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Experienced Chicago private equity player Benford Capital seals $130m debut fund close

Longstanding Chicago private equity house Benford Capital Partners has beaten its target for its debut fundraise by reaching a $130m final close.

HIG buys cybersecurity specialist DGS

HIG Capital has acquired a majority stake in DGS, an Italian IT service specialising in cybersecurity.

Santander spins out $400m fintech venture capital arm

The renamed Mouro Capital has invested in Ripple, Tradeshift and Upgrade

DNX Ventures raises $315m for third fund targeting US, Japan B2B startups

DNX Ventures has hit a $315m final close for its latest fund targeting early-stage B2B startups in the US and Japan.

MML supports Arrow’s acquisition of Click Networks

MML Capital Partners has supported portfolio company Arrow Business Communications in its acquisition of Click Networks.

Volery takes minority stake in SDC

Volery Capital Partners has taken a minority stake in energy investment advisory firm Sustainable Development Capital.

Technology Crossover Ventures gets DCRB backing for latest flagship fundraise

Tech-focused private equity house Technology Crossover Ventures is back in the market with its latest flagship fundraise - and has picked up a commitment from the District of Columbia Retirement Board.

Quadriga’s Scio Automation bolts on Mojin Robotics

Industrial automation technology company Scio Automation, a potroflio company of Quadriga Capital, has acquired Germany-based Mojin Robotics.

Struggling Saga takes aim at former private equity owners over ‘dramatic’ debt increase, short-term decision making

The former private equity owners of UK insurance and travel specialist Saga have come under fire from the business for saddling it with large amounts debt.

Andera acquires two services companies from Salini

French private equity firm Andera Partners has acquired social housing renovation company SMRD-Bat92 and office-building maintenance specialist SE2M Services from construction company Salini.

Serve Capital passes $50m mark for third flagship fund of funds raise

Fund of funds investor Serve Capital has hauled in close to $52m for its third flagship fundraise.

Three reasons why the City doesn’t care about the Brexit deadlock

City firms have been preparing for a no-deal Brexit for years

IK hires Avedon’s Bärenfänger

IK Investment Partners has appointed Julian Bärenfänger as a partner in its Hamburg-based DACH small-cap team.

BIP Capital backs La Boutique Officielle

Luxembourg-based private equity firm BIP Capital Partners has acquired a significant stake in La Boutique Officielle (LBO), a French online streetwear retailer.

Lone Star said to eye American Bath Group exit at up to $2bn valuation

Lone Star Funds is reportedly exploring a potential sale of American Bath Group that could value the bathtub and shower maker at up to $2bn.

Santander spins out its $400m fintech venture capital arm

The renamed Mouro Capital has invested in Ripple, Tradeshift and Upgrade

Masmovil’s €2.96bn PE buyout moves nearer after enough stockholders give support to deal

A trio of private equity majors have moved a step closer to taking over listed Spanish telecoms operator MasMovil after the owners of more than half its shares gave the green light to the buyout.

Evergrande abandons A-share backdoor listing

China Evergrande Group has abandoned a backdoor listing plan for its property arm and flagship subsidiary Hengda Real Estate on the Shenzhen exchange, ending a reorganisation that started four years ago.

Biden win triggers positive market reaction in Asia

Asia’s capital markets started on a positive note on Monday following Joe Biden’s presidential election victory in the US.

CPPIB names first ever CIO as it eyes $1tn of assets under management

The $434bn-managing Canada Pension Plan Investment Board has named Edwin Cass as its first dedicated chief investment officer.

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