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France: strong deals pipeline fuels high average entry multiple

With a strong rebound in dealdoing after the Q2 2020 lockdown, the French PE market remains the busiest in Europe – and deal-hungry sponsors with deep pockets should ensure processes remain heated in the coming

Ardian invests in lab testing business GBA Group

The German provider of laboratory services to the food, environment and pharmaceutical sectors, also serves the growing European medical cannabis industry

After 37 Years, Yellow Wood Reunites Dr. Scholl’s

Scholl’s Wellness Company, a portfolio company of Yellow Wood Partners, has agreed to acquire the Scholl footcare brand (Scholl), which operates globally outside of the Americas, from consumer-goods company Reckitt Benckiser. The buy of Scholl

Penta sells Mecom Group to US-based trade buyer

Central European investment group Penta Investments has sold its Slovak-based meat processing group Mecom to US company Smithfield Foods. 

Iconic Scholl, Dr Scholl’s brands reunited after over 30 years apart through Yellow Wood Partners deal

Major footwear retailer Scholl has been bought by US private equity house Yellow Wood Partners to reunite the business with the Dr Scholl's brand after more than 30 years of separate ownership.

GP Profile: Energy Impact Partners

As the energy-focused impact investor develops its European division, EIP managing partner Matthias Dill discusses the firm's origination network, its sector focus, and impact investing in a more competitive era. By Katharine Hidalgo

Hellman & Friedman to pledge over $1bn to its own PE fund

Hellman & Friedman Capital Partners X has a $20bn goal and will invest in both North America and Europe

Wind Point Closes its Largest Fund

Wind Point Partners has held a hard-cap close of the firm’s ninth fund, Wind Point Partners IX LP, with approximately $1.5 billion in capital commitments. This is the largest fund ever raised by Wind Point.

Praesidian Names New Partner

Praesidian Capital has added a new partner to its investment team with the promotion of Tom Duffy. At Praesidian, Mr. Duffy has been active sourcing new investments, conducting due diligence, structuring and executing transactions, and

Bank risk-sharing investment specialist Chorus shatters Fund IV goal with $1.4bn final close

Alternative credit manager Chorus Capital has soared past its Fund IV target to haul in $1.4bn for one of the largest private credit funds raised in Europe since the start of the Covid-19 crisis.

17Capital appoints IR and fundraising director

Pauline Chatin will be in charge of managing European investors, with an emphasis on French-speaking countries

17Capital appoints IR and fundraising director

Pauline Chatin will be in charge of managing European investors, with an emphasis on French-speaking countries

Tikehau banks over €1bn for energy transition fund

Over the last 18 months, Tikehau Capital’s T2 energy transition fund has invested €440m in European SMEs

Tikehau banks over €1bn for energy transition fund

Over the last 18 months, Tikehau Capital’s T2 energy transition fund has invested €440m in European SMEs

UCITS and AIF ended 2020 with record net sales in December

Opalesque Industry Update - The European Fund and Asset Management Association (EFAMA) has published its Investment Fund Industry Fact Sheet for December together with an overview of the net sales data for UCITS and AIFs

Praesidian Capital promotes long-serving investment exec Tom Duffy to partner

Transatlantic private equity investor Praesidian Capital has promoted long-serving investment exec Tom Duffy to partner.

Ambienta eyes rising water management sector growth with buyout of veteran pump-maker Caprari

Sustainability-focused private equity house Ambienta has bought into water pump and motor business Caprari as a bet on the sector's increasing growth.

Gulf Capital exits long-held Turkish internet provider Turknet after over 150% EBITDA growth

Gulf Capital has sealed the exit of Turkish internet provider Turknet Iletisim Hizmetleri after seeing its subscriber numbers and EBITDA soar during its ownership.

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