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Month: October 2020

RedFish invests in FII-backed Maticmind

RedFish LongTerm Capital has acquired a minority stake in Italian IT systems integrator Maticmind, which is backed by Fondo Italiano d'Investimento (FII).

Arbor Investment lauds long-time food, beverage specialism after LPs commit $1.5bn to hefty new fund

Food and beverage-focused private equity house Arbor Investments has sealed a huge jump in fund size by raising $1.5bn of LP capital for its fifth flagship investment vehicle.

Ambienta's Amutec acquires Mobert, creates In Pack Machinery

Amutec, a portfolio company of private equity firm Ambienta, has acquired Mobert, a manufacturer of machinery for the production of plastic and biodegradable bags.

Sofinnova appoints Anderson as partner

Sofinnova Partners has appointed Joe Anderson as a partner in the Crossover Fund.

It’s Johnson’s Brexit deadline day, but Goldman still expects a ‘thin’ deal with EU

The UK's chief negotiator David Frost is advising the prime minister against walking away from the talks

Covid forcing newer private equity firms out of fundraising while veteran operators raise huge amounts

European private equity fundraising activity has come roaring back in the third quarter thanks to a slew of big fund closes - but the coronavirus pandemic is forcing many less-established GPs out of the capital

Food and beverage-focused Arbor raises $1.5bn in 87 days

The US-based firm's CEO, Gregory Purcell, said technology allowed the process to progress more quickly

Newion leads €2.5m round for Mediatool

Swedish media management software company Mediatool has raised €2.5m in a series-A funding round led by Dutch investor Newion, alongside J12 Ventures, Almi Invest and current investor Twig.

Strattam Capital looks to boost Netstock’s North America expansion with majority stake buy

Tech-focused private equity house Strattam Capital has made a majority investment in SME inventory planning and optimisation software provider Netstock.

British Private Equity Awards 2020: winners announced

Unquote unveils the winners of the 2020 British Private Equity Awards, hotly contested despite a most challenging market.

HarbourVest collects over $8bn for new secondary fund

Secondaries vehicles have been one of the few bright spots for private equity fundraising in 2020

Vista Equity’s Smith reaches settlement with DoJ in tax probe

Billionaire is set to pay $140m and admit liability for additional taxes owed but won’t be prosecuted

Education tech specialist Brighteye Ventures rides Covid distance learning boom with sophomore fundraise

European edtech investment specialist Brighteye Ventures has almost doubled its assets under management through a first close of its sophomore fund.

Second wave of Covid-19 biggest threat to fund managers eyeing LP capital – survey

LPs fears over a second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic is the biggest threat to alternative asset fund managers looking to raise new capital, new research shows.

Sofinnova Partners swoops for Anderson as partner to boost growth-stage Crossover Fund team

European life sciences venture capital major Sofinnova Partners has brought on board experienced former Abingworth investor Joe Anderson as a partner.

Summa Equity picks up majority stake in protein production, research specialist Sengenics

Stockholm's Summa Equity has bought a majority stake in protein production and research specialist Sengenics through its €610m second fund.

Baidu Capital, Lake Bleu Capital among backers for lung disease diagnosis, treatment business Broncus

Lung disease diagnosis and treatment startup Broncus Holding Company has picked up a round of Series C investment from VC houses including Baidu Capital and Lake Bleu Capital.

Continuous online security assessment startup Cyberpion gets $8.25m venture capital-led investment

Security platform Cyberpion has closed a venture capital-led seed round on $8.25m to help it increase its sales and marketing efforts.

KKR & Co. Inc. to Announce Third Quarter 2020 Results

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR) announced today that it plans to release its financial results for the third quarter 2020 on Friday, October 30, 2020, before the opening of trading on

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