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ESG: ‘No longer optional’ for asset managers, says Goldman Sachs

The combination of increased regulation at European level and President Biden’s drive for sustainable business will see the ESG trend accelerate

It’s not just Wall Street: bankers gear up for Spac boom in Europe

Ex-UniCredit CEO Jean-Pierre Mustier has joined a growing list of European banking bigwigs to launch Spacs

Will private equity aim high on European cannabis?

As experts predict the region will become the world’s largest legal cannabis market over the next five years, some growth equity firms are rushing to get in there first

Exclusive: Carve-out deals will continue to rise in Europe, says survey

The increased complexity of portfolio valuations is set to be the biggest barrier to such deals

Nordic Capital seals impressive Cint Group IPO at SEK9.8bn valuation

Nordic Capital has sealed an impressive IPO of digital survey specialist Cint Group at a SEK9.8bn ($1.18bn) valuation.

Booming bamboo toothbrush business Humble sold by Verdane after soaring revenue growth

Northern European buyout and growth equity house Verdane is capitalising on a huge revenue rise at bamboo toothbrush maker The Humble Co to sell the business to listed Swedish foodtech company Bayn Group.

Bertram Sells Flow Control Group to KKR

KKR has agreed to acquire Flow Control Group (FCG) from Bertram Capital. FCG is a distributor of flow control and industrial automation products, FCG’s products include pumps, filtration, air compression, dehydration and purification equipment; instrumentation

Novacap Closes its Largest Fund

Novacap has closed Novacap TMT VI LP (Nova VI) with just over $1.8 billion of capital. The new fund is the largest ever raised by Novacap. Nova VI was significantly oversubscribed and beat its target

Canadian, Asian alternatives fundraises among $390m of new LACERA commitments

The $65bn-managing LA County Employees Retirement Association has revealed $390m of new private equity and venture capital funds.

Kempen co-invests in £46.5m Eque2 MBO

Kempen European Private Equity has co-invested in software company Eque2 in its £46.5m management buyout.

KKR says it sees continued UK student housing demand amid £219m sale of five developments to Greystar

Global buyout giant KKR has sold five major student housing developments across the UK to Greystar Real Estate Partners in a £219m deal.

IK to sell quartz sink pioneer Schock to Triton after more than doubling operating profit

IK Investment Partners has agreed to sell Fund VIII investment Schock to fellow private equity house Triton after more than doubling operating profit at the quartz kitchen sink specialist.

Savant Growth gathers $500m for inaugural fund

The firm is a spinout of European growth investor Kennet Partners, which likely will co-invest on deals with Savant

Five Seasons launches second fund

Paris-based venture capital house Five Seasons Ventures has launched a new vehicle, Food Tech Opportunity II, to target the European food technology sector, according to a regulatory filing.

European banks use pandemic to clean house

Long resistant to change, Germany’s Commerzbank and others are slashing jobs, closing branches and forcing customers online

Flashpoint holds $70m first close for new venture secondaries fund

Flashpoint, an investment firm that focuses on eastern Europe and Israel, has today announced a first close on $70m for its new secondaries fund.

Andera Partners brings in Zaist Capital as its dedicated infra investment arm

European private equity house Andera Partners has brought in Zaist Capital Partners as its dedicated infrastructure investment arm.

Flashpoint targets $200m for debut secondary fund

The European venture capital firm expects to hold the fund's final close by early 2022

AMB :- Amundi launches emerging markets green bond fund

Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: Amundi, Europe&`s largest asset manager, announced the launch of Amundi Funds Emerging Markets Green Bond, an emerging markets green bond strategy open to international institutional and r...Article Link

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