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Hg to launch sale of business messaging group Commify
Moelis-led auction is expected to see the UK-based company marketed off EUR 25m EBITDA
Mobeus reaps 4.4x money, 64% IRR on Access Partnership MBO to Mayfair
UK-based technology public policy consultancy seeks to develop via M&A
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Perwyn hires CFO from Silverfleet Capital
James Gavey joins the sponsor's London office after 21 years at Silverfleet
Mayfair exits Talon in SBO to Equistone
UK-based out-of-home advertising agency is looking to expand globally and invest into technology
Investec builds on private equity, growth equity focus with new appointment
Younger companies in focus with appointment of Kate Gribbon as sponsor coverage head
Inflexion acquires Irish CMO SteriPack
GP will deploy equity from Buyout Fund VI, which closed in March at GBP 2.5bn
Hg appoints advisers for IRIS Software auction
Business software provider could reach EUR 2bn valuation; unclear whether ICG will sell minority stake
August reaps 8x money on Amtivo exit to Charterhouse
GP will reinvest in accredited certification group as minority shareholder alongside management
Waterland invests in tax and audit advisor Cooper Parry
GP is deploying capital from Fund VII, where many other business support services companies sit
Howden hires KPMG’s O’Connor, launches capital advisory business
New group aims to address its clients’ need for complex insurance and investment solutions
Hilco Capital agrees rescue deal for Cath Kidston
Investment from distressed retail investor sees Baring Private Equity Asia exit the iconic British brand
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
Inflexion promotes two new partners
GP makes series of promotions and appointments following GBP 2.5bn fundraising earlier this year
Endless holds GBP 100m final close for third SME Fund
Enact III is more than three times the size of its predecessor fund, which closed on GBP 30m in 2019
Synova to buy majority stake in 3173
GP and pension market services provider’s founders will focus on organic growth alongside selective acquisitions
Plural holds EUR 250m final close for debut early-stage fund
VC firm is led by technology founders Ian Hogarth, Khaled Heloui, Sten Tamkivi and Taavet Hinrikus
Secondaries GPs expect record 2022 – Investec
Fifth Secondaries Market Report also reveals that 97% of secondaries investors are participating in GP-leds
VC Profile: Octopus backs pre-seed ecocystem with fresh fund
Fund is headed by Kirsten Connell and Maria Rotilu and has extended its hard cap to GBP 15m following a first close
Bowmark backs Cornwall Insight buyout
BGF exits energy markets consultancy following minority stake investment in 2017
FirstAvenue appoints Chronias as capital solutions group head
Nick Chronias will lead the firm’s focus on private credit and private infrastructure secondaries
Astorg, Epiris could turn to private debt for Euromoney takeover
Suitors expected to consider bringing in direct lenders for proposed GBP 1.6bn buyout
EQT to take SPT Labtech on ‘growth journey’ after secondary buyout
UK lab automation group to double down on APAC region following GBP 650m exit by Battery Ventures
Palatine hires investment director from Mobeus Equity
Danielle Garland joins the mid-market sponsor's London buyout team