Early-stage European VC major Balderton Capital has brought in veteran software executive, advisor and angel investor Dave Kellogg as its first ever executive in residence. The post European VC major Balderton brings in industry veteran
Switzerland-headquartered BtoV Partners has held a final close for BtoV Digital Technologies Fund II on USD 135m.
Netherlands-headquartered Bolster Investment Partners has launched Bolster Investments II, which has surpassed its EUR 200m target as of its first close.
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Veolia Environment and Suez agreed to merge in April after a lengthy hostile takeover battle
Growth capital investor 3TS Capital Partners has held a first close for its fourth fund, which has a target of EUR 150m.
CVC has agreed to acquire a significant interest in their accounting advisory firm CFGI at a valuation of $1.85bn. Carlyle, which invested in CFGI three years ago, will reinvest in the company in partnership with
Blackstone and Vista Equity Partners have completed a buyout of higher education tech software provider Ellucian from fellow private equity houses TPG and Leonard Green & Partners. The post Blackstone, Vista buy Ellucian from private
Shortfalls in the consistency, diversification and cost-efficiency of its private-equity portfolio contributed to its underperformance against policy benchmarks
Private equity pair Nordic Capital and Avista Capital Partners has agreed to sell Swiss pharma business Acino to Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth investor ADQ. The post Abu Dhabi sovereign arm buys Nordic Capital, Avista-backed pharma
Specialist investor Lever VC has held an $80m final close for its inaugural fund to back early-stage plant-based and cultivated meat and dairy companies. The firm said it is already actively speaking with investors to
Zooplus, a German online retailer of pet food and supplies, has stated that KKR has decided to no longer pursue its voluntary takeover offer for the firm.
Two private equity firms remain in the running for French utility Engie's Equans services unit after three buyout majors were reportedly struck off the list of bidders. The post Three buyout majors out of Engie
Valerie Auffray, previously head of investor relations at private equity healthcare investor Apposite Capital, has joined placement agent Triago as a partner based in the firm's London office.
Australian design software company Canva has hit a $40bn valuation through its latest private equity and venture capital-backed investment round, becoming the fifth most valuable private startup in the world. The post Canva hits $40bn
Oxford Nanopore has decided to list on its home exchange rather than the Nasdaq in New York
Aldrich Capital Partners has hit the $450m hard cap for its sophomore fundraise, just three years after closing its debut investment fund. The post Aldrich Capital hits $450m hard cap for Fund II, just three
Adam Turtle, co-founder and partner at placement agent Rede Partners, joins the podcast to discuss the firm's journey over its first decade and the main trends in the European fundraising landscape.
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