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BGF sells Renal Services

BGF has sold dialysis services provider Renal Services to healthcare group DaVita UK.

Barclays launches long-awaited Asda package

Left lead Barclays has launched the first part of the buyout debt to fund the Issa brothers and TDR Capital’s takeover of UK supermarket chain Asda, an €840m loan. The bulk of the £3.5bn debt

UK film finance company seeks to float investment trust

Great Point Entertainment Income Trust, a UK investment trust engaged in film financing, has launched a £200m IPO on the London Stock Exchange.

Most Forwarded: Opalesque most forwarded article – week 4: PE/VC Venture capital takes off How the lines between VC and PE are blurring, Global venture capital clusters in fewer firms, Bumper year for UK private equity as deals soar 257%

Venture capital takes off: How the lines between VC and PE are blurring From PE News: As 2020 came to an end, Ian Connatty, managing director of British Patient Capital (BPC), had good reason to

One Peak promotes Mayer to partner after seven years at firm

Europe and Israel-focused tech investor One Peak has promoted Christoph Mayer to partner after seven years at the firm.

Abingworth raises its biggest transatlantic biotech fund yet through $465m final close

Life science investor Abingworth has upped the ante yet again with its 13th fundraise by hitting a $465m final close for the fund.

Rockpool invests in EA-RS

Rockpool has invested in EA-RS Fire Group, a provider of fire protection systems to the UK data centre market.

Queens Park Equity celebrates £185m hard cap close for first fundraise

Queen's Park Equity has hit a £185m hard cap final close for its debut fundraise, beating its initial target despite the pressures of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Bill could make dealmaking more difficult

The UK’s National Security and Investment Bill could create delays and greater uncertainty if passed

Experienced growth investor PSG picks up €1.25bn to close debut European investment fund

Growth investment major PSG has struck a €1.25bn final close for its first fund dedicated to the European market.

Brexit: City lobbyists call for swift progress on financial services talks

Data sharing, equivalence and clarity on business travel must be top priorities in talks for the sector, TheCityUK said

Marston’s rejects Platinum Equity takeover bid

The British pub and brewing business said the US-based firm's £693.4m offer "very significantly undervalues" the company

Blackstone acquires UK’s Bourne Leisure

The owner of Legoland operator Merlin Entertainments is betting on the post-pandemic recovery of the hospitality sector

Blackstone to acquire Bourne Leisure

Blackstone has agreed to acquire Bourne Leisure, the UK-based holiday resort company that owns Haven, Butlin's and Warner Leisure Hotels.

Pollen Street brings in experienced head of business development as Fund IV raise continues

Former RBS private equity arm Pollen Street Capital has brought in investment industry veteran Hugh Cutler as head of business development.

Local authorities call for financial oversight of PE-owned children’s care homes

Councils slam 'excessive profits' of privately-run residential children's homes in England

Dr. Martens targets £3.7bn valuation in stock market float

The UK bootmaker is owned by Permira, which plans to retain a stake after the float

British judge grants US extradition request for Abraaj founder

Arif Naqvi faces racketeering, fraud, theft and bribery charges in the US

Schroders sells portfolio of seven assets to Rosetta for £49m

Schroders UK Public Private Trust has sold a portfolio of seven life sciences companies to Rosetta Capital for £49m.

Flexpoint Ford agrees first UK investment with planned take-private of AFH Financial Group

Financial services and healthcare-focused private equity firm Flexpoint Ford has agreed to its first UK investment by backing financial planning-led wealth management business AFH Financial Group.

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