What’s in a name? Quite a lot to some

Nominative determinism has come up in Taipan before. But not everyone can love thy fate.

Bankers pin hopes on more ESG dollar bonds from India

India’s well-established renewable energy companies have long been known for selling green bonds, but this week showed that new issuers are ready to join the fray — not just with green deals, but also with

BlackRock to acquire pensions software firm Aquila Heywood

The transaction is the second investment in Europe of BlackRock's $3.4bn Long-Term Private Capital fund

BlackRock to acquire pensions software firm Aquila Heywood

The transaction is the second investment in Europe of BlackRock's $3.4bn Long-Term Private Capital fund

Angel / Venture
Eurazeo Smart City II Venture holds €80m first close

Eurazeo Smart City II Venture holds €80m first close

Eurazeo has held a first close for its Smart City II Venture fund on €80m.

Angeles Equity Partners promotes founding member Chau to chief operating and compliance officer

Angeles Equity Partners has named founding member Annie Chau as its new chief operating and compliance officer.

Pantheon credit arm, Bain Capital Specialty Finance launch mid-market direct lending JV

Bain Capital Specialty Finance has teamed up with Pantheon's private credit business to provide private direct lending solutions to mid-market borrowers across Europe and Australia.

Bank of England’s governor hits out at EU’s approach to post-Brexit equivalence

His comments come as teams from the UK’s Treasury and the European Commission are locked in discussions about the future of financial services

Bank of England’s governor hits out at EU’s approach to post-Brexit equivalence

His comments come as teams from the UK’s Treasury and the European Commission are locked in discussions about the future of financial services

Software and Hi-Tech
Ouest Croissance, Trocadero back VAC

Ouest Croissance, Trocadero back VAC

Ouest Croissance and Trocadero Capital Partners have acquired a minority stake in temporary buildings supplier VAC.

Portfolio Company News
PE-backed 9Altitudes adds on Danish firm Optimate

PE-backed 9Altitudes adds on Danish firm Optimate

Private equity firm Waterland has merged portfolio companies Ad Ultima, Pylades and Cayentis to create 9Altitudes and bolted on a fourth company, the Danish firm Optimate.

EQT celebrates Flying Tiger recovery with sale to Treville, two years after restructuring business

European private equity major EQT has exited quirky variety store chain Flying Tiger Copenhagen to consumer investor Treville after eight years in its portfolio.

LDC sells magnetic filters maker Adey to trade in £210m deal

The transaction is expected to enable the company to further accelerate its international growth as part of Polypipe, the mid-market firm said

LDC sells magnetic filters maker Adey to trade in £210m deal

The transaction is expected to enable the company to further accelerate its international growth as part of Polypipe, the mid-market firm said

Manufacturing and Industrial
LDC sells Adey for £210m

LDC sells Adey for £210m

LDC has sold industrial products manufacturer Adey to Polypipe for £210m.

Software and Hi-Tech
Bencis acquires PePe Parts from MKB

Bencis acquires PePe Parts from MKB

Bencis Capital Partners has acquired Netherlands-based B2B scooter, motorcycle and moped parts wholesaler PePe Parts in an SBO from MKB Fonds.

Edison Partners said to prep biggest fundraise yet, eyes up to $425m

Venture capital house Edison Partners is reportedly eyeing up to $425m for its tenth flagship fundraise.

Software and Hi-Tech
Argos Wityu announces new hire and four promotions

Argos Wityu announces new hire and four promotions

Argos Wityu has announced four promotions in its investment teams in Germany, France and Belgium, as well as the appointment of Olivier de La Guéronnière as general secretary in its Luxembourg office.

EIF backing helps Tikehau Capital strike €100m first close for first private debt impact fund

Investment major Tikehau Capital has raised about €100m for the first close of its first private debt impact fund.

Software and Hi-Tech
BlackFin announces equity partner promotions

BlackFin announces equity partner promotions

BlackFin Capital Partners has announced the promotion of managing directors Kai Franzmeyer and Julien Creuzé to equity partners.

We use cookies to offer you a better browsing experience. If you continue to use this site, you consent to our use of cookies.
We use cookies to offer you a better browsing experience. If you continue to use this site, you consent to our use of cookies.