HR platform Personio hits $1.7bn valuation thanks to venture capital-backed investment round

A string of venture capital firms have helped HR software platform Personio hit a $1.7bn valuation by backing the company's latest funding round.

Godiva to close its cafes and boutiques in North America

Firm says Covid pandemic has led to a steep fall in sales over past year

Apax Partners buys into Carlyle-backed insurance intermediary PIB

Apax Partners has bought into Carlyle-backed insurance intermediary PIB through an MBO deal.

KKR, Iconiq Capital back food delivery business Wolt as part of $530m investment round

Global buyout giant KKR is among investors providing a $530m investment to European food delivery business Wolt.

Permira said to eye almost £1.3bn raise through IPO of iconic British bootmaker Dr Martens

European private equity major Permira is reportedly looking to raise almost £1.3bn through the IPO of renowned British bootmaker Dr Martens.

Cryptocurrency asset algorithmic liquidity provider Wintermute gets Lightspeed Venture Partners-led $20m Series B

Wintermute, an algorithmic liquidity provider for cryptocurrency assets, has closed its Series B round on $20m, as it looks launch its request to quote (RFQ) solution.

Private equity credit investor Northstar Capital raises almost $500m for new mezzanine funds

Private equity-focused credit investor Northstar Capital has raised almost $500m of new capital through a pair of new mezzanine investment vehicles.

Gauge Capital hits $800m ‘one and done’ Fund III close, more than two predecessor fund combined

Mid-market Texas buyout house Gauge Capital has soared to easily its biggest-ever fund through an $800m one-and-done final close.

Ufenau Capital Partners picks refrigeration business R&M as debut Spanish investment

Swiss buyout house Ufenau Capital Partners has made its first investment in Spain by picking up a majority stake in industrial refrigeration business Diseño y Mantenimiento de Plantas Frigoríficas (R&M).

Eurazeo raising new infra fund after bringing in trio to launch dedicated team

French investment major Eurazeo is launching a new infrastrucure fundraise after creating a new team specialising in the asset class.

Impax AM sells biggest solar PV farm in the Netherlands to German pension fund

Sustainability-focused investment house Impax Asset Management has completed the sale of largest operational solar PV farm in the Netherlands.

European telecom towers become hot assets amid rollout of 5G

Telecoms are realising it is cheaper to share infrastructure than start from scratch, and independent tower companies may offer the best deals

Venture capital takes off: How the lines between VC and PE are blurring

Ian Connatty, managing director of British Patient Capital, talks about the state-owned agency’s journey to becoming the UK’s largest investor in venture growth funds and the increasing blurring of the lines between venture capital and

AMB :- Europe shatters annual record for VC investment attracting $49bn in 2020

Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: Europe beat its previous annual high of $41.9 billion in VC investment (2019), attracting $49 billion in VC investment in 2020, said a study. According to the KPMG Private Enterprise Venture

Gaia expands European operations with new German office

The new Berlin office will be headed by Robin Eric Haak, hired as general partner in the DACH and Nordics markets

Norway’s HitecVision in exclusive talks to buy Exxon’s UK assets

The talks are aimed at closing a deal by the end of the quarter, the energy-focused firm said

Alchemy rules out offer for UK estate agency group Countrywide

Decision brings to an end speculation that Countrywide could make renewed offer

HCAP Partners buys into clinical trial, commerical medicine patient finder 83bar

California-based private equity house HCAP Partners has backed 83bar, which helps to find and retain qualified individuals for clinical trials and commercial clients.

Partners Group becomes majority owner of TA, HGGC-backed Idera

Global private markets investment major Partners Group has upped its investment in IT professional software provider Idera to become the majority owner.

Elbrus holds first close on $260m for third fund – report

Russia and CIS-focused private equity firm Elbrus Capital has held a first close on $260m for its latest vehicle, Elbrus Capital Fund III, according to local press reports.

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