Eurazeo hits EUR 5.2bn fundraising record in 2021

Eurazeo has announced that it raised EUR 5.2bn across its private equity and private debt strategies in 2021, marking a record fundraising year for the GP and an 80% increase versus the amount raised in

EQT sets €20bn target for mammoth new flagship fundraise, less than a year after €15.6bn Fund IX close

EQT has set a €20bn target for a huge new flagship fund, less than a year after raising an impressive €15.6bn for its predecessor vehicle. The post EQT sets €20bn target for mammoth new flagship

Riverside reaps REPA rewards with sale to Berkshire Partners portfolio business PT Holdings

The Riverside Company has exited professional foodservice spare parts specialist REPA to Berkshire Partners portfolio business PT Holdings. The post Riverside reaps REPA rewards with sale to Berkshire Partners portfolio business PT Holdings first appeared

Triton acquires Clinigen at increased GBP 1.3bn valuation

Triton-backed Triley Bidco has announced it will acquire UK-based pharmaceutical company Clinigen Group for 925 pence per share, valuing the company at GBP 1.3bn.

Da Vinci cashes in on quick LoopMe growth with stake sale to Mayfair Equity at $200m valuation

Tech and consumer growth investor Mayfair Equity Partners has agreed to buy part of Da Vinci Capital's stake in mobile brand advertising platform LoopMe in a deal which values the company at almost $200m. The

BC Partners soars past target to seal €900m real estate fund close

BC Partners' real estate arm has surged past its target for its European value-add fundraise to hit a roughly €900m final close. The post BC Partners soars past target to seal €900m real estate fund

BluWave's 2021 Annual Report Reveals Historic Deal Flow and PE…

Robust valuations drove historic M&A volume in 2021, resulting in due diligence activity accounting for 37% of all private equity activity in 2021.(PRWeb January 18, 2022)Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/bluwave_s_2021_annual_report_reveals_historic_deal_flow_and_pe_embracement_of_strategy_and_human_resources/prweb18440743.htm

Bain Capital in pole position to rebuy VXI Global from Carlyle at up to $2bn EV – report

Bain Capital is reportedly in talks to buy back into outsourcing firm VXI Global Solutions from Carlyle Group, five years after selling its stake in the company to the private equity competitor. The post Bain

Goldman Sachs, 83North et al. in USD 335m round for Exotec

Goldman Sachs Asset Management has led a USD 332m investment round for France-based warehouse robotics manufacturer Exotec, reaching a valuation of USD 2bn.

PAI revives exit plans for Swedish chemicals group Perstorp

PAI Partners is exploring strategic options for Sweden's Perstorp, sources familiar with the matter said, reviving years-old discussions about a possible exit from the speciality chemicals group.

Thriving warehouse robot developer Exotec hits $2bn value thank to huge new Series D round

Warehouse robotics specialist Exotec has hit a $2bn valuation thanks to a huge Series D round led by Goldman Sachs Asset Management's growth arm. The post Thriving warehouse robot developer Exotec hits $2bn value thank

Aquila Capital launches new logistics fund as segment continues to outperform other RE options

European real assets investment firm Aquila Capital has launched its Southern European Logistics fund, which has a target investment volume of €1.5bn. The post Aquila Capital launches new logistics fund as segment continues to outperform

Ardian buys into booming supplements, medtech, cosmetics business Biofarma Group at reported €1.1bn valuation

France-based investment major Ardian has bought a majority stake in Biofarma Group, an Italian leader in the development, manufacture and packaging of food supplements, medical devices, probiotic-based products and cosmetics. The post Ardian buys into booming

M&A/PE Quarterly

Posted by Gail Weinstein, Steven Epstein, and Philip Richter, Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP, on Sunday, January 16, 2022 Editor's Note: Gail Weinstein is senior counsel, and Steven Epstein and Philip Richter are partners at

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