Annual Buyout Review: European momentum likely to be hit hard
Europe's private equity buyout market enjoyed another standout year in 2019, but this momentum is all but guaranteed to be disrupted this year as the industry navigates the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
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DACH small-cap deals weather the storm
Small-cap dealflow remained fairly stable in the DACH region in 2020, despite the coronavirus crisis
DACH venture and growth deals peak in crisis
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GP is deploying equity from Zefyr Invest III, and Bramidan is its third acquisition from the vehicle
Merieux Equity buys Plantex
GP invests in the company via Mérieux Participations 3, which closed on €377m in January 2020
Carlyle-backed Hurst Point acquires Hawksmoor
Hurst Point Group was established in 2019 to facilitate investment by Carlyle in UK wealth management