Accel-KKR buys into long-held Norwest Equity Partners portfolio business Surgical Information Systems

Private equity-backed hospital clinical and business software specialist Surgical Information Systems has picked up a majority investment from tech-focused buyout house Accel-KKR.

Global hedge funds were up 4.7% for Q3 2020 with HFM Asia-Pacific Index up 9.4%

Opalesque Industry Update - Q3 2020 saw a mixed three months, in which encouraging fund performance and investor sentiment generated $160bn in industry AuM, billion dollar funds lagged behind smaller rivals and large launches dried

Signals Venture Capital backs funding round for Workpath

Signals Venture Capital has backed a funding round for Germany-based Workpath, a developer of objectives and key results (OKR) enterprise software.

First Round Capital launches biggest fundraise yet, eyes up to $220m for Fund VIII

First Round Capital is back in the fundraising market eyeing up to $220m for its eighth flagship investment fund.

Argand-backed Cherry buys Theobroma Systems

Gaming hardware company Cherry, a portfolio company of Argand Partners, has acquired Austria-based embedded systems software and hardware producer Theobroma Systems.

Ambienta's Amutec acquires Mobert, creates In Pack Machinery

Amutec, a portfolio company of private equity firm Ambienta, has acquired Mobert, a manufacturer of machinery for the production of plastic and biodegradable bags.

It’s Johnson’s Brexit deadline day, but Goldman still expects a ‘thin’ deal with EU

The UK's chief negotiator David Frost is advising the prime minister against walking away from the talks

Newion leads €2.5m round for Mediatool

Swedish media management software company Mediatool has raised €2.5m in a series-A funding round led by Dutch investor Newion, alongside J12 Ventures, Almi Invest and current investor Twig.

Strattam Capital looks to boost Netstock’s North America expansion with majority stake buy

Tech-focused private equity house Strattam Capital has made a majority investment in SME inventory planning and optimisation software provider Netstock.

British Private Equity Awards 2020: winners announced

Unquote unveils the winners of the 2020 British Private Equity Awards, hotly contested despite a most challenging market.

AUA Closes Sweet Sale of Indulge

AUA Private Equity Partners has sold Indulge Desserts Holdings to publicly traded Emmi Group. Indulge Desserts was acquired by AUA in June 2016 and is a maker of premium gourmet desserts, offering a full line

Gridiron Invests in Cubii

Gridiron Capital has made an investment in Cubii, a direct-to-consumer fitness equipment company, in partnership with the company’s founders and management team. Cubii manufactures and sells compact seated elliptical exercise equipment and accessories. The Chicago-based

Susquehanna Closes Second October Franchise Deal

Susquehanna Private Capital (SPC) has made an investment in Authority Franchise Systems (AFS), a franchisor of pest control services to residential and commercial customers. AFS does business under the Mosquito Authority and Pest Authority brands

Long Ridge Hits Hard Cap

Long Ridge Equity Partners has held an oversubscribed, hard cap, and final closing of Long Ridge Equity Partners III LP with $445 million of capital commitments. Limited partners in the new fund committed $400 million

Nordwind Capital buys majority stake in Trbo

Nordwind Capital has acquired a majority stake in Germany-based online content personalisation software Trbo.

Capdesia Structured Equity targets £100m; aims to close in Q1 2021

Capdesia Structured Equity Partners is currently raising towards a target of £100m and aims to hold a final close in the first quarter of 2021, according to a source close to the situation.

CVC, Apollo defeat Bain Capital to enter exclusive talks for Italian football media rights – report

Global private equity giants CVC Capital Partners and Apollo Global are reportedly leading the race to grab a stake in the lucrative broadcasting rights of Italy's top football league.

Why do chief financial officers at private equity-backed portfolio companies fail?

Turnover rate for chief financial officers in private equity-backed companies is 80% over the lifetime of the hold

Leonard Green & Partners buys into FFL Partners portfolio business Eyemart Express

Consumer and retail-focused private equity major Leonard Green & Partners has bought into FFL Partners portfolio business Eyemart Express.

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