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Month: September 2020

Opalesque Exclusive: Cayler Capital's Energy Program outperforms during a volatile year for oil

Bailey McCann, Opalesque New York: 2020 is proving to be a trial by fire year for energy traders. Just when it looked like the rebound in oil prices might have legs, oil suppliers are once

AMB :- Total AUM for Europe-based alternatives funds reaches $2.36tn

Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: Total assets under management (AUM) for Europe-based alternatives funds have reached €2.00tn ($2.36tn) for the first time as of the end of 2019. This is up from €1.79tn at the end

AMB :- Opalesque Exclusive: Cayler Capital’s Energy Program outperforms during a volatile year for oil

Bailey McCann, Opalesque New York: 2020 is proving to be a trial by fire year for energy traders. Just when it looked like the rebound in oil prices might have legs, oil suppliers are once

AMB :- Venture capital investment in Australian fintech grows by 153% to $376.5m in H1 2020

Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: Investment in Australia's fintech sector has accelerated in the first half of 2020, reaching US$376.5 million, a more than 150 percent increase on the corresponding period in 2019 ($149.05 mil...Article Link

David Beckham’s Guild Esports to launch London IPO

The former England football captain is a minority shareholder in the business, in which AIM-listed investment firm Blue Star Capital holds an 11.7% stake

World Bank readies 15 year SDB

The World Bank has selected a trio of banks for a new 15 year Sustainable Development Bond (SDB), its first euro benchmark of its 2020/21 fiscal year. Elsewhere, the Republic of Korea scooped €700m with

Deloitte in talks to spin-off restructuring arm

The Big Four firm is eyeing a management buyout of its restructuring business

DPE acquires Mehler Vario System

Deutsche Private Equity (DPE) has acquired a majority stake in Germany-based bulletproof vest and protective systems manufacturer Mehler Vario System from Munich-based industrial holding firm Armira.

Stellex Capital soars past Fund II hard cap to reach $1.775bn final close

Stellex Capital Management has soared to a impressive final close for its sophomore fundraise, beating its initial $1.25bn target by more than $500m.

British Private Equity Awards: shortlist announced

The shortlist for this year's Unquote British Private Equity Awards has been announced and the public vote is now underway – pick your winners before 5pm on 16 September.

GP-backed PolyTech bolts-on Fos4x

Verdane-backed PolyTech, a Denmark-based turbine blade technology specialist, has acquired Munich-based software company Fos4x from its shareholders. 

Riverside-backed GermanPersonnel acquires Evint

Recruitment software company GermanPersonnel, a portfolio company of Riverside Europe (the European arm of US-based sponsor The Riverside Company), has acquired HR software business Evint.

Wynnchurch Capital seals debut deal from new $2.27bn fund with Labrie buyout

Wynnchurch Capital has bought refuse collection vehicle and parts specialist Labrie Environmental Group as the debut deal from its new $2.27bn fund.

Coronavirus drug maker SciClone Pharma eyes Hong Kong IPO

SciClone Pharmaceutical (Holdings), a Chinese biopharmaceutical company that claims to have developed a drug to treat Covid-19, is seeking the greenlight to list in Hong Kong.

Columbus Venture invests in €7.4m round for Algenex

Columbus Venture Partners and Masterlux, a company backed by Cleon Capital and Vita Advisory, have invested in a €7.4m round for Spanish biotech company Algenex.

Naxicap, Impala make bids to acquire Ales

Naxicap Partners and Impala have made bids to acquire cosmetics and fragrances company Ales Groupe, accord to a report by Les Echos.

Helios Investment Partner bets on emerging markets payments by leading Thunes investment

Singapore-based FinTech startup Thunes has secured $60m in a Series B funding round led by Helios Investment Partners.

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