CVC weighs strategic options for IT training provider QA

CVC Capital is weighing strategic options for QA that could lead to an exit or the breakup and sale of parts of the UK-based IT training provider as early as next year, six sources familiar

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

Carlyle passes €3bn for hefty new Europe-focused tech fund

Global buyout giant Carlyle has reportedly pulled in more than €3bn for its latest European tech-focused fundraise. The post Carlyle passes €3bn for hefty new Europe-focused tech fund first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

Gresham House reaps 6.9x money on Equip exit

Growth equity investor Gresham House Ventures has sold its equity stake in outdoor apparel manufacturer Equip Outdoor Technologies, the parent company of specialist outdoor brands Rab and Lowe Alpine.

CVC Capital eyes potential Aesop takeover, company could sell for £1.5bn

Private equity giant CVC Capital Partners is reportedly eyeing a takeover of skincare brand Aesop in a deal which could value the business at up to £1.5bn. The post CVC Capital eyes potential Aesop takeover,

KKR invests in CVC's French insurer April Group

KKR is acquiring a majority stake in April Group, a French insurance broker backed by CVC since 2019.

Proterra eyes Asian food sector boom with new $200m-plus fund close

Food-focused private equity house Proterra Investment Partners has raised more than $200m for the final close of its Asia-focused fund. The post Proterra eyes Asian food sector boom with new $200m-plus fund close first appeared

Gresham House scored 6.9x return selling long-held outdoor clothing business Equip

UK growth equity investor Gresham House Ventures has scored a 6.9x return selling its stake in outdoor clothing maker Equip Outdoor Technologies UK. The post Gresham House scored 6.9x return selling long-held outdoor clothing business

Stonepeak already eyeing up to $20bn for new flagship fund, months after $14bn predecessor close – report

Infrastructure and real assets investor Stonepeak is reportedly eyeing up to $20bn for its latest North American infrastructure fund, just months after collecting $14bn for its predecessor vehicle. The post Stonepeak already eyeing up to $20bn

European VC values holding up despite bearish macro conditions

European venture capital valuations have held up well in the last quarter amid the overwhelming bearish market conditions prevalant since the beginning of the year, new research shows. The post European VC values holding up

Earlybird opens London office to step up UK and Ireland deployment

Germany-headquartered venture capital firm Earlybird has announced the opening of a new office in London, expanding its European presence with the aim of partnering with more UK-based entrepreneurs.

Eurazeo strikes €210m first close for infrastructure transition fund, picks up EIF backing

European investment major Eurazeo has hit a €210m first close for its debut infrastructure fund focused on the digital, transport and energy transition sectors. The post Eurazeo strikes €210m first close for infrastructure transition fund,

NatWest private banking arm Coutts, BGF reach £80m for UK SME fundraise

NatWest Group private banking arm Coutts and growth capital investor BGF has raised more than £80m for a UK Enterprise Fund targeting scale-up and early-stage businesses. The post NatWest private banking arm Coutts, BGF reach

Apollo seals $2.4bn final close for new opportunistic credit fund

Global buyout giant Apollo has raised $2.4bn for the final close of a new commingled multi-asset opportunistic credit fund. The post Apollo seals $2.4bn final close for new opportunistic credit fund first appeared on AltAssets

Access Capital strikes €400m final close for sophomore infrastructure fundraise

European private assets specialist Access Capital Partners has closed its second infrastructure fund on €400m. The post Access Capital strikes €400m final close for sophomore infrastructure fundraise first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

Spanish fund manager Tresmares expands to UK with £725m fund, London office

Spanish fund manager Tresmares Capital has expanded into the UK with the launch of a £725m evergreen fund and dedicated London office. The post Spanish fund manager Tresmares expands to UK with £725m fund, London

World Fund on track for debut climate tech fund final close in 2023

Climate technology VC investor World Fund is on track to hold a final close for its debut fund next year amid growing demand for investments in the sector, founding partner Danijel Višević told Unquote.

Motive bolsters VC arm with embedded/capital acquisition

Motive Partners has agreed to acquire German VC firm embedded/capital, expanding the geographic outreach of its recently created venture capital arm.

Dubai-based Morphosis raises $100m for India-focused deep-tech, B2B, software fund

Dubai-based early-stage investment house Morphosis Venture Capital has raised $100m for an India-focused fund. The post Dubai-based Morphosis raises $100m for India-focused deep-tech, B2B, software fund first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

Fintech investor Motive Partners expands in Europe with embedded/capital buyout

Fintech investor Motive Partners has agreed to buy European venture capital platform embedded/capital. The firm, which boasts former JPMorgan Chase exec Blythe Masters as a founding partner, will expand its operations into Europe through the investment

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