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The Bolt-Ons Digest – 14 December 2022

The Bolt-ons Digest is a compilation done by Unquote with the main add-on deals announced by PE-backed companies in Europe over the last few days.

Hg to exit Transporeon in EUR 1.88bn sale to trade

Tech sponsor Hg has agreed to sell Transporeon to US-listed industrial technology group Trimble in a deal that values the German transportation management software provider at EUR 1.88bn.

Kester to reap 4.8x return in Vixio exit to Perwyn

Kester Capital has agreed to sell Vixio Regulatory Intelligence, a UK-based provider of global regulatory intelligence to the payments and gambling markets, to European private equity investor Perwyn.

Speedinvest raises EUR 500m for fourth flagship vehicle; closes climate fund on EUR 80m

Austrian VC firm Speedinvest has raised EUR 500m for its fourth flagship fund and held a EUR 80m final close for its Climate & Industry Opportunity vehicle.

William Blair launches Madrid office, adds investment banking practice in Zurich

William Blair has opened an office in Madrid and added investment banking capabilities to its Zurich office.

Mircap nears first close for debut co-investment fund

France-headquartered private equity asset manager Mircap Partners is aiming to hold a first close for its debut co-investment fund by the end of 2022, founding partner Michele Mezzarobba told Unquote.

Large LPs among most concerned about denominator effect – Coller Capital

Two thirds of large LPs and public pension funds are citing the denominator effect as a factor that is slowing down the pace of their commitments to private equity, Coller Capital’s latest Global Private Equity

ICG plots sale of hedge fund data platform With Intelligence

Intermediate Capital Group is in the early stages of exploring a sale of With Intelligence, the data and intelligence service used by the asset management industry, sources familiar with the matter said.

Move Capital plans 2023 final close for debut European growth fund

Pan-European growth equity fund Move Capital plans to secure a final close for its debut European growth technology fund by H1 2023, co-founders Sophie Sursock and Hervé Malaussena told Unquote.

EQT moves SHL Medical stake into long-term strategy fund

EQT has transferred its minority stake in Swiss drug delivery manufacturer SHL Medical to EQT Future, the GP's new impact-driven, longer-hold investment strategy.

L Catterton to kick off Pinarello sale early next year

Bicycle manufacturer Pinarello will hit the Italian auction pipeline in a process guided by Houlihan Lokey, a source close to and a source familiar with the situation said.

Unigestion’s de Dardel to succeed Frick as CEO

Christophe de Dardel is to take up the role of the CEO at Switzerland-headquartered asset manager Unigestion from 1 January 2023, succeeding Fiona Frick after her 12-year tenure in the role.

Thoma Bravo raises USD 32.4bn across three strategies

US software investor Thoma Bravo has completed fundraising for its buyout funds totaling more than USD 32.4bn in capital commitments.

Impact investor Creation collects $270m for fifth flagship fundraise

Impact-focused Creation Investments Capital Management has hit a $270m final close for its latest flagship private equity fundraise. The post Impact investor Creation collects $270m for fifth flagship fundraise first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity

L Catterton’s latest Brazil deal sees firm back pioneering tyre seller CantuStore

Consumer-focused private equity major L Catterton has invested in Brazilian tyre retailer and distributor CantuStore. The 16-year-old business sources a premium and value tyres from both domestic and international manufacturers and sells them directly to consumers

Quona Capital hauls in more capital for emerging market financial inclusion through Fund III close

Emerging markets financial inclusion VC investor Quona Capital has leaped past its target for its third fundraise by pulling in just over $330m at final close. The post Quona Capital hauls in more capital for

Advent creates €3bn revenue chemicals company by merging Caldic with Wilbur-Ellis’ Connell

Advent International has merged its portfolio business Caldic with Wilbur-Ellis' Connell to create a life science and chemicals company with combined revenues of about €3bn. The post Advent creates €3bn revenue chemicals company by merging

Brazilian sustainable fish farmer Tilabras gets Ocean 14 Capital backing

Impact investor Ocean 14 Capital has commited more than €10m to Tilabras, a Brazilian producer of sustainable Tilapia fish. The post Brazilian sustainable fish farmer Tilabras gets Ocean 14 Capital backing first appeared on AltAssets

Latin American business-focused L’ATTITUDE Ventures closes $100m first fund with big bank backing

Latin American entrepreneur owned businesses focused L’ATTITUDE Ventures has closed its first institutional fund on over $100m. The post Latin American business-focused L’ATTITUDE Ventures closes $100m first fund with big bank backing first appeared on

Golden Gate Capital bags $479m sale of engine lubricant specialist PetroChoice

Golden Gate Capital has sold engine lubricant and services business PetroChoice to Moove, a subsidiary of Brazilian conglomerate Cosan, in a $479m deal. The post Golden Gate Capital bags $479m sale of engine lubricant specialist

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