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PAI bidding to acquire CD&R's Exova
Two other suitors are also eyeing the laboratory testing business, which has a market cap of £550m
Ares in $70m debt round for Soundcloud
Company will look to expand its technology and personnel resources to match expected growth
ICG's Evain to retire after 23 years at the firm
Head of European investments Benoît Durteste will take on the roles of CEO and chief investment officer
Octopus raises extra £50m for AI-focused businesses
Fresh capital will be aimed at firms that use artificial intelligence technology
Maven appointed to manage £20m Finance Durham fund
GP was recently appointed by the British Business Bank to manage a Northern Powerhouse equity fund
Bridgepoint hires KPMG's Holley as head of ESG
New recruit joins the GP after three years leading KPMG's responsible investment operations
Céréa promotes two in debt and mezzanine teams
Marjorie Manet is promoted to director and Alexandre Durst to investment director
Stada tells PE bidders to improve offers
German drug manufacturer reportedly received offers from Bain/Cinven and Advent/Permira consortiums
Lonsdale-backed portfolio companies bolt on two firms
Global Yachting Group and Avalon acquire ACA Marine and Plan My Funeral
Chinese investors bring exit opportunities but inflate entry prices
Research reveals GPs are noticing an increased appetite from Chinese backers for European assets
EQT to onshore all funds in Luxembourg, ditch UK post-Brexit
Brexit-driven uncertainty has ruled out the UK as a future jurisdiction for EQT funds, COO Casper Callerström tells unquote"
Pemberton hires Lack as COO
Prior to joining Pemberton, Lack was COO at the UK-based wealth management firm Brewin Dolphin
MMC Ventures promotes two new partners
Simon Menashy and Ameerul Miah join the London-based venture capital firm's group of partners
Eight Roads hires Kimber
In his new role, Kimber will provide advice to Eight Roads' portfolio companies on market strategy
OGF looks for €1bn refinancing as part of OTPP takeover
Teachers' Private Capital had already secured a minority stake in the French funeral services group in 2015
Mediterrania launches €250m third North Africa fund
Beside the GP's traditional focus on North Africa, the fund also targets sub-Saharan companies
Bridgepoint looking to raise further capital for Special Opportunities strategy
The capital pool would be deployed in France-based SMEs in challenging financial situations
Stirling Square appoints Hauptmeier to DACH team
Hauptmeier will contribute to the firm's investment activities in the DACH region
Alcentra, Hayfin close two multi-billion direct lending funds
Two credit specialists both close a second mid-market debt fund
Lyceum appoints Greensmith to north-of-England team
New recruit will head up the north of England team as the GP looks to boost its presence in the region
Tikehau lists on Euronext Paris with €1.5bn market cap
French investment fund Fonds Stratégique de Participations is also joining Tikehau's shareholder base
Shawbrook board rejects joint Pollen Street, BC offer
Private equity firms offered £825m for the listed British bank in early March
LDC reshuffles senior team with six promotions
Grove, Souillard, Lyndon, Hurley, Bell and Gould will all take on new responsibilities
LGT buys Ares' debt funds manager European Capital
As part of the deal, the LP acquired the firm from US-based investor Ares Management