Unicorn founders-backed Norrsken holds $110m first close for fund targeting African tech

Norrsken Foundation has held a $110m first close on $200m-targeting Norrsken22 to invest in Africa's new tech giants. The post Unicorn founders-backed Norrsken holds $110m first close for fund targeting African tech first appeared on

Solar-focused NextEnergy Capital shines with new $896m flagship raise

Solar power-focused investor NextEnergy Capital has raised $896m for the final close of its third flagship fund. The post Solar-focused NextEnergy Capital shines with new $896m flagship raise first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

O2 Investment Partners picks ESG-focused PR, comms business BerlinRosen as latest investment

O2 Investment Partners has invested in strategic communications, public relations, consulting, and digital advertising business BerlinRosen. The post O2 Investment Partners picks ESG-focused PR, comms business BerlinRosen as latest investment first appeared on AltAssets Private

Manufacturing and Industrial
Epiris acquires LDC-backed water pumps manufacturer Stuart Turner

Epiris acquires LDC-backed water pumps manufacturer Stuart Turner

UK private equity firm Epiris has acquired Oxfordshire-based water pumps manufacturer Stuart Turner for an undisclosed sum from mid-market investor LDC.

Angel / Venture
Highland Europe, Eurazeo lead Descartes EUR 120m fundraise

Highland Europe, Eurazeo lead Descartes EUR 120m fundraise

Descartes Underwriting, an insurance technology company that specialises in climate-based risk, has raised a EUR 120m Series B led by Highland Europe and Eurazeo.

Veteran CVC co-founder Steve Koltes prepares to step down from active role, 29 years after launching firm

CVC Capital co-founder Steve Koltes is stepping down from an active role at the firm 29 years after launching the private equity giant. The post Veteran CVC co-founder Steve Koltes prepares to step down from

Europe
Letter from the editor

Letter from the editor

Mergermarket's European private equity editor, Joao Grando, has been appointed the editor of Unquote.

Angel / Venture
CVC co-founder Koltes to step back in 2022

CVC co-founder Koltes to step back in 2022

CVC Capital Partners has announced that co-founder and co-chair Steve Koltes is to step back from holding an active role as of 1 October 2022.

AEA Investors said to eye Scan Global Logistics exit, sale price could reach €1.5bn

Veteran private equity house AEA Investors is reportedly eyeing a sale of Danish transport business Scan Global Logistics in a deal which could value the company at up to €1.5bn. The post AEA Investors said

Blackstone brings $11bn of new buying power to Asia with final close of second dedicated fund

Private equity giant Blackstone has $11bn of new buying power in Asia thanks to the hefty final close of its second fund targeting the region. The post Blackstone brings $11bn of new buying power to

Software and Hi-Tech
Silverfleet's Care Fertility nears sale to Nordic Capital

Silverfleet's Care Fertility nears sale to Nordic Capital

Nordic Capital is on the cusp of entering exclusive talks to acquire UK-based fertility chain Care Fertility from Silverfleet Capital, according to two sources familiar with the situation.

Software and Hi-Tech
Bencis to buy chemicals company Höfer Chemie

Bencis to buy chemicals company Höfer Chemie

Bencis Capital Partners is to acquire a majority stake in Germany-based household chemicals supplier Höfer Chemie, according to a competition authority filing.

General Partners
Vivalto to close first EUR 700m fund in summer

Vivalto to close first EUR 700m fund in summer

Vivalto Partners, a new GP specialising in healthcare, is targeting a summer close for its first EUR 700m fund, partner Yonel Génin told Unquote.

One Equity Partners to acquire Trustmarque from Capita for £111m

One Equity Partners has agreed to acquire Trustmarque from Capita for £111m. The post One Equity Partners to acquire Trustmarque from Capita for £111m first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

Indico closes first Portugal-focused climate action fund to invest in its blue economy

Indico Capital has surpassed the €100m benchmark of assets under management thanks to the closing of the new climate action fund. The post Indico closes first Portugal-focused climate action fund to invest in its blue

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