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A&M buys surveillance specialist La Patria in SBO
Sale ends an eight-year holding period for the GPs, which owned a combined majority in the company
GP Profile: Capiton
Capiton V is almost fully deployed and the firm has started fundraising for its sixth-generation vehicle
Long-term vision: pros and cons of long-lifespan funds
A panel of LPs, managers and advisers delved into the controversial issue at Unquote's recent Allocate conference
Impact investing gains traction in Spain
Despite representing a very young niche within the country's PE landscape, impact investment is picking up steam and attracting local LPs
Jet plans to double volume for third fund
Upcoming third fund will have a target of €350-400m, more than double the €153m raised for Jet Fund II
UK Fundraising Report: Weathering the Brexit storm
Latest Unquote UK Fundraising report, published in association with Aztec Group, is now available to download
Truffle Invest to launch maiden PE offering
Truffle Invest is set to offer investors access to a large-cap pan-European fund
BD-Capital launches debut fund with €400m target
GP was co-founded by Andy Dawson (former Advent investment partner) and Richard Baker
Italian pension to make maiden PE commitment
Pension fund is also launching private debt allocation and seeking a manager for a €50m portfolio
Synova holds £365m first and final close for fourth fund
Vehicle surpassed its ТЃ300m target and closed with 46% more in commitments than its predecessor
Capiton explores single-asset restructuring for KD Pharma
Park Hill is advising on the GP-led secondaries process, which is expected to close in July
Farview Equity launches, inks first deal
New firm will target lower-mid-market enterprise and financial technology businesses in Europe
Obligo extends life of fund-of-funds
Decision was made following LP approval of a three-year extension at the fund's general meeting
KKR targets $1.5bn for second growth tech fund
Fund was registered in Luxembourg in November last year and expects to hold a final close in Q3
Ventiga seeks €275m for fund II
Firm's first "fund" was a four-deal co-investment partnership with LGT Capital Partners
Nazca Capital closes lower-mid-market fifth fund on €150m
Nazca Fund V will target small Iberian companies with high-growth potential
Wise Equity to launch €260m fifth buyout fund
New fund is larger than its predecessor, Wisequity IV, which held a final close on €215m in 2016
Avia Capital increases fundraising target
Fund was launched in 2016 with a €50m target and held a first close in September 2016 on €25m
Diana Capital to launch €200m third fund
Diana Capital III will target mid-market Iberian companies operating in a wide range of sectors
Steadfast backs Wilvo MBO
GP buys a substantial majority stake in metal parts and assemblies manufacturer Wilvo
Sofindev backs WVT Industries MBO
Transaction represents the eighth investment for Sofindev IV, which closed on €107m
Astorg sells M7 Group to trade in €1bn deal
Majority owner Astorg sells Luxembourg-based TV operator M7 Group to French peer Canal+
Assietta backs cosmetics specialist Effegilab
GP invests in the company by deploying capital from its APE III fund, closed on €48m in 2015
Black Toro raises €150m for third fund
Black Toro Capital III has a €350m target and held a first close on €100m in July 2018