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Dechert appoints new corporate partner
International law firm Dechert has appointed Jonathan Angell as a partner in its in London corporate and securities practice unit.
Riverside boosts deal origination team with new hire
Global private equity firm Riverside has boosted its deal origination team for the education sector with the appointment of Robert Bowen as senior adviser.
OFI acquires additional 22% stake in Dessange
OFI Private Equity Capital has acquired a further 21.61% of the share capital of Dessange International from the founding owner Jacques Dessange.
Silverfleet appoints Bridgepoint's Smith as marketing head
European private equity investor Silverfleet Capital has hired Joanna Smith as head of marketing for Europe.
PE groups circle Metro’s Kaufhof stores
Private equity investors are reported to be among those interested in acquiring retail group Metro’s Galleria Kaufhof stores, which are due to be sold this year.
AXA and F2i to bid for Endesa’s gas assets
It is understood that AXA Private Equity and Italian investor Fondi Italiani per le Infrastrutture (F2i) are joining forces to bid for the acquisition of utilities company Endesa gas' assets in Spain.
Alto acquires 40% stake in Drogheria e Alimentari
Alto Partners have acquired a 40% stake in food manufacturer Drogheria e Alimentari through a capital increase from their Alto Capital II fund.
Norvestor invests in Advantec
Norwegian private equity firm Norvestor has invested in oil service company Advantec.
Herkules acquires New Store Europe
Norwegian buyout house Herkules Capital has acquired New Store Europe, a shop interior company.
BPE’s Hornschuch acquires O’Sullivan Films
Barclays Private Equity (BPE) portfolio company Hornschuch has acquired US-based O’Sullivan Films Inc.
CFP opens office in Hamburg
Corporate Finance Partners is set to open an office in Hamburg on the 1 April 2010. The new office will be led by managing partner Julian Riedlbauer.
EdRIP purchase 25% holding in Geotec
Edmond de Rothschild Investment Partners (EdRIP) has acquired a 25% stake in Geotec Group, an industrial services company, in an OBO deal.
Earlybird et al. invest in madvertise
Earlybird and Team Europe Ventures have invested a single-digit million amount in madvertise Mobile Advertising GmbH, as part of a series A round of funding.
Growth Capital Partners exits Entec in £61m deal
Growth Capital Partners has exited its investment in UK-based environmental and engineering consultancy Entec Holdings via a £61.2m trade sale to AMEC.
HTGF invests in GrandCentrix
High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF) has invested in smartphone analytics technology company GrandCentrix GmbH.
Lone Star looks for IKB buyer
Reports suggest that US investor Lone Star is seeking a buyer for struggling German bank IKB Industriebank AG.
Finance Wales appoints Rowlands as non-exec
Regional investor Finance Wales has appointed former 3i managing partner Chris Rowlands as non-executive director.
Gimv in series-B round for JenaValve
Gimv has participated in a €19m series-B financing round of German company JenaValve, alongside Atlas Venture, Edmond de Rothschild Investment Partners, Neomed Management, VI Partners and Sunstone Capital.
Sigma leads investment round in Lekiosque.fr
Sigma Gestion has led a first round of financing in Lekiosque.fr, an online publisher, by providing over >€1m alongside returning investors, a family office and private individuals.
LMS acquires £7.9m minority share in Apogee
LMS Capital has acquired a minority shareholding in digital print company Apogee Group for £7.9m. LMS will further support the company’s buy and build strategy.
CapMan appoints Simonsen CEO
Nordic GP has appointed Lennart Simonsen senior partner and new CEO, replacing Heikki Westerlund who is proposed new chairman.
HgCapital acquires StepStone Solutions for €110m
HgCapital has acquired StepStone Solutions the talent management software division of StepStone ASA, in a deal valued at €110m.
BC Partner raises €748m in Brenntag IPO
BC Partner has listed chemicals distributor Brenntag on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, raising €747.5m.
3i looks to sell Mayborn
3i is said to be looking for a buyer for Mayborn, the company that makes Tommee Tippee baby bottles and beakers. The buyout house has declined to comment.