Italian PE back in fashion
In the first edition of Gatti Pavesi Bianchi's new series on the M&A and private equity markets, partners Gianni Martoglia, Carlo Pavesi and Stefano Valerio explored how family businesses, foreign interest and fertile fundraising are boosting Italian private equity
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Portobello Capital launches €300m minority-focused fund
Portobello Structured Partnership I will target minority stakes in mid-market companies
Portobello Capital backs USA Group
GP invests via Portobello Capital Fondo IV, which closed on €600m in December 2017
Ardian buys natural ingredients specialist Frulact
GP plans to support the company's expansion, accelerating organic growth and add-ons
Abac Capital targets €350m for second fund
Fundraising activity is expected to flourish in 2020, with numerous GPs wrapping up their funds
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Project A leads $12m round for Anyline
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Quadriga Capital buys Medical Senioren-Park
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Pantheon promotes Wong and Vainio to partner
Pantheon offers regional primary fund programmes, secondaries, and co-investment
Portobello Capital launches €300m minority-focused fund
Portobello Structured Partnership I will target minority stakes in mid-market companies