Buyout
Priveq Investment in the market for new $275m fund

Priveq Investment in the market for new $275m fund

Nordic private equity firm Priveq Investment is back in the fundraising market and is eyeing a $275m vehicle.

By PE Sector
Rockpoint raises $5.8bn for pair of new vehicles

Rockpoint raises $5.8bn for pair of new vehicles

Real estate private equity firm Rockpoint Group has secured $5.8bn across a pair of new fundraises.

Buyout
Osceola Capital closes maiden fund on $125m hard cap

Osceola Capital closes maiden fund on $125m hard cap

Florida-based private equity firm Osceola Capital has closed its maiden fund after reaching its $125m hard cap.

Add-on
Peak Rock Adds Second Scoop to Turkey Hill

Peak Rock Adds Second Scoop to Turkey Hill

Turkey Hill, a portfolio company of Peak Rock Capital, has acquired an ice cream production facility from Yarnell Ice Cream, a subsidiary of Schulze & Burch Biscuit Company. Turkey Hill produces iced teas, fruit drinks,

Add-on
Gemspring Closes Fourth Therma Add-On

Gemspring Closes Fourth Therma Add-On

Therma Holdings, a portfolio company of Gemspring Capital, has acquired Gilbert Mechanical Contractors. Gilbert is Therma’s fourth acquisition since being acquired by Gemspring in June 2017. Gilbert is a provider of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls,

Add-on
Hamilton Robinson Builds Compliance Platform

Hamilton Robinson Builds Compliance Platform

Tanknology, a portfolio company of Hamilton Robinson Capital Partners since September 2019, has acquired Compliance Testing & Technology (CCT). CCT is a provider of underground storage tank (UST) and aboveground storage tank (AST) compliance services,

All News
New Partner at Fulcrum

New Partner at Fulcrum

Fulcrum Equity Partners has promoted Philip Lewis to partner. Mr. Lewis joined Fulcrum as an analyst in 2007. “We’re proud to announce Philip’s well-earned promotion to partner. Philip has grown tremendously both professionally and personally

Public
Private equity firms move fast to snatch public tech companies – report

Private equity firms move fast to snatch public tech companies – report

Potential targets for buyouts include security-focused companies such as SecureWorks and A10 Networks, according to PitchBook

Connection Capital
Most private investors are willing to help SMEs recover from the coronavirus through private equity investment – new research reveals

Most private investors are willing to help SMEs recover from the coronavirus through private equity investment – new research reveals

Many small businesses around the UK are struggling because of Covid-19, but a new survey from investment firm Connection Capital suggests that high net worth individuals would love to help. Having polled 233 of its

Software and Hi-Tech
Swedish institutions set up Covid-19-focused JV

Swedish institutions set up Covid-19-focused JV

Swedish financial institutions SEB, AMF and FAM will invest SEK 3.5bn in a jointly owned company to support Swedish companies facing liquidity problems due to the coronavirus pandemic. 

Software and Hi-Tech
Gradiente buys three companies, creates Argos Surface

Gradiente buys three companies, creates Argos Surface

Italian private equity firm Gradiente has acquired three companies specialising in surface coating: Argos, Aalberts Surface Treatment Italy and Impreglon Italia.

asia
The Sterling Group closes $2bn in its fifth private equity fund

The Sterling Group closes $2bn in its fifth private equity fund

Operationally focused middle market private equity firm the Sterling Group has closed its oversubscribed Sterling Group Partners V, LP fund at its $2bn hard cap. Most of the the money injected into Fund V was

Pharma and Healthcare
Main Capital-backed Alfa acquires Joliv

Main Capital-backed Alfa acquires Joliv

Main Capital Partners-backed e-health software provider Alfa has acquired its Swedish peer Joliv.

Angel / Venture
83North leads $30m series-B for Wandelbots

83North leads $30m series-B for Wandelbots

83North has led a €30m series-B round for Germany-based robotics software developer Wandelbots, joined by new investors M12 (Microsoft's venture arm), and Siemens' VC unit Next47.

Portfolio Company News
Compass Partners’ Rodenstock completes €75m capital increase

Compass Partners’ Rodenstock completes €75m capital increase

Ophthalmology company Rodenstock, a portfolio company of Compass Partners, has announced the completion of an equity capital increase of up to €75m from its existing investors.

Appointments
IQ appoints Hirtzel as general partner

IQ appoints Hirtzel as general partner

IQ Capital has appointed Simon Hirtzel as general partner and chief operating officer.

Software and Hi-Tech
Asabys, BPI France, Ysios in €30m series-A for Ona Therapeutics

Asabys, BPI France, Ysios in €30m series-A for Ona Therapeutics

Asabys Partners, alongside Alta Life Sciences, BPI France, Fund+ and Ysios Capital Partners, have invested in a €30m series-A round for drug development company Ona Therapeutics.

Software and Hi-Tech
Zamo invests in SASC

Zamo invests in SASC

Zamo Capital has invested in investment manager Social and Sustainable Capital (SASC).

Angel / Venture
Tesi et al. in $40m series-B round for Swappie

Tesi et al. in $40m series-B round for Swappie

Online retailer of refurbished smartphones Swappie has raised $40m in a series-B round from existing investors Tesi, Lifeline Ventures, Reaktor Ventures and Inventure.

Europe
ICG’s real estate arm hires pair as it looks to expand European debt platform

ICG’s real estate arm hires pair as it looks to expand European debt platform

Philippe Deloffre and Aisling McCarthy join as managing directors in the Partnership Capital strategy

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