Appointments
Cairngorm appoints three to investment team

Cairngorm appoints three to investment team

Cairngorm Capital has announced the appointment of Adam Watson, Sheena Pattni and George Buckle to its investment team.

Angel / Venture
S4Capital, Stanhope launch S4S Ventures fund

S4Capital, Stanhope launch S4S Ventures fund

S4Capital and Stanhope Capital Group have announced the launch of S4S Ventures, a venture capital firm that will focus on marketing and advertising technology, and is aiming to raise a USD 150m fund.

Cairngorm hires three investment personnel to enhance £200m Fund III deployment

Cairngorm Capital has made three new hires to enhance fund deployment following its £200m-Fund III close last August.  The post Cairngorm hires three investment personnel to enhance £200m Fund III deployment first appeared on AltAssets

Manufacturing and Industrial
Ardian acquires Biofarma from White Bridge

Ardian acquires Biofarma from White Bridge

Private equity firm Ardian has taken a majority stake in Biofarma Group, an Italian manufacturer of neutraceuticals, from Milan-based sponsor White Bridge Investments.

Triton to take Clinigen Group private in £1.3bn deal

London-listed Clinigen Group has agreed to a £1.3bn take private offer by European private equity house Triton.  The post Triton to take Clinigen Group private in £1.3bn deal first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.

Bain Capital
Bain Capital in pole position to rebuy VXI Global from Carlyle at up to $2bn EV – report

Bain Capital in pole position to rebuy VXI Global from Carlyle at up to $2bn EV – report

Bain Capital is reportedly in talks to buy back into outsourcing firm VXI Global Solutions from Carlyle Group, five years after selling its stake in the company to the private equity competitor. The post Bain

Manufacturing and Industrial
Goldman Sachs, 83North et al. in USD 335m round for Exotec

Goldman Sachs, 83North et al. in USD 335m round for Exotec

Goldman Sachs Asset Management has led a USD 332m investment round for France-based warehouse robotics manufacturer Exotec, reaching a valuation of USD 2bn.

Politics
Pearson courseware unit attracts trade, sponsors in first round

Pearson courseware unit attracts trade, sponsors in first round

Value-focused sponsors and trade players are among bidders that have tabled offers for London-listed education company Pearson's courseware unit, four sources familiar with the situation said.

Software and Hi-Tech
PAI revives exit plans for Swedish chemicals group Perstorp

PAI revives exit plans for Swedish chemicals group Perstorp

PAI Partners is exploring strategic options for Sweden's Perstorp, sources familiar with the matter said, reviving years-old discussions about a possible exit from the speciality chemicals group.

GTCR names first chief of marketing and communications with Andrew Johnson hire

Veteran private equity house GTCR has brought in Andrew Johnson for the newly-created role of chief of marketing and communications. The post GTCR names first chief of marketing and communications with Andrew Johnson hire first

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