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Unquote Private Equity Podcast: UK & Ireland 2020 Review
Early figures highlight how a 2008-style meltdown was averted in 2020, both in terms of deal-doing and fundraising
Gyrus completes recap for DuPont Sustainable Solutions
First realisation since the GP's establishment in 2018 sees a 60% return on invested capital for investors
2021 Preview: Southern Europe looks for 2021 rebound
Covid-19 hit both dealflow and fundraising across the region – but local players are still looking forward to a gradual recovery in 2021
Investcorp acquires clinical trials company Sanos
GP is deploying equity from its European Buyout Fund, which held a final close on тЌ1bn in January 2019
Unquote Private Equity Podcast: Southern Europe 2020 Review
National coronavirus restrictions threatened to scupper the PE industry across Europe in the spring, but investors adapted swiftly
A year to remember - and learn from
Unquote recaps a year like no other, and maps out what market players expect when it comes to dealmaking and fundraising from 2021
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Iberia Fundraising Pipeline - Q4 2020
Unquote compiles a roundup of the most notable fundraises ongoing across the Iberian market
Polaris reaps high-teens return on €1bn sale of Molslinjen
Deal is the first exit from the GP's third buyout fund
Alder to start raising new fund in H2 2021
Sponsor is currently investing from Alder II, which closed on its hard-cap of SEK 1.5bn in 2019
2021 Preview: Nordic region weathers brunt of pandemic
Nordic countries lived up to their reputation as PE stronghold in 2020, with strong H2 recovery and record VC investments in the region
Verdane invests in AsGoodAsNew
Verdane has previously made 30 investments in the e-commerce sector, the GP said to a statement
Emeram acquires Tenié und Gores
Emeram plans to support TUG's growth in part by making add-ons to consolidate the submetering market
Kline Hill Partners' third secondaries fund now 40% deployed
Kline Hill Partners Fund III held a second and final close on its $450m hard-cap in April
Q3 Barometer: Green shoots emerge
Aggregate value of deals was noticeably up in Q3 as the reopening of debt markets boosted transaction sizes
Inflexion sells LCP to Charterhouse for £300m
LCP's executives and employees own a majority of its shares and its partners will increase their share
Committed Advisors closes fourth secondary fund on €1.6bn
CASF IV is already 20% deployed and attracted a swathe of new LPs
2021 Preview: UK activity on the up, but market braces for tax hit
UK market players are finding solace in investment volumes pulling back towards pre-Covid-19 levels
Forbion V closes on €460m hard-cap
Investors in Forbion V include a mix of existing and new LPs including Pantheon and Argentum
Sova VC makes first investment from debut fund
Although sector agnostic, the Sova VC team has a focus on technology and healthcare
Investcorp sells Avira, nets 200% IRR
Cybersecurity company saw EBITDA increase by 80% during the eight-month investment period
GP Profile: PAI to step up DACH deal-making
Ralph Heuwing, recently appointed partner and head of DACH, discusses the regional focus with Harriet Matthews
GP Bullhound leads €3m series-A for Elias Software
Company will use the proceeds to fuel product development and international expansion
Unquote Private Equity Podcast: Jersey strikes the balance
Head of funds Elliot Refson discusses the blend of innovation and stability that the island offers to private equity