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Investec builds on private equity, growth equity focus with new appointment
Younger companies in focus with appointment of Kate Gribbon as sponsor coverage head
Hg appoints advisers for IRIS Software auction
Business software provider could reach EUR 2bn valuation; unclear whether ICG will sell minority stake
Apax Partners launches sale of network performance group Infovista
Jefferies and SocGen advise on auction; indicative bids due before summer break
Howden hires KPMG’s O’Connor, launches capital advisory business
New group aims to address its clients’ need for complex insurance and investment solutions
Apax Partners hires head of Italy to bolster local presence
Marco Conte joins from Trilantic to support the French GP’s work in its pipeline of Italian SMEs
Permira hires former Arm CEO as technology adviser
Simon Segars takes on global role to advise the GP and the management of its technology companies
Earlybird names three new Digital West partners
Andre Retterath and Paul Klemm are existing team members, while Vincenzo Narciso joins from Px3 Partners
Mutares-backed Nordec cancels Finland IPO
Sponsor acquired steel construction supplier Donges Group and subsidiary Nordec in 2017
INVL inches closer to second Growth Fund
Work on Fund II could start once INVL’s debut vehicle is 75%-80% deployed, following two to three more deals
Acton Capital holds Fund VI first close, expands investment team
VC firm has hired Sophie Ahrens-Gruber in Munich and appointed Hannes Gruber as partner in Vancouver
Secondaries GPs expect record 2022 – Investec
Fifth Secondaries Market Report also reveals that 97% of secondaries investors are participating in GP-leds
FirstAvenue appoints Chronias as capital solutions group head
Nick Chronias will lead the firm’s focus on private credit and private infrastructure secondaries
Riverside appoints Höppner as chief sustainability officer
Dörte Höppner joined the GP in 2017 and will be responsible for its ESG initiatives globally
Astorg, Epiris could turn to private debt for Euromoney takeover
Suitors expected to consider bringing in direct lenders for proposed GBP 1.6bn buyout
Titanbay launches co-investment programme
Private markets platform plans to make 10-12 deals per year and has a live opportunity in Germany
Unigestion gears up for Climate Impact Fund
GP in initial discussions with existing investors for first climate-focused fund
Palatine hires investment director from Mobeus Equity
Danielle Garland joins the mid-market sponsor's London buyout team
Dunas Capital holds first close for debut impact fund
Vehicle plans to enter distribution partnership with private bank for its EUR 50m fundraise
Record number of LPs to cut "new money" commitments – Rede Partners
Biannual LP sentiment survey also reveals that LPs are expecting a drop in distributions
Mindful Capital hires adviser to sell Italian Frozen Food Holding
Vitale will guide the sponsor in an auction expected to launch between September and October
Unquote British Private Equity Awards 2022: submissions open
Submit your entry for the 2022 Unquote British Private Equity Awards before 15 July 2022 at 5pm
The Bolts-Ons Digest – 17 June 2022
Unquote’s selection of the latest add-ons with Holland's AMP, Triton's Kinios, Nordic's Sortera, Vitruvian's Sykes, and more
Paragon Partners explores Inprotec sale
GP has appointed advisers to gauge interest in the Germany-based chemicals contract manufacturer
Equistone chooses continuation fund route for Sicame
GP had considered ownership options for the electricity distribution products and services provider