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Apollo names heads of new impact investing platform

The initiative, named Apollo Impact, will focus on economic opportunity; education, health, safety and wellness; industrial modernisation and resource sustainability

PAI Partners names ex-Boston Consulting Group veteran, experienced CFO Heuwing to head DACH operations

European private equity major PAI Partners has brought in veteran industrials and financial specialist Ralph Heuwing as partner and head of its DACH operations.

Pandemic disruptions draw investor attention to supply chain technology

Private investors have long been attracted to supply chain technology deals due to changing societal trends, many of which intensified in the Covid-19 pandemic

Astorg’s Aries Group to offload two subsidiaries – reports

Beleaguered aerospace sub-contractor Aries Group, owned by French private equity firm Astorg, is looking to sell subsidiaries ACB and Dufieux, according to local reports.

LLCP Buys Tropical Smoothie from BIP

Levine Leichtman Capital Partners (LLCP) has acquired Tropical Smoothie Café from BIP Capital in partnership with the company’s management team. Tropical Smoothie Café (TSC) is a franchisor of fast-casual cafes that serve smoothies, wraps, sandwiches,

Dominus Finds Combination for Lockmasters

Dominus Capital has acquired Lockmasters in partnership with the founding Miller family. Lockmasters is a manufacturer and distributor of combination locks, tools, hardware, and educational services to government and security professionals, including automotive locksmiths, general

Kilroy Buys Cheeze Kurls

Private label and contract food manufacturer Cheeze Kurls has been acquired by Kilroy Partners. Cheeze Kurls’ products include extruded, fried, and baked products as well as popcorn and party mixes which are sold to retail,

Crosslantic’s Hakle to be bought by management – report

Tissue manufacturer Hakle, a portfolio company of Germany-based Crosslantic Capital, is to be acquired by managing director Volker Jung, according to a report from Lebensmittel Zeitung.

Quadriga’s Scio Automation bolts on Mojin Robotics

Industrial automation technology company Scio Automation, a potroflio company of Quadriga Capital, has acquired Germany-based Mojin Robotics.

Stellex Closes Big Fund, Opens New Office

Stellex Capital Management has closed Stellex Capital Partners II LP with total commitments of more than $1.77 billion and exceeding the fund’s original $1.25 billion target. Stellex closed its debut fund in July 2017 with

Berkshire Launches El Dorado Foods

Berkshire Partners has partnered with food executive Javier Vélez-Bautista to form El Dorado Foods. Mr. Vélez-Bautista now becomes the CEO of El Dorado and the new platform will be active acquiring Latin-inspired food and beverage

Benford Closes First Fund

Benford Capital Partners has held a final closing of its inaugural private equity investment fund, Benford Capital Partners Fund I LP. The new fund closed with total limited partner commitments of $130 million, markedly above

AUA Enter Pet Products Sector

AUA Private Equity has acquired the Rhode Island Textile Company, dba Westminster Pet Products, a developer and marketer of pet treats, chews, and supplies. Westminster’s private label and branded products, sold under the RUFFIN’ IT

Yotta Capital eyes companies at forefront of next industrial revolution with €101m fund first close

Yotta Capital Partners, a French private equity house dedicated to the next generation of industrial innovations, has beaten its target for its Smart Industry Fund through a €101m first close.

DPE acquires Mehler Vario System

Deutsche Private Equity (DPE) has acquired a majority stake in Germany-based bulletproof vest and protective systems manufacturer Mehler Vario System from Munich-based industrial holding firm Armira.

Ardian backs smart city specialist Wintics

Ardian has acquired a minority stake in Wintics, a French developer of software for smart cities and transport operators.

BOC Aviation lands 10 year bond

BOC Aviation paid investors a small premium on Tuesday to seal a $750m decade bond.

Bertram Acquires Senior Living Media

Spectrio, a portfolio company of Bertram Capital, has acquired Senior Living Media from the Osborn Company. Senior Living Media (SLM) is a provider of specialized content and graphics – digital signage, social media, newsletters, calendars,

Main Street Continues Precision Metal Build

Compass Precision, a portfolio company of Main Street Capital, has acquired Gray Manufacturing Technologies. Gray Manufacturing is a maker of precision metal components specializing in multi-axis machining, testing, and assembly. The company’s components are used

GI Closes Data Infrastructure Fund

GI Partners has held a final closing of its inaugural Data Infrastructure Fund LP, with $1.8 billion in capital. The new fund was oversubscribed and beat its target of $1.25 billion. Investors in the Data

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