Lone Star Funds has scored an impressive sale of MBCC Group, the former construction chemicals business of BASF, in a CHF5.5bn (€5.2bn) trade sale to Sika. The post Lone Star seals quick exit of ex-BASF
Partners Group has agreed to acquire a significant minority stake in Swiss watchmaker Breitling from CVC Capital Partners as it predicts a 6% CAGR growth in the luxury watch segment between 2021 and 2024. The
Switzerland-headquartered buyout firm Partners Group has teamed with New York-based investment firm Kohlberg & Co to jointly acquire real estate restoration service provider BluSky Restoration Contractors. The post Partners Group, Kohlberg & Co buy into
TA Associates has joined Partners Group to back European property manager Foncia by acquiring 25% stake in the company. Partners Group remains the controlling shareholder. The post TA Associates buys into Partners Group-backed European property
Partners Group has surged to $15bn of LP commitments for its fourth buyout programme following an "intense" period of investment activity for the firm. The post Partners Group picks up $15bn of commitments for fourth
Private equity pair Nordic Capital and Avista Capital Partners has agreed to sell Swiss pharma business Acino to Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth investor ADQ. The post Abu Dhabi sovereign arm buys Nordic Capital, Avista-backed pharma
Pictet Alternative Advisors has hit a $350m hard cap final close for its debut thematic private equity fund focused on technology. The post Pictet strikes $350m hard cap for debut tech-focused PE fundraise, new healthcare/biotech vehicle
European mid-market buyout house Capvis has raised a €230m continuation fund to buy up the remaining three portfolio businesses in its 2008-vintage Fund III. The post Capvis raises continuation fund for last three companies in
German private equity investor Golding Capital Partners has expanded to Switzerland through the launch of a Zurich office. The post Germany’s Golding Capital expands to Switzerland under veteran UBS exec Frühauf first appeared on AltAssets
Zürich-based private equity house Evoco is aiming to beat its €150m target for a final close of its third fund by the end of Q3, AltAssets can reveal. The post Evoco planning to outdo €150m
Swiss private equity house Evoco has agreed a "very successful" sale of high-tech cable laying specialist Plumettaz after six years in its portfolio. The post Evoco sells cable laying specialist Plumettaz after huge revenue growth
Global private equity giant Carlyle is reportedly selling Swiss hospital group Ameos to Intermediate Capital Group after a decade in its portfolio.
Private equity majors Cinven and Bain Capital have agreed to buy microbial control chemical specialist Lonza Specialty Ingredients in a CHF4.2bn ($4.7bn) deal.
Swiss fund manager Quaero Capital has hit a €600m hard cap final close for its second private equity infrastructure fundraise.
Sustainable food investment-focused venture capital house Blue Horizon Ventures has hauled in a target-beating €183m for the final close of its first flagship fund.
Nordic Capital has promoted investor relations head Pär Norberg to partner after his instrumental role in the virtual fundraising of its €6.1bn Nordic Capital Fund X.
Swiss secondaries specialist Montana Capital Partners has reportedly raised €1.3bn for the final close of its fifth flagship fund, making it larger than the firm's previous two fundraises combined.
Private bank and wealth manager Union Bancaire Privée has just raised more than €110m for the first close of a new debt fund.
European private equity major PAI Partners has brought in veteran industrials and financial specialist Ralph Heuwing as partner and head of its DACH operations.
Santander is spinning out its venture arm into the new entity Mouro Capital, a new autonomous investment firm using its $400m in allocated funds to back innovate FinTech startups without the fear of the big
