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The Bolt-Ons Digest – 14 December 2022

The Bolt-ons Digest is a compilation done by Unquote with the main add-on deals announced by PE-backed companies in Europe over the last few days.

Hg to exit Transporeon in EUR 1.88bn sale to trade

Tech sponsor Hg has agreed to sell Transporeon to US-listed industrial technology group Trimble in a deal that values the German transportation management software provider at EUR 1.88bn.

Kester to reap 4.8x return in Vixio exit to Perwyn

Kester Capital has agreed to sell Vixio Regulatory Intelligence, a UK-based provider of global regulatory intelligence to the payments and gambling markets, to European private equity investor Perwyn.

Speedinvest raises EUR 500m for fourth flagship vehicle; closes climate fund on EUR 80m

Austrian VC firm Speedinvest has raised EUR 500m for its fourth flagship fund and held a EUR 80m final close for its Climate & Industry Opportunity vehicle.

William Blair launches Madrid office, adds investment banking practice in Zurich

William Blair has opened an office in Madrid and added investment banking capabilities to its Zurich office.

Mircap nears first close for debut co-investment fund

France-headquartered private equity asset manager Mircap Partners is aiming to hold a first close for its debut co-investment fund by the end of 2022, founding partner Michele Mezzarobba told Unquote.

Large LPs among most concerned about denominator effect – Coller Capital

Two thirds of large LPs and public pension funds are citing the denominator effect as a factor that is slowing down the pace of their commitments to private equity, Coller Capital’s latest Global Private Equity

ICG plots sale of hedge fund data platform With Intelligence

Intermediate Capital Group is in the early stages of exploring a sale of With Intelligence, the data and intelligence service used by the asset management industry, sources familiar with the matter said.

Move Capital plans 2023 final close for debut European growth fund

Pan-European growth equity fund Move Capital plans to secure a final close for its debut European growth technology fund by H1 2023, co-founders Sophie Sursock and Hervé Malaussena told Unquote.

EQT moves SHL Medical stake into long-term strategy fund

EQT has transferred its minority stake in Swiss drug delivery manufacturer SHL Medical to EQT Future, the GP's new impact-driven, longer-hold investment strategy.

L Catterton to kick off Pinarello sale early next year

Bicycle manufacturer Pinarello will hit the Italian auction pipeline in a process guided by Houlihan Lokey, a source close to and a source familiar with the situation said.

Unigestion’s de Dardel to succeed Frick as CEO

Christophe de Dardel is to take up the role of the CEO at Switzerland-headquartered asset manager Unigestion from 1 January 2023, succeeding Fiona Frick after her 12-year tenure in the role.

Thoma Bravo raises USD 32.4bn across three strategies

US software investor Thoma Bravo has completed fundraising for its buyout funds totaling more than USD 32.4bn in capital commitments.

TZP Group picks up US soccer retailer Soccer Post

Private equity house TZP Group has picked up Soccer Post Holdings, the largest local-market-focused omni-channel soccer specialty retailer in the US. The post TZP Group picks up US soccer retailer Soccer Post first appeared on

San Francisco Equity Partners picks up shop sign and display maker DGS Retail

Consumer-focused buyout house San Francisco Equity Partners has bought DGS Retail, a provider of signage and displays for retail, grocery and foodservice brands. The post San Francisco Equity Partners picks up shop sign and display

L Catterton’s latest Brazil deal sees firm back pioneering tyre seller CantuStore

Consumer-focused private equity major L Catterton has invested in Brazilian tyre retailer and distributor CantuStore. The 16-year-old business sources a premium and value tyres from both domestic and international manufacturers and sells them directly to consumers

Leonard Green brings in TSG, Oak Hill as investors in 2019 acquisition Wrench Group

TSG Consumer Partners and Oak Hill Capital have teamed up to make a minority investment in Leonard Green-backed The Wrench Group, a provider of residential HVAC, plumbing and electrical services. The post Leonard Green brings

ERES Capital, LLC Sells Whitehall Village Retail Center in Charlotte,…

The fully occupied space received multiple offers resulting in a quick close(PRWeb November 02, 2022)Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/2022/11/prweb18991947.htm

L Catterton launches impact investing fund amid ‘revolution in consumer demand’

Consumer-focused private equity major L Catterton has launched an impact investing fund platform targeting companies "making the economy cleaner, healthier, and more equitable". The post L Catterton launches impact investing fund amid ‘revolution in consumer

Mirabaud to hit the road for second EUR 300m consumer brands fund in 2023

French asset manager Mirabaud is looking to raise a second private equity fund targeting “living heritage” affordable luxury consumer goods with a EUR 300m target, said head of private equity Renaud Dutreil.

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