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Phoenix Equity makes four promotions amid record dealmaking year so far

UK private equity firm Phoenix Equity Partners has made four promotions following a record number of deals done since January. The post Phoenix Equity makes four promotions amid record dealmaking year so far first appeared

Inflexion follows busy start to 2021 with four new partners amid string of promotions

UK private equity firm Inflexion has named four new partners amid a string of promotions as it looks to continue its busy start to 2021. The post Inflexion follows busy start to 2021 with four new

TA-backed asset manager Russell Investments launches new private markets fund targeting UK LPs

Russell Investments has launched the follow up to its debut $185m private markets fund closed two years ago. The post TA-backed asset manager Russell Investments launches new private markets fund targeting UK LPs first appeared

Phoenix Equity bags 4.3x return selling UK eyecare specialist Rayner to CVC after trebling EBITDA

Mid-market UK buyout house Phoenix Equity Partners is set for a 4.3x return selling Rayner Surgical to fellow PE house CVC Capital after trebling its EBITDA, AltAssets understands. The post Phoenix Equity bags 4.3x return

Bridgepoint makes surprise bid to list on London Stock Exchange as AUM continues to soar

UK private equity house Bridgepoint has made a surprise announcement that it plans to list on the London Stock Exchange. The post Bridgepoint makes surprise bid to list on London Stock Exchange as AUM continues

Synova scores 4.5x return selling wealth manager Fairstone to TA after huge EBITDA, AUM growth

Private equity house Synova has scored an impressive 4.5x return selling UK wealth manager Fairstone Group to buyout major TA Associates.

Primary Capital eyes Fund V close in next few months, taps vehicle for Sigma Sports buy

Primary Capital is back in the market for its fifth flagship private equity raise - and has already tapped the vehicle to buy cycling equipment business Sigma Sports.

UK-based ECI Partners creates base in “most important market” with New York office launch

UK private equity house ECI Partners has expanded to New York as it looks to drive further growth via its "single most important market".

New challenger emerges in PE battle for KPMG UK restructuring arm

A new challenger has emerged in the private equity tussle for KPMG's UK restructuring services division as Epiris reportedly prepares to enter the fray.

KKR says it sees continued UK student housing demand amid £219m sale of five developments to Greystar

Global buyout giant KKR has sold five major student housing developments across the UK to Greystar Real Estate Partners in a £219m deal.

Growth Capital Partners scores another Fund IV exit as fifth flagship raise goes on

UK private equity house Growth Capital Partners has scored another exit from its fourth flagship fund as its continues hunting for capital for Fund V.

HSBC Asset Management looks to tap ‘underserved’ UK mid-market PE debt market with new lending platform

HSBC Asset Management has launched a UK-focused direct lending investment capability as part of a plan to boost the firm’s alternative investments platform.

Baird Capital sells on Collingwood Lighting to Ambienta after doubling EBITDA in less than three years

Baird Capital has sold Collingwood Lighting to fellow private equity house Ambienta after less than three years in its portfolio.

London tech scene business support provider Jeffreys Henry follows Covid boom with investment from Tenzing

UK-based private equity house Tenzing has backed London tech scene audit, tax and business support services provider Jeffreys Henry.

Kester Capital bulks out deals team to speed investment of newly-raised sophomore fund

Kester Capital has bulked out its dealmaking team by bringing in three new associates.

LDC seals £210m trade sale of ADEY to UK pipe making major Polypipe

UK private equity house LDC has sold water-based heating systems protection specialist ADEY in a £210m trade sale.

Covid revenue boom for Notonthehighstreet sees Great Hill Partners come in as majority investor

UK curated online marketplace Notonthehighstreet has been bought by growth equity firm Great Hill Partners following stunning revenue growth amid 2020's pandemic lockdowns.

Queens Park Equity celebrates £185m hard cap close for first fundraise

Queen's Park Equity has hit a £185m hard cap final close for its debut fundraise, beating its initial target despite the pressures of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Pollen Street brings in experienced head of business development as Fund IV raise continues

Former RBS private equity arm Pollen Street Capital has brought in investment industry veteran Hugh Cutler as head of business development.

Flexpoint Ford agrees first UK investment with planned take-private of AFH Financial Group

Financial services and healthcare-focused private equity firm Flexpoint Ford has agreed to its first UK investment by backing financial planning-led wealth management business AFH Financial Group.

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