Endless buys Hovis from Gores, Premier Foods

Endless has acquired UK-based bakery business Hovis from US private equity firm The Gores Group and London-listed company Premier Foods.

Analysis: Returning to the private fold

Dunkin’ Brands and Endurance International Group are poised to return to private equity ownership after spending many years as public companies

Newcomer All Iron Ventures seals biggest debut VC fundraise in Spain

Spanish venture capital newcomer All Iron Ventures has made an impressive start by raising the biggest debut VC fund in the country ever.

Cottonwood Technology Fund hits first close for Fund III, could collect up to €100m

Seed and early-stage investment house Cottonwood Technology Fund has hit a first close for its third fund, which is eyeing up to €100m in total.

Hony Capital continues diversification by closing debut venture capital fundraise – report

Chinese private equity player Hony Capital has reportedly hit a final close for its debut venture capital fundraise as it begins a diversification of its investment offerings.

Tramway Venture Partners banking on New Mexico attractiveness as it launches debut fundraise

New Mexico-based Tramway Venture Partners is out raising its debut fund, with a focus on biotech, medtech and healthtech deals.

China’s Hony Capital raises $130m for first venture fund

The firm rose to international prominence in 2014 for its acquisition of London-based restaurant chain Pizza Express, which was taken over by its bondholders earlier this year

Start-up CEOs worry about toll of US election uncertainty

Startup leaders aren’t counting on fast policy changes; some see a slowdown in new business and hiring

Mid Europa buys Polish e-retailer Displate

CEE-focused private equity firm Mid Europa Partners has entered into an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Polish company GWD Concept, – which runs Displate, an e-retailer of metal prints – from its founders

Aurelius acquires logistics business Pullman Fleet Services

London-listed Wincanton said it would receive a nominal consideration for the sale, but didn't disclose the figure

Mutares carves out two units from Gea Group

Mutares has acquired Gea Farm Technologies Japy and Royal De Boer Stalinrichtingen from German listed food company Gea Group.

645 Ventures seals $160m Fund III raise targeting next wave of software, consumer tech startups

Data and analytics-centric investment house 645 Ventures has soared past its Fund III target to reach a $160m final close.

Q4 Fundraising Pipeline: Italy

Unquote compiles a roundup of the most notable fundraises ongoing across the Italian market in the buyout, venture and debt segments, with the latest available intel for each vehicle.

Who’s the boss? The tricky balance between keeping control and raising money

Private equity, public float or bank loan? Entrepreneurs should consider the options carefully and remember there are no easy answers

Mid Europa Partners buys into metal print marketplace Displate after strong two-year growth

Central European private equity powerhouse Mid Europa Partners has agreed to buy a majority stake in metal poster business GWD Concept from Credo Ventures and Miton Capital.

Oak Hill Capital taps broadband expertise to make Race Communications investment

Private equity house Oak Hill Capital has invested in Race Communications, a fiber-to-the-premises operator serving homes, small businesses and large enterprises across California.

Tech start-ups drop stay-private mantra as IPOs beckons

Spacs and a strong IPO market make going public more popular for venture-backed companies

360 Capital to launch €50m Square II fund

Milan- and Paris-headquartered venture capital house 360 Capital Partners is preparing the launch of its Square II fund, which will have a €50m target, Unquote understands.

Warburg Pincus buys US street sweeping giant SCA from Soundcore Capital Partners

Global private equity player Warburg Pincus has agreed to buy Sweeping Corp of America, the largest power sweeping company in the US, from Soundcore Capital Partners.

Private equity firms forced to wait for giant Ant Technology Group IPO after regulators suspend listing

Private equity-backed Ant Technology Group’s public listing was expected to be the biggest IPO ever, but now Chinese regulators have suspended the stock market debut.

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