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Permira to take Ergomed private for GBP 703m
Sponsor deploys Permira VIII to ride new wave of take-privates; Blackstone commits GBP 200m in financing for UK-based CRO
Ares Management handed keys to two-thirds of UK sponsor’s portfolio
Lender provided GBP 500m for three of the GP's deals between 2016 and 2019, Debtwire reported
IPO offers CVC chance to become multi-asset consolidator
Potential IPO also offers monetisation solution for founders and GP stakes investor Blue Owl
VC Profile: Possible Ventures lines up frontier tech deals halfway through fresh EUR 60m fundraise
Germany-based pre-seed investor is set to hold a first close for its third fund in mid-September
Firstcom owner Oakfield mulls exit options via KPMG
The owners of Firstcom are in the early stages of exploring a sale of the pan-European cloud telecoms provider, according to two sources familiar with the matter.
CMA scrutiny of high-leverage PE divestment purchases expected to increase
PE could stand to lose its historic advantage with heightened regulatory baggage
Hayfin exceeds EUR 6bn target for fourth direct lending fund
Firm expects to raise EUR 7bn by year-end as it gears up to meet growing private credit demand in Europe
TPG takes majority control of A-Gas, doubles down on impact investing
KKR partially exits its 2017 investment in the specialty gas and chemical distributor, retaining a minority stake
VC Profile: RTP Global gears up to deploy largest fund to date, remains bullish on breakout opportunities
Partner Gareth Jefferies discusses early-stage deployment plans and advantages of supporting startups throughout their lifecycle
Options Technology draws Permira's interest as Abry Partners collects refreshed bids
GP could roll some of its stake over as part of sale of UK-based IT services business
Kudu to step up boutique GP stake deals in Europe
MassMutual-backed investor aims to add more infrastructure and specialised equity GPs to its portfolio
Arcmont eyes up to EUR 10bn in new money for European direct lending strategy
Fresh fundraise would be a significant step up from its previous EUR 6bn European direct lending fund
WestBridge raises GBP 130m in first close for third fund with debut deal in sight
UK-based PE firm has set GBP 200m hard-cap and target for the vehicle
GP Profile: Baird Capital puts lower-middle-market niche and global expansion offering to work
GP’s flexible deal structure proposition resonates particularly well with founders in the current environment, Michael Holgate told Unquote
Moneycorp sponsor Bridgepoint finalises sale prep for exit
GP has held the UK-based foreign exchange specialist since 2014, when it acquired it for GBP 212m
Princes Group sale restart scheduled for September
Mitsubishi Corporation-owned food and drink manufacturer saw significant PE interest in first round
Warburg Pincus poaches former Evercore MD to co-head Europe
Andrew Sibbald succeeds Adarsh Sarmam, who will remain a managing director and partner
Inflexion to exit Xtrac in SBO to MiddleGround Capital
Sale of UK-based transmission-systems manufacturer marks Buyout Fund IV’s seventh exit
Unquote British Private Equity Awards 2023: one week left to enter
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Permira early strong contender in Triton-backed Pharmanovia auction
Speciality pharma business sale comes as a number of other large-cap healthcare auctions have faltered
Graphite Capital exploring Babble exit via DC Advisory
GP acquired the cloud comminications business in 2020, with previous owner LDC retaining a minority stake
Medicxi raises USD 400m to invest in single-focus life sciences companies
GP's fourth fund will deploy USD 10m-USD 20m tickets in narrow indications of unmet need; backed by pharma
Fremman considers return to market in 2024 following newly closed EUR 1bn debut fundraise
Pan-European GP raised its debut fund during the ‘most challenging’ period for debut funds in recent years
Bridgepoint extends Europe VII fundraising timeline to tap 2024 allocations
GP has raised EUR 6bn against its EUR 7bn target but has seen a 67% year-on-year drop in investment income due to fall in exits