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Naxicap invests €4m in Nord Sud Brasseries
Naxicap Partners has injected тЌ4m in chef Paul Bocuse's Nord Sud Brasseries.
Deutsche Bank to offload Sal Oppenheim private equity funds
Deutsche Bank is looking to sell Sal Oppenheim's private equity fund portfolio, with an estimated value of $500m-1bn according to reports.
KKR in lukewarm IPO
The US listing of global private equity investor, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR), got off to a lukewarm start with shares losing 2.9% on the first day of trading.
Talks over Candover Investment Plc takeover terminated
A statement issued today by Candover Investments Plc confirmed that discussions with a potential bidder for the company have been terminated.
Gimv and KBC sell Microtherm
Gimv, KBC and Sofindev have exited their stake in Belgian thermal insulation materials manufacturer Microtherm Engineered Solutions. The financial details have not been disclosed.
High-Tech Gründerfonds et al. invest €400,000 in Chromotek
High-Tech GrУМnderfonds and Bayern Kapital have provided biotechnology company Chromotek with тЌ400,000.
KBC Arkiv supports Lumière Publishing
The joint subsidiary of KBC Private Equity and ARKimedes has acquired a stake in Belgian films distributor LumiУЈre Publishing.
Lead Equities backs German IT outsourcer SOLCOM
Lead Equities, has backed the buyout of German IT freelance agency SOLCOM, acquiring a 75% stake. No financial details have been disclosed.
GE Capital strengthens UK lending operations
GE Capital has announced five senior-level appointments across its asset-based lending operations in the UK.
unquote" British Private Equity Awards: deadline looming
With the submissions deadline for the unquote" British Private Equity Awards 2010 set for Monday 26 July at 6pm, there is only a short time left to put the final touches to your entry. Make sure your firm is in with a shout to be recognised for its achievements...
Aurica XXI backs Eurofragrance SL
Aurica XXI, Banco Sabadell's private equity investment entity, has committed an undisclosed amount of capital to fund the expansion of perfumery business Eurofragrance.
Climastar raises €1.37m from regional private equity investor
Climastar, the Asturian manufacturer of heating systems, has opened its capital to Sociedad Regional de PromociУГn (SRP), the private equity entity funded by the regional government of Asturias in nothwestern Spain.
Balderton and Nauta Capital fund series B round for Scytl
Scytl, the Barcelona-based world leader in internet voting technology, has received a $9.2m investment in a deal led by Balderton Capital.
BPEP backs Spanish security firm with €10m growth funding
Baring Private Equity Partners EspaУБa has supported the rapidly-growing security business Castellana de Seguridad SA (CASESA) with a substantial package of expansion capital funding.
Jefferies appoints Victor von Mengersen
Jefferies has appointed Victor von Mengersen to join its Frankfurt office as managing director and head of financial sponsor coverage in Germany.
17 Capital appoints senior associate
Secondaries mezzanine financing provider 17 Capital has appointed Robert de Corainville as senior associate to its investment team.
Galitsky launches Russian venture fund Runa Capital
Almaz Capital Partners founder, Alexander Galitsky has reportedly partnered with Serguei Beloussov, to launch a Russia-focused venture fund, Runa Capital.
GSO Capital Solutions Fund exceeds $3.25bn
GSO Capital Partners, the credit unit of Blackstone Group, has held a final close on its credit fund, GSO Capital Solutions Fund on more than $3.25bn.
Hawkpoint appoints Jung to head up German office
Frank Jung has joined Hawkpoint as managing director and will lead the German Restructuring and Debt Advisory Practice.
Consortium looking to sell Maxeda departments
According to reports, KKR, Cinven, AlpInvest and Permira are set to sell the V&D department stores and La Place restaurant chain that are part of the Maxeda retail group.
Seraphim Capital et al. invest £1.35m in Pyreos
Seraphim Capital has led a ТЃ1.35m round of funding in fabless semiconductor company Pyreos, alongside existing shareholders.
LDC backs Computer Recognition Systems
LDC has bought UK traffic management company, Computer Recognition Systems (CRS), as a bolt-on to Vysionic, the portfolio company it set up in February this year.
Advent opens office in Turkey
Advent International has opened an office in Turkey, in a bid to strengthen its foothold in the region.
Naxicap-backed GSM Consulting acquires Subventium
GSM Consulting has wholly acquired financial consulting firm Subventium, with the support of Naxicap Partners.