WinCup Switches Sponsors

Atar Capital has acquired WinCup, a manufacturer of disposable foodservice supplies, from BlackRock. WinCup’s products include dine-in and to-go cups, bowls, containers, lids, straws, and stirrers. The company sells its products across all foodservice channels

Wind Point Stays Cool with RTIC Buy

RTIC Outdoors, an online seller of coolers, has been acquired by Wind Point Partners. RTIC uses an eCommerce-based direct-to-consumer model to sell its coolers, tumblers, bottles, travel bags, and other products to outdoor enthusiasts. The

Compass Hires Katie Melzer

Compass Diversified has hired Katie Melzer as a managing director and head of business development. Prior to joining Compass Diversified (CODI), Ms. Melzer spent more than 15 years at Robert W. Baird, most recently serving

One Peak leads $30m series-A round for KeepIt

Danish backup software provider KeepIt has raised $30m in a series-A round led by UK-based growth investor One Peak.

Talde launches €150m fund

Spanish GP Talde Private Equity has launched a new fund with a €150m target, Talde Capital Crecimiento II, which has already raised €55m after only two weeks on the road.

Former Gresham PE execs reach £192m for third Beech Tree Private Equity fundraise

Beech Tree Private Equity, the buyout house launched by a pair of former Gresham Private Equity execs, has more than doubled its funds under management by hauling in about £192m for its third fundraise

TIIN acquires Lantech to merge with Felton

TIIN Capital has acquired IT security company Lantech to merge it with its portfolio company Felton.

BC Partners launches aggressive £3bn G4S takeover through security services giant Gardaworld

BC Partners is looking to make an aggressive £3bn takeover of UK security business G4S through its portfolio business Gardaworld.

Thomas H Lee Partners buys NexPhase Capital portfolio business Insurance Technologies

US private equity house Thomas H Lee Partners has bought NexPhase Capital portfolio business Insurance Technologies after six years in the latter's portfolio.

GP Profile: Sherpa Capital

Sherpa Capital CEO and founding partner Eduardo Navarro talks to Alessia Argentieri about the firm's latest special situations fund, as well as portfolio management strategies and arising investment opportunities during the Covid-19 crisis

ICG expands to Italy through new Milan office

Intermediate Capital Group has launched its first Italian office by setting up in Milan under Luigi Bartone.

City cocaine use rises in lockdown as young, white males take up drug

Addiction service for financial services workers warns that drug use is massively underestimated

PE-backed Allegro announces intention to float

Allegro, a Poland-based e-commerce platform backed by Cinven, Permira and Mid Europa Partners, has announced its intention to list shares on the Warsaw Stock Exchange.

Partners Group in talks to acquire BC-backed Côte – report

Partners Group is currently in talks to acquire BC Partners portfolio company Côte Restaurants, a French-style casual dining chain, according to the Sunday Telegraph.

Axcel-backed Superoffice to acquire Infobridge – report

Axcel-backed Norwegian software company Superoffice is to acquire the Dutch software company Infobridge, according to Finansavisen.

Citadel Group shares surge after A$448.6m Pacific Equity Partners offer

Australian software company Citadel Group could be the latest beneficiary of the coronavirus-led working from home surge after receiving a A$448.6m buyout offer from Pacific Equity Partners.

Corsair-backed Zedra buys Fitzgerald & Law

Switzerland-headquartered corporate fund services provider Zedra, a portfolio company of Corsair Capital, has acquired UK-based Fitzgerald & Law (F&L).

Sagard launches new European small-cap fund targeting healthcare, tech deals

Alternative asset manager Sagard Holdings has launched a new European small-cap fund focused on the healthcare and technology sectors.

Pandemic-resilient Chinese healthcare companies in Investcorp’s sights with launch of new platform

Alternative investment major Investcorp has launched a new platform dedicated to backing Chinese healthcare companies.

Winter is coming: Can private equity keep restaurants warm?

Covid-19 has upended the restaurant business, but out of crisis will come dramatic changes

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