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UK Supreme Court says Uber drivers are workers in dismissal of appeal

The UK’s top court 'unanimously dismissed' Uber's appeal against a 2016 employment tribunal ruling

Arcline’s IPS Buys IRP Group

Integrated Polymer Solutions, a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, has acquired IRP Group. Arcline acquired Integrated Polymer Solutions from Industrial Growth Partners in July 2019. IRP is a designer and manufacturer of elastomeric sealing

O2 Adds New Associate

O2 Investment Partners has named Sam Wegenke as the firm’s newest associate. At O2, Mr. Wegenke will be actively evaluating new transactions, conducting due diligence, underwriting new investments, and working with the firm’s portfolio company

Carlyle backs away from Signature Aviation offer

The British aviation support services company was approached by the firm in January for a potential takeover

3i banks on outsourced recruitment revival post-Covid with Wilson Human Capital investment

UK private equity investor 3i Group has agreed a $120m investment in recruitment specialist Wilson Human Capital Group as it banks on revitalised growth for the industry post-Covid-19.

KKR Sells Five UK Student Accommodation Assets For £291m

Under KKR's ownership, the assets have been developed to meet growing demand for high-quality student accommodation in an underserved market LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced the sale of five major

IBM Continues Spree with Buy of Taos from Bunker Hill

Bunker Hill Capital has sold Taos Mountain, an IT managed services provider, to IBM. San Jose-based Taos provides multi-cloud cloud consulting and managed services to North America-based companies that are active in the technology, financial

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

New challenger emerges in PE battle for KPMG UK restructuring arm

A new challenger has emerged in the private equity tussle for KPMG's UK restructuring services division as Epiris reportedly prepares to enter the fray.

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.

Growth Capital Partners scores another Fund IV exit as fifth flagship raise goes on

UK private equity house Growth Capital Partners has scored another exit from its fourth flagship fund as its continues hunting for capital for Fund V.

Baird Capital pockets 4x return with Collingwood sale

The buyer of UK's LED lighting products maker is sustainability-focused firm Ambienta

HSBC Asset Management looks to tap ‘underserved’ UK mid-market PE debt market with new lending platform

HSBC Asset Management has launched a UK-focused direct lending investment capability as part of a plan to boost the firm’s alternative investments platform.

Ambienta buys Collingwood from Baird

Baird Capital has sold UK-based lights specialist Collingwood Lighting to Ambienta.

Baird Capital sells on Collingwood Lighting to Ambienta after doubling EBITDA in less than three years

Baird Capital has sold Collingwood Lighting to fellow private equity house Ambienta after less than three years in its portfolio.

London tech scene business support provider Jeffreys Henry follows Covid boom with investment from Tenzing

UK-based private equity house Tenzing has backed London tech scene audit, tax and business support services provider Jeffreys Henry.

Investcorp acquires industrial portfolio in Wales

Acquisition is the firm’s 11th property investment in the UK since launching its European real estate business in 2017

Hollywood, Netflix VFX provider Outpost scores multimillion-pound YFM Equity Partners backing

Hollywood, Netflix and Amazon visual effects provider Outpost VFX has sealed a multi-million pound investment from YFM Equity Partners.

Kester Capital bulks out deals team to speed investment of newly-raised sophomore fund

Kester Capital has bulked out its dealmaking team by bringing in three new associates.

BVCA chief: private equity stands ready to shore up the UK’s economy post-Covid

The industry is well aligned with government objectives and other pressing priorities such as competitiveness and closing the gaps between the regions

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