Rain or shine: Luxembourg looks to weather fundraising headwinds
Amid clouds of uncertainty, Luxembourg looks to confirm its status as a European jurisdiction for all seasons.
Stepping Out
Long regarded as euro-centric and inward facing regional markets, recent years have seen France and Benelux PE open up, court and cultivate the attention and allocations of international investors.
FPE bolsters investment team
FPE Capital has expanded its investment team with the hire of Harry Gill as investment manager and the promotion of Ben Cole to investment director.
Private capital investment in UK companies hits all time high - BVCA
The total amount invested by venture and buyout funds in UK businesses grew by more than 80 per cent in 2021 to £17.3bn, according to a report by the BVCA.
Connection Capital backs Brompton Technology
Connection Capital has made a £5.1m growth capital investment in Brompton Technology. The growth capital investment will enable the LED video company to meet growing demand and further develop its technology.
Investindustrial exits Natra to CapVest Partners
Under Investindustrial's hold, the chocolate producer upgraded its manufacturing footprint and internal capabilities. CapVest will support Natra as it works to grow its international position.
General Atlantic eyes IPO
General Atlantic is eyeing an IPO, sources close to the matter have revealed.
COI Partners closes DACH growth fund
COI Partners has closed COIP DACH Growth II SCSp, a Luxembourg-based fund focusing on growth companies.
Halder acquires a majority stake in CPM Group
Halder’s investment will be used to expand the business' product and service portfolio and pursue growth via add-on acquisitions.
Astorg acquires IPCOM from Alpha Private Equity
Astorg has acquired IPCOM, a B2B specialty distributor of technical and building insulation products, from Alpha Private Equity.
EXCLUSIVE: FPE Capital backs Dynamic Planner
FPE Capital has backed Dynamic Planner, a software provider to the UK wealth management sector. The deal represents the first institutional investment into Dynamic Planner and the second investment from FPE Fund III.
Moving into the mainstream
Once an alternative source of finance, private equity capital is flowing further and deeper into Southern Europe’s economic mainstream.
Gimv exits stake in Eurocept group
Throughout the Gimv investment period, the healthcare group has broadened its medical home care services in the Benelux.
Gilde adds to German team
Gilde Healthcare has made two new hires to its private equity team in Germany.
BGF exits Campion Homes
Under BGF's ownership, Campion Homes trebled in size, taking turnover from £14.6m to over £45m. The Scottish homebuilder is utilising its profit growth and cash generation over BGF’s hold period to buy out the firm's full position.
KYIP Capital acquires K-Now
The €7m investment will be used by K-Now to acquire a 90 per cent stake in Saint Louis College of Music, and finance the higher education platform's ongoing expansion.