Barclays traders sent home in London after testing positive for Covid

A memo to staff said: 'Anyone who interacted with the affected individuals was notified and advised to self-quarantine for 14 days'

Egypt’s EFG Hermes sells UK solar assets for £500m

The sale of Vortex III, a UK solar energy portfolio, generated a 1.5x cash-on-cash multiple and an internal rate of return of around 14%, the investment bank said

Kahoot! acquires VC-backed Actimo

Kahoot!, a Norwegian games-based education platform, has wholly acquired Actimo, a Danish mobile workspace developer for remote employees that is backed by venture capital investors including Promentum Equity Partners.

Clearlake Capital buys insurance SaaS specialist Zywave from Aurora Capital Partners

Clearlake Capital Group has agreed to buy front office insurance software-as-a-service business Zywave from Aurora Capital Partners.

Blackstone invests in $500m round for Ki

Blackstone has invested in a $500m funding round for software-driven insurance technology company Ki.

Warburg teams with veteran information services, software trio to launch MLM II platform with up to $1bn of equity

Warburg Pincus has launched information services and software platform MLM II alongside industry a trio of industry veterans, with up to $1bn of total equity.

Blackstone, Fairfax invest $500m in Ki as digital insurance pioneer prepares to launch

Blackstone's opportunistic investment arm Tactical Opportunities has taken part in a $500m investment in Ki, a newly-formed digital business specialising in commercial insurance and reinsurance.

GI Teams with Charlesbank on HVAC Platform

GI Partners has acquired a majority equity interest in American Residential Services. Existing investor Charlesbank Capital Partners and management are also making significant new investments in the business. American Residential Services (ARS), is among the

Stephens Promotes Two to Senior Associate

The Stephens Group has promoted Rob Dickinson and Jens Talbert to Senior Associate. “We are pleased to recognize Jens’ and Rob’s hard work and efforts with promotions,” said Witt Stephens, Chairman and CEO of The

Warburg, management commit up to $1bn for new tech platform

The US-based firm is joining with industry executives to form a new information technology company

Anima Alternative launches €200m direct lending fund

Anima Alternative has launched its debut fund, Anima Alternative 1, a direct lending vehicle with a target of €150m and hard-cap of €200m.

Hg-backed Transporeon bolts on ControlPay

Industrial logistics software developer Transporeon, a portfolio company of Hg, has acquired Netherlands-based freight audit and payment service ControlPay.

Tikehau et al. in €15m investment for DoveVivo

Paris-listed asset manager Tikehau Capital has taken part in a €15m capital increase for its portfolio company DoveVivo, an Italian co-living specialist.

KKR’s Hensoldt sets IPO share price at €12-16

Electronic sensor producer Hensoldt, a KKR portfolio company, has set the share price for its planned IPO at €12-16, implying a total market capitalisation of €1.26-1.58bn and an enterprise value of €2.29-2.61bn.

ESG in private equity: From why to why not?

The introduction of the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation in March 2021 and the regulatory imperative for funds to better understand the ESG status of their portfolio investments is looming large

Main Capital buys majority stake in Mach

Software-focused GP Main Capital Partners has acquired a majority stake in Germany-based Mach, a developer of government and public sector digitalisation software.

AMB :- Major investor group urges EU to raise 2030 emissions target

Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: An investor group with a combined €33 trillion ($39.1 trillion) in assets has called on the European Union to set 2030 carbon-emission reduction goals at 55%, to support low-carbon economy i...Article

Tekscan Acquired By Artemis

Tekscan, a manufacturer of flexible, ultra-thin sensors and systems, has been acquired by Artemis Capital Partners. Tekscan manufactures thin-film tactile force sensors and pressure measurement systems. The company’s products are used as both stand-alone and

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