Italy
KKR's Pillarstone sells 50% stake in Manucor to trade
Manucor and Biaxplen expect to expand their market presence and further develop their R&D capabilities
Clessidra holds €320m first close for restructuring fund
GP intends to diversify its strategy and expand its business by entering the bank credit segment
Investindustrial appoints Gatti as managing principal
In his new role, Gatti will focus on the firm's sourcing activities and business development
Omnes leads €8.4m funding round for Newronika
Previous backers Indaco Venture Partners and Innogest also take part in the round alongside F3F
Investindustrial-backed Italcanditi buys Prodotti Rubicone
Deal is part of a buy-and-build strategy pursued by Italcanditi to strengthen its market position
NB Aurora invests €20m in NB Renaissance's Rino Mastrotto
Deal follows the acquisition of a 70% stake in the company by NB Renaissance Partners last month
P101, MIP lead €4.5m round for Velasca
Company will use the financing to boost its expansion and open 20 new stores across Europe and the US
Ambienta exits Safim to trade
Deal ends a two-year holding period for Ambienta, which acquired Safim via its second fund
H1 Review: Deal volume steady in southern Europe; value drops
Region recorded 70 buyouts worth an aggregate value of €11.2bn in the first six months of the year
KKR appoints Piacentini as senior adviser
In his new role, Piacentini will support KKR's technology, media and telecoms investment activities
Tikehau appoints Mauroner as private debt director in Italy
Mauroner will be in charge of private debt in the country and lead the private debt team in Milan
Equita Capital launches €200m debt fund
Fund will be larger than its predecessor, EDP I, a €100m vehicle that closed in 2017
DeA's Taste of Italy exits beverage producer Lurisia
Coca‑Cola HBC buys the entire share capital of Lurisia for an enterprise value of €88m
Clearwater acquires Milan-based Brera Financial Advisory
Brera's team will join Clearwater's structure, which has 16 offices across nine countries
Five Seasons, Indaco lead €8.5m round for Cortilia
Primomiglio also took part in the round by deploying capital from its Barcamper Ventures fund
Sator's L'Autre Chose buys luxury footwear brand Giannico
Giannico's founder, Nicolò Beretta, will be appointed creative director of both brands
Investcorp buys Vivaticket from Bravo Capital
GP intends to boost the company's growth, both organically and through add-on acquisitions
Triton's Bormioli Pharma bolts on R&G Beteiligungs
With this add-on, the company expects to strengthen its presence in northern European markets
Primomiglio to launch €80m VC space technology fund
Fund will be larger than Barcamper Ventures, which targets digital and software companies
Progetto Iride selects PE manager
Consortium launched a request for proposals in March searching to appoint a private equity manager
Alven leads $16m series-B for Freeda Media
Investor club U-Start, Endeavor Catalyst and several family offices also take part in the funding round
Mandarin Capital holds €148m first close for MCP III
Fund targets export-orientated Italian mid-market companies operating in a wide range of sectors
Lion Capital buys Gruppo Menghi
GP will support the company's growth, both in Italy and internationally
Equita launches alternatives arm, aims for second debt fund
Equita Capital will manage around €1bn in assets and launch a new debt fund by the end of the year