Providence Strategic Growth (PSG) has acquired a EUR 60m minority stake in Germany-based gym and fitness suite software developer Sport Alliance, investing via its Providence Strategic Growth Europe vehicle.
Global buyout house Permira has led a $170m series G round funding for sales enablement company Seismic to give it a $3bn valuation. The post Permira leads series G round for $3bn Seismic, JMI Equity
Aurelius has sold its stake in Netherlands-headquartered office supplier Office Depot Europe to France-based packaging and business supplies distributor Raja Group.
UK private equity house Rutland Partners has completed the acquisition of packaging supplier Southgate Global, eyeing its product development capability to meet the rising demand for sustainable packaging. The post Rutland Partners buys into Southgate
Zürich-based private equity house Evoco is aiming to beat its €150m target for a final close of its third fund by the end of Q3, AltAssets can reveal. The post Evoco planning to outdo €150m
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region saw US$39.1 billion in Fintech investment in H1'21, including a record US$15.1 billion in venture capital (VC) funding, said a study. Accordin...Article Link
German online pet supplies retailer Zooplus had accepted a €3bn takeover bid by global buyout major Hellman & Friedman to seize opportunities in the growing yet increasingly competitive market. The post Hellman & Friedman offers
Infrastructure-focused Foresight Group has made a £4.75m investment into Callen-Lenz Associates to scale the business by expanding its workforce. The post Foresight Group makes £4.75m investment in unmanned jet manufacturer Callen-Lenz Associates first appeared on
IK Investment Partners has agreed to exit corporate IT and cloud services provider Visolit to Advania for a merger after five years of investment. The post IK to exit $1bn revenue corporate IT and cloud
Cairngorm Capital has closed its third fund on £200m hard cap, almost doubled its £107.5m predecessor fund. The post Cairngorm Capital closes Fund III on £200m hard cap, almost 2x Fund II size first appeared
Growth investment major General Atlantic has agreed to co-lead a $1.5bn funding round for Turkish e-commerce platform Trendyol, leading its valuation to $16.5bn. The post General Atlantic co-leads new funding round in $16.5bn Turkish e-commerce
Searchlight Capital has entered into exclusive negotiations with Astorg and Mellby Gård to acquire smart parking and transport company Flowbird. The post Searchlight Capital in exclusive negotiations to acquire Flowbird from Astorg first appeared on
Global buyout house Permira has agreed to acquire a majority stake in property brokerage company Engel & Völkers. The post Permira to buy majority stake in Engel & Völkers for further international expansion first appeared
BlackRock Real Assets beat the target to collect €609m for its debut European Real Estate Debt fund from over 20 investors. The post BlackRock Real Assets closes debut European Real Estate Debt Fund on €609m
Technology and healthcare-focused buyout house Keensight Capital has agreed to exit portfolio company Demetra to AStorg after tripling the revenue of the company. The post Keensight Capital to exit Demetra after five years, boosts revenues
Private equity major Clayton, Dubilier & Rice has received an extended deadline from the Takeover Panel to consider a counter takeover bid for the supermarket chain Morrisons. The firm will now have until 20 August
The private equity industry is on track to post its best year with deal value, exit value and fund-raising all on pace to approach or cross $1tn by year end, according to the midyear report
Opalesque Industry Update - KKR has appointed Michaela Wood as a Director, effective immediately. Based in London, Michaela will join the EMEA private equity team to work on UK coverage as well as supporting investments
The private-equity firm aims to replicate its success in Europe in the U.S. market
Legal & General and NatWest Pension Trustee Limited (NWPTL) to establish a 15-year joint venture partnership. The post NatWest Pension Trustee teams with Legal & General to build home for elderly first appeared on
