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LDC invests in IWS Group to support acquisition plans

LDC has made a significant minority investment in IWS Group, a UK-based warehouse products and services provider.

FPE Capital invests in Global App Testing

FPE Capital, a software and services-focused lower mid-market growth investor, has invested in Global App Testing (GAT), a UK-based web and app testing software provider.

AnaCap could explore Wealthtime sale in 12 months

AnaCap Financial Partners could kick off a sale of UK wealth management platform Wealthtime in about 12 months, according to three sources familiar with the situation.

Earth Capital merges four assets to form bioenergy plant SEHL

Earth Capital Limited, a UK-based growth equity impact investor, has announced the formation of Sustainable Energy Holdings Limited (SEHL), a new company created via the merger of four low-carbon bioenergy generation assets in its portfolio.

Hg hauls in more than €17bn across two funds, eyes imminent flagship vehicle close – report

European private equity major Hg has reportedly breezed past its $8.5bn target for its third large-cap fundraise ahead of an imminent final close. The firm has hauled in $11bn for Saturn 3 according to PEI, which

Darktrace share price soars as Thoma Bravo enters talks to take company private

UK cybersecurity business Darktrace has seen its share price soar after it emerged US buyout house Thoma Bravo has begun talks to take the company private. The post Darktrace share price soars as Thoma Bravo

Blackstone could sell Butlin’s back to former owner family, just over 18 months after buyout

Blackstone's 18-month ownership of venerable UK holiday resort chain Butlin's could already be coming to an end amid report of a £300m buy-back offer from the family behind the company's former owners. The post Blackstone

Pollen Street’s US expansion continues with ex-Blackstone, Siguler Guff hire as partner

Former Royal Bank of Scotland private equity arm Pollen Street Capital has named a new partner for US business development by bringing in former Blackstone, Siguler Guff and Vida Capital exec William Tice. The post

The Market for CEOs: Evidence from Private Equity

Posted by Paul A. Gompers (Harvard Business School), Steven N. Kaplan (University of Chicago), and Vladimir Mukharlyamov (Georgetown University), on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 Editor's Note: Paul A. Gompers is Eugene Holman Professor of Business Administration

Connection Capital hires associate director from Liberum

UK-based private equity firm Connection Capital has hired James Greenwood as associate director to its investment team.

Kindred Capital heads for first close of third fund

UK-based venture capital firm Kindred Capital is planning to hold the first close for its third fund in summer 2022, with a final close expected at the end of this year, or in early 2023,

Graphite Capital exits YSC Consulting after five-year hold

UK mid-market buyout house Graphite Capital has exited YSC Consulting after five years. The post Graphite Capital exits YSC Consulting after five-year hold first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

One Equity Partners agrees sale of BRUSH Group power generation arm to Baker Hughes

One Equity Partners has agreed to sell the power generation business of UK-based BRUSH Group to energy technology company Baker Hughes. The post One Equity Partners agrees sale of BRUSH Group power generation arm to

Macquarie Asset Management agrees €2.4bn deal to buy Suez Recycling from Veolia

Macquarie Asset Management has agreed €2.4bn deal to acquire 100% of the share capital of Suez Recycling and Recovery UK Group from French waste management giant Veolia. The post Macquarie Asset Management agrees €2.4bn deal

Literacy acquires fragrance products maker Ashleigh & Burwood

Literacy Capital, a UK-listed closed-end investment company, has acquired UK-based home fragrance manufacturer Ashleigh & Burwood.

Cornerstone VC holds GBP 20m first close for debut fund

Tech-focused firm Cornerstone VC, born out of black-led angel group Cornerstone Partners, has held a first close on GBP 20m for a fund dedicated to invest in diverse UK companies at pre-seed and seed stage.

LDC reaps 4x returns in Aqualisa GBP 130m trade exit

Mid-market sponsor LDC has sold Aqualisa to US-listed Fortune Brands Home & Security in a transaction that values the UK-based manufacturer of shower products at GBP 130m.

Cinven to exit working-at-height devices maker Tractel after seven-year hold

Private equity major Cinven has agreed to exit working-at-height devices maker Tractel for €500m enterprise value. The post Cinven to exit working-at-height devices maker Tractel after seven-year hold first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

Octopus Ventures strikes first close for first dedicated pre-seed fundraise

UK-based Octopus Ventures has launched its first dedicated pre-seed fundraise targeting early-stage startups across Europe. The post Octopus Ventures strikes first close for first dedicated pre-seed fundraise first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

Aurelius to buy Footasylum following antitrust ruling

Distressed investor Aurelius is to acquire UK streetwear and sportswear retailer Footasylum from JD Sports in a deal valued at around EUR 45m.

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