1. Home
  2. Appointments

Category: Software and Hi-Tech

Volpi hires Fairlie from Synova

Volip Capital, a tech specialist mid-market private equity firm, has hired Scott Fairlie from Synova.

Advent, Primavera consider backing Singapore-based Coda Payment at $2.5bn valuation – report

Private equity major Advent International and Primavera Capital are said to be considering to back Singapore-based Coda Payment at a valuation of $2.5bn. The post Advent, Primavera consider backing Singapore-based Coda Payment at $2.5bn valuation

EMZ acquires FotoFinder Systems

Paris-headquartered EMZ Partners has acquired a majority stake in Germany-based FotoFinder Systems, a medical skin imaging systems developer

GTCR, CD&R said to be after US medical device maker Merit Medical Systems

Buyout majors GTCR and CD&R have expressed interest in acquiring US medical device manufacturer Merit Medical Systems, Reuters reported quoting people familiar with the matter. The post GTCR, CD&R said to be after US medical

European Q1 deal value drops amid market volatility

Private equity investment in Europe saw a notable drop in first quarter of the year amid major geopolitical and macroeconomic headwinds, Unquote Data shows.

SEB Private Equity sells Norcospectra to Accent

Sweden-based private equity firm Accent Equity has acquired a majority stake in European commercial interior designs solutions provider Norcospectra from SEB Private Equity as well as other minority shareholders.

Carlyle spun-out Melior Equity Partners raises one of the largest PE funds in Ireland

Irish private equity firm Melior Equity Partners has closed the largest-ever private equity funds in the state collecting €160m for Fund II. The post Carlyle spun-out Melior Equity Partners raises one of the largest PE

Ganni sponsor L Catterton appoints Lazard to explore sale

Ganni sponsor L Catterton has appointed Lazard to explore a sale, two sources familiar with the situation said.

Bridgepoint in exclusivity to acquire G Square's Dentego

Bridgepoint has entered exclusive negotiations to acquire French dental group Dentego from G Square as part of a sale process organised by Lazard, according to four sources familiar with the matter.

MPEP holds EUR 215m interim close for fourth PE fund

Fund-of-funds manager Munich Private Equity Partners (MPEP) has held a further close for Munich Private Equity Partners IV (MPEP IV) with more than EUR 215m in commitments.

Phoenix exits Forest Holidays for 3x money

Phoenix Equity Partners has sold UK-based holiday cabin business Forest Holidays to holiday lettings agency Sykes Holiday Cottages, a portfolio company of Vitruvian Partners and Livingbridge.

Sun European Partners sells C&K for $540m after almost doubling company’s EBITDA

Sun European Partners has agreed to sell C&K, a manufacturer of high-quality electromechanical switches, to trade buyer Littelfuse at a $540m valuation. The post Sun European Partners sells C&K for $540m after almost doubling company’s

Altor in early dual-track preparations to exit Transcom

Altor is preparing to exit Transcom, a Sweden-headquartered business process outsourcing (BPO) services provider, through a dual-track process, two sources familiar with the situation said.

KKR said to pass €6bn in first close of latest hefty European fund

Global private equity giant KKR had reportedly raised more than €6bn for the first close of its latest European buyout fund. The post KKR said to pass €6bn in first close of latest hefty European

PE pair, CPPIB back with improved Aareal Bank offer, values company at €2bn

A pair of private equity majors have teamed with Canadian pension giant CPPIB to launch an improved €2bn takeover of property-focused German financer Aareal Bank. The post PE pair, CPPIB back with improved Aareal Bank

Scout24 eyed by buyout groups including H&F, EQT, Permira

Buyout groups Hellman & Friedman (H&F), EQT and Permira have discussed the prospect of exploring a bid to take Scout24 private, two sources familiar with the matter said.

Fine art, valuables storage and shipping specialist Cadogan Tate bought by TSG Consumer

TSG Consumer Partners has agreed to buy a majority stake in fine art and valuables storage, moving and shipping specialist Cadogan Tate. The post Fine art, valuables storage and shipping specialist Cadogan Tate bought by

H2 Equity exits premium logistics group Cadogan Tate to TSG

Private equity firm TSG Consumer Partners has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Cadogan Tate, a UK-based valuables transportation provider, from H2 Equity Partners

Strong Fund I performance helps healthcare-focused Havencrest beat $300m target to close sophomore fund

Healthcare-focused private equity house Havencrest Capital Management has beaten its target for its second fund thanks to strong performance from its debut investment vehicle. The post Strong Fund I performance helps healthcare-focused Havencrest beat $300m

Lead Edge Capital storms past $1.95bn for Fund VI close, more than double Fund V total

Early Spotify and Delivery Hero backer Lead Edge Capital has raised over $1.95bn for the final close of its sixth fund, more than double the amount it collected for Fund V. The post Lead Edge Capital storms past $1.95bn for

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.