BC Partners raises €4bn for its ninth fund
BC Partners has raised тЌ4bn at the first close of its ninth buyout, according to reports.
The company started the fundraising process in September 2010. The vehicle has a target of €6bn.
Late last year, BC Partners-backed gym chain Fitness First sold the Dutch arm of its business to fitness club operator HealthCity International. BC Partners bought the health club group as part of a management buyout from Cinven in October 2005. The private equity firm injected £300m of equity, while £500m of leverage was provided from Mizuho Corporate Bank.
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