner Dominik Schwarz joins growth investor’s second German office
LP Profile: Lennertz & Co gears up for new tech impact venture fund-of-funds
German family office’s new strategy is set to launch this year with a EUR 50m-EUR 100m target
Oakley Capital transfers IU Group to continuation fund
Secondaries investors including HarbourVest and TPG have backed the GP-led deal for the Germany-based private university
Maguar marks first exit with HRworks move to continuation fund
EUR 235m in total equity has been raised to further grow the company via organic strategies and bolt-ons
HV Capital doubles down on DACH investments with new EUR 710m early-stage and growth fund
Fund IX is the German VC and growth firmтs largest fundraise to date and will be split into two separate vehicles for venture and growth
Ardian's d&b audiotechnik to hit market in 2023 as large-cap sponsors circle
GP acquired the audio equipment maker in 2016 from Cobepa and Odewald & Compagnie for around EUR 300m
EQT weighs options for infection prevention firm Schuelke
Sponsor assesses quick flip for German company, acquired via EQT VIII in 2020
Newly launched Utopia Capital aims to deploy EUR 10m-plus by 2028
Angel investor Christian Schroeder's new investment vehicle will support early-stage tech companies addressing humanitarian issues
VC Profile: HTGF optimistic on seed stage opportunities as exit environment toughens
German seed investor secured almost EUR 500m for its fourth and biggest fund to date at a time when VC funding is slowing down
GP Profile: Opera Investment Partners doubles fund size with EUR 200m target for next vehicle
Fund I тalmost fully committedт with one exit completed and two-three more realisations expected in the next 18 months
Germany's DFL to collect NBOs for EUR 3bn media rights stake
Large-cap sponsors including Advent, Blackstone, Bridgepoint, CVC, EQT and KKR expected to bid today
EQT exits Kfzteile24 to management, investor consortium
Sale of German car parts e-retailer wraps up EQT’s inaugural 2013-vintage Mid Market fund
Odewald's Langer & Laumann hits market in Lincoln-led auction
German sponsor bought a majority stake in the smart doors for machines and lifts producer more than five years ago