Switzerland
Constellation Capital launches €100m fund
Constellation Capital has launched its first institutional fund, Constellation II German Small Cap Fund, targeting €100m.
Constellation Capital adds new managing partner
Ralf Flore has joined Swiss investor group Constellation Capital as managing partner.
Lack of primary deals could hamper DACH growth
In the past year, private equity investment in the DACH region has picked up, but could a lack of primary deal activity from the Mittelstand hamper investment? Diana Petrowicz investigates.
3i sells Pilatus stake to IHAG Holding
3i has sold its stake in Swiss-based aircraft manufacturer Pilatus Flugzeugwerke AG to IHAG Holding.
Auctus closes third fund on €155m
Auctus Capital Partners has closed its latest fund Auctus III at a revised hard-cap of €155m following a substantial over-subscription.
Deutsche unquote” out now!
The latest digital edition of Deutsche unquote” is out now, looking at the state of the German venture industry, which is today dominated by government-backed players.
Deutsche unquote" March 2011
Metalor Technologies, a Swiss portfolio company of Astorg Partners, has agreed to acquire NECC’s Coatings Division in Asia.
Astorg-backed Metalor acquires NECC Coatings Division
Metalor Technologies, a Swiss portfolio company of Astorg Partners, has agreed to acquire NECC's Coatings Division in Asia for an undisclosed amount.
Capital Stage acquires Conergy
Capital Stage AG has acquired 100% of Germany-based Conergy's Swiss subsidiary for an undisclosed amount.
Constellation Capital appoints managing partner
Swiss private equity firm Constellation Capital AG has appointed Ralf Flore as managing partner.
Deutsche unquote" February 2011
Deutsche Beteiligungs AG (DBAG) has held a first close at €170m for its latest fund, DBAG Expansion Capital. The vehicle has a target of €250m and will principally adhere to the investment strategy of DBAG’s buyout funds.
Iris invests €8m in MCI
Iris Capital has invested €8m in Swiss marketing agency MCI.
Alpha looking to exit Metallum and Rhiag
Alpha Associates is set to sell two of its largest portfolio companies, Metallum and Rhiag, according to media reports.
Deutsche unquote" January 2011
While France and the UK saw a dramatic return of megabuyouts in the summer of 2010, Europe's other powerhouse economy, Germany, was host to just a single deal valued at more than €1bn.
New Value backs SIAG capital increase
New Value has subscribed to a capital increase carried out by its current portfolio company, Solar Industries AG (SIAG).
Deutsche unquote" November/December 2010
MEPs have now agreed on the final text of the Alternative Investment Fund Managers (AIFM) Directive, bringing 18 months of discussion to an end.
Deutsche unquote" October 2010
European politicians have made a “major step” forward in agreeing the final form of the Alternative Investment Fund Managers’ (AIFM) Directive, according to Belgium’s finance minister.
Consortium exits PregLem in trade sale
A consortium consisting of Sofinnova Partners, MVM International Life Sciences Partners, NeoMed Innovation, Sofinnova Ventures and Sutrepa have sold their stakes in PregLem to Gedeon Richter Plc.
Consortium increases Silentsoft’s capital
A consortium consisting of EPS Value Plus, Venture Incubator, Zug and SVC have increased Silentsoft SA’s capital by CHF 4.85m.
AXA Private Equity takes 6% stake in Bravofly
AXA Private Equity has led a round of growth capital funding for Swiss online booking company Bravofly, securing a 6% stake in the business.
G Square invests €15m in zahnarztzentrum.ch
Dedicated healthcare investor G Square has invested €15m in Swiss dentistry services provider zahnarztzentrum.ch.
EPS Value Plus backs CHF 10m round in Sensimed
EPS Value Plus AG has invested CHF 3.5m as part of a CHF 10m series-B financing round in micro-systems developer Sensimed.
Triton acquires Tyco Waterworks from Tyco
Triton has agreed to buy water equipment business Tyco Waterworks from the Tyco group for $245m.
Deutsche unquote" June 2010
HgCapital’s spurt of acquisitions has reached the German market, with the €116.6m buyout of SimonsVoss.