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LSP closes LSP 7 at EUR 1bn
The GP says it is the largest life sciences venture capital fund ever raised in Europe
Henko Partners prepares to hit fundraising trail next year
Spanish GP will target EUR 140m-EUR 150m for new fund, with debut vehicle expected to be fully deployed by end-2023
Motive, CPP Investments in USD 1.4bn equity raise for FNZ
The deal values the London-based wealth management platform at more than USD 20bn
Inflexion sells Alcumus to Apax for 5.9x money
Inflexion acquired the UK-based risk management and compliance firm for GBP 92m in 2015
Nuveen closes impact fund on USD 218m
GP could return to market for Fund II in 2022 or early 2023 given current deployment opportunities
Lauxera closes first health tech fund on EUR 260m
Debut fund will invest EUR 20m-40m in European and US health technology companies
Swen raises additional EUR 43m for Blue Ocean Fund
Total funds raised for the ocean conservation fund reach EUR 95m towards its EUR 120m target
Polestar launches circular debt fund with EUR 400m hard-cap
Fund will back Netherlands-based projects and companies involved with carbon and waste reduction
BC Partners announces EUR 6.9bn fundraise for BC XI
Final close fell below the original target;Т GP expects to return to market for its next fund in H2 2023
PE impact fundraising surpasses EUR 4bn in 2021
Figures from Unquote Data reflect the increasing prevalence of impact and impact-driven deals
EIM acquires Bonna Sabla from Bain-backed Consolis
Carve-out of the precast concrete manufacturer follows 20 years of private equity ownership
Holland Capital buys business applications provider Appronto
Acquisition will enable close collaboration with other companies in the GP's portfolio
CapMan commits to science-based targets for net zero
Commitment is part of the GP's ESG strategy across the firm itself and its portfolio
Activa acquires Rhétorès, Cap Fidelis
GP plans to be ahead of the consolidation phase in the financial advisory market, which it believes is underway
Polaris V holds final close on EUR 650m hard-cap
Fund has EUR 690m to deploy including the GP commitment, and has made five platform investments
Synova sells majority stake in Mintec to Five Arrows
Synova reaps 12x invested capital and will reinvest in the company for a minority stake
Primary Capital exits Readypower in trade sale
Readypower was acquired in a management buyout in 2017
Vivalto to close first EUR 700m fund in summer
New GP specialising in healthcare has already deployed 65% of the fund's target
VNV announces European growth plans and hires four investors
Sweden-based technology investor has been listed on the Swedish stock exchange since 1997
GP Profile: Triton lays out ESG plans
ESG head Graeme Ardus and recently appointed head of sustainable investing Ashim Paun detail the firm's approach to ESG
Planet First seeks sustainability investments ahead of EUR 350m fund close
Managing partner and co-founder FrУЉdУЉric de MУЉvius speaks to Unquote about the firm's evergreen fund and its investment strategy
Bridgepoint sells Element to Temasek for 3.7x money, 30% IRR
Testing, inspection and certification company is reportedly valued at USD 7bn in the sale to Temasek
Infravia Capital closes Growth Equity Fund on EUR 501m
Fund will invest in digital and technology infrastructure companies across Europe, and seeks to be deployed in 18 months
MML exits Waystone to Montagu, Hg for 11x money
Exit also sees 164% IRR and has returned 100% of the committed capital in MML Fund VI