Retail, Consumer & Leisure
Nexxus Iberia marks debut investment from second fund
The Spanish GP has acquired a majority stake in retail equipment manufacturer Creaciones Marsanz
Ardian partially exits Audiotonix to PAI
The sound engineering company was acquired by Ardian in March 2020
Genesis Capital’s HP TRONIC Group buys back shares from GP
The Central European investor first backed HP TRONIC in 2017
Genesis Capital acquires Hungarian automotive-distribution IT specialist
The GP aims to capitalise on the ongoing digital transformation in vehicle distribution chains
Apheon exits Italian luxury brand Visionnaire
Leopoldo and Eleonore Cavalli will reinvest in the company and continue in their positions of CEO and creative director respectively
Deal in Focus: Apiary’s 4x return on sale of entertainment touring agent TAG worth the wait
Apiary's Mark Salter and ECI's Rory Nath speak to Real Deals about the exit
NRDC Equity Partners and BB Kapital SA snap up German department store out of insolvency
The German-US investor consortium is expected to take over more than 70 shops in Germany
ICG backs travel insurance specialist Staysure
The UK-based company operates a portfolio of insurance brands and products including Avanti Travel Insurance and Rock
Juuri Partners creates the largest online pet health store in the Nordics
The Finnish GP has backed Alvar Pet and concurrently inked its first bolt-on
Equistone sells German sports-turf specialist to US-based GP
During Equistone's holding period, the business more than doubled its revenues
Freshstream’s Bella Figura Music secures consortium funding
The business plans to continue expanding its portfolio, adding to hits written for the likes of Adele, Robbie Williams and the Human League
Aksia-backed Italian food group Ifex buys Savi Alimentare
The deal was completed via Aksia's Fund V
Sofindev acquires coffee-machine distributor Hillewaert
The deal represents the third investment of Sofindev VI
Deal in Focus: Literacy Capital picks up minority stake in Live Business Group
Literacy CEO Richard Pindar tells Real Deals that the opportunity came through its advisory network
ESquare backs Smart Servant
The portco is a Dutch provider of service and cleaning robotics
Egeria acquires Meyer Menü
It follows the succession of the current majority shareholder and member of the founding family, Thomas Meyer
Stellum Capital and Inveready acquire minority stake in LEV 2050
It is the seventh investment from the Stellum Food&Tech I fund, while Inveready invested from its Inveready Biotech IV vehicle
CVC acquires frozen bakery producer
Ardian, Alantra and Artá Capital have exited their stake in Monbake
Innova acquires minority stake in Dimark Manufacture
The Polish GP invested via the Innova/7 fund
ThinCats launches regional fund
The fund targets midsized SMEs across the UK
Literacy Capital picks up minority stake in Live Business Group
It is the investor’s 23rd platform deal since 2017
Vallis Capital Partners exits Castelbel to Bourn Rock Investments Group
The seller first acquired a majority stake in Castelbel in 2016
Bluegem exits Beautynova to PAI
The seller will maintain a stake in the portco
Verdane backs Nordic software provider Ingrid
The transaction also saw participation from Schibsted Ventures
Unigrains Italia acquires La Prensa
The GP aims to support the business’s development through organic and external growth
Hyperion-backed Ranger Fire & Security bolts on Syncro Group
The GP plans to complete five other acquisitions by the end of 2024
EOS IM sells EF Group
The London-based GP first invested in the Italian business in 2018
Quadrivio & Pambianco exit Autry
The sale to Style Capital has generated a 4x return
Erhvervsinvest acquires Bisca A/S
The GP is ready to capitalise on new markets
Hg-backed Septeo acquires ACIGrup
The GP first invested in the business in 2020 through its Hg Genesis 9 fund
Fremman Capital eyes Innovative Beauty Group acquisition
The company is part of France-headquartered Albéa Group
CVC-backed Douglas Group plots $1.2bn IPO
The group aims to complete the listing in the first quarter of 2024
Deal in Focus: Bridges Fund Management exits Vegetarian Express
Partner Emma Thorne tells Real Deals the GP first initiated an exit process in early 2020 but it was shelved when the pandemic struck
LDC backs Brighton-based software developer
LDC partner and head of south Aylesh Patel, plus investment manager Josh Wachman, will join the portco’s board as non-executive directors
FCDE acquires majority stake in SELP
This is the fifth acquisition from the GP’s latest fund, FCDE Independent Fund II
Limerston portco acquires holiday park
Largo Leisure Holidays has bolted on Campsie Glen
Kester Capital exits Jollyes for healthy return
The business more than doubled its revenues during Kester’s holding period, the GP said
NVM acquires Vegetarian Express
The deal represents the GP’s eighth transactions in 12 months
Motion Equity Partners acquires Axience Group
The French company develops pharmaceuticals for pets
Innova-backed Bielenda bolts on Miya Cosmetics
Bielenda will cross-sell Miya products via its distribution channels
Foresight Group backs Live Group with VCT investment
The VCT funding will support the company to develop its audience engagement technology
Accession Capital Partners backs SMYK MBO
The business was acquired from Bridgepoint
GP Profile: Arca Space Capital
CEO Ugo Loeser tells Real Deals the PE fund is currently assessing two new deals
Chiltern backs MBO of Strata Products
The GP will support the firm’s product offering and expansion
Exclusive: Phoenix exits Global Freight Solutions
During a seven-year hold period, the GP helped double the firm’s revenue and profitability
Chiltern Capital invests in Rapid Repair Network
The lower midmarket firm recently exited its stake in Steer Automotive to Oakley
GP Profile: Perwyn
Managing partner Andrew Wynn speaks to Real Deals about what makes the perfect deal and the firm's new office in Milan
Verdane completes quadruple acquisitions swoop from VNV Global
The investor seeks to support the digitalisation of the economy, it said in a statement
Vendis Capital-backed Silver Care bolts on Well-Fair
The deal represents the second acquisition for Silver Care
Coniston-backed Masterfix acquires MDfx
The SME investor backed Masterfix in September 2021
Mutares acquires Temakinho restaurants
Temakinho offers Japanese-Brazilian cuisine
Deal in Focus: Investindustrial forms Sammontana Group with €1bn revenue
The GP's founder Andrea Bonomi tells Real Deals that the GP is already looking at three US-based bolt-ons to expand the firm’s offering
Deal in Focus: BD Capital acquires controlling stake in TLC Worldwide
Andy Dawson, co-founder and managing partner, tells Real Deals the GP’s operator-led approach resulted in the partnership
Fund in Focus: Epiris Fund III holds final close on £1.044bn
Alex Cooper-Evans, partner, tells Real Deals the fund had strong re-ups from existing LPs
Growth Capital Partners backs Electric Theatre Collective
The deal was done on a proprietary, bilateral basis, a spokesperson for the firm told Real Deals
Afinum sells Iconia to Deutsche Invest Capital Partners
Deutsche Invest Capital Partners is investing through its Capital Solutions strategy
Deal in Focus: Enterprise Investors raises a glass to JNT Group sale
EI’s value creation thesis allowed to reposition the company and shift its perception, which resulted in scaling JNT’s market share from single digits to almost 20% in volume terms, partner Sebastian Król tells Real Deals
Carlyle exits Jagex to CVC and Haveli
The seller first invested in Jagex through its Carlyle Partners VII and Carlyle Europe Technology Partners IV funds
Fund in Focus: Fondo Italiano d’Investimento’s co-investment fund hits first close on €82m
Roberto Travaglino tells Real Deals that the investor hopes to reach its final close within 12 months
Key Capital picks up minority stake in SJA
It is the sixth investment from Key Capital Partners Fund IX
H.I.G. Realty creates €1bn resort hotel platform
Ella Hotels & Resorts in Greece will comprise 13 hotels and 4,500 rooms
Ardian Growth backs My Pie
Funding also came from Caisse d'Epargne Bretagne Pays de Loire, Banque Populaire Grand Ouest, CIC Ouest, Arkea and LCL
Kartesia-backed Vanreusel Family acquires Beltaste
Capital for the transaction was drawn from Kartesia’s Credit Opportunities strategy
Bestport acquires majority stake in Northside Graphics
Additional financing was provided by Triple Point Private Credit
VR Equitypartner and AG Capital acquire Identa Kartensysteme
The German company provides chip-card solutions
Apax acquires Ascential’s data subsidiary
WGSN is focused on trend forecasting in consumer, lifestyle and product design
BGF backs holiday parks IT specialist
Elite Dynamics serves more than 350 parks in the UK and internationally
Accent Equity sells Norco Interior to its own portco
The GP’s Götessons Design Group has bolted on the business
Keensight Capital exits Vision-Box in trade sale
The GP first invested in the business in 2015
Foresight IFW fund invests £1.3m in travel firm
The equity deal is the first by the fund since its launch in November 2023
Main Capital Partners acquires Millum
The GP aims to support the firm’s expansion internationally
Cobepa invests in SmartSD
The co-founders and management team will also reinvest in the firm as minority stakeholders
Progressio Investimenti IV holds first closing on €182m
Commitments from its existing investor base made up more than 75% of the fundraising, the GP said
Lanza Capital closes second parking-focused fund on €550m
Anchor investors include Brookfield Asset Management and Partners Group
Fondo Italiano D’Investimento FIAF fund holds second close on €225m
EIF, Intesa San Paolo and Eurizon Capital have supported as cornerstone investors
Deal in Focus: PSG Equity acquires Visit Group majority stake for €100m
The buyer’s managing director Edward Hughes tells Real Deals it is the eighth investment from the firm’s PSG Europe II fund
H2 backs Buttress
The UK and Ireland investor is currently investing its £300m Fund VI
BGF backs The Insights Family
The firm has invested £5m in the business
Elysian Capital acquires Activate
It is the lower midmarket investor’s seventh transaction from Elysian Capital III
Resource Partners backs Flex To Go
The GP believes there is strong demand for car rental services from “occasional” travellers
Gryphon Investors exits RoC Skincare to Bridgepoint
The deal is the sixth acquisition by Bridgepoint Europe VII
Vendis backs Skins Cosmetics
The deal sees the GP team up with Philip Hillege, co-founder and current creative director of Skins, and Claudia Pouw-Dullaart, CEO since 2019
Equistone sells CH&CO to Compass Group
The trade sale values CH&CO at an initial enterprise value of £475m
Puma Private Equity leads £10m funding round in Transreport
Established in 2021, Transreport is a UK-based accessibility technology company
Deal in Focus: Trimountain Partners invests in the UK’s Horizon Parking Group
Partner Ali Khanbhai tells Real Deals that the GP intends to leverage consolidation opportunities in the fragmented parking services industry
Foresight backs UK vehicle security solutions firm
TGSS MBO will be led by Dave Turnock and Andy Christopher
Eurazeo invests in French perfumery brand
The GP secured a minority stake in Ex Nihilo alongside the firm’s co-founders
CVC invests in Sunday Natural
The GP will support the business’s international scaling
Avallon exits Wosana to Japanese holding company
The Polish PE firm wholly acquired Wosana in 2017
Fund in Focus: How Cinven banked $14.5bn for Fund 8
Real Deals catches up with Alexandra Hess, partner and head of investor relations, to discuss how the GP overcame a difficult macro environment to reach the fund’s hard-cap
Riverside sells E&A Scheer to Platinum Equity
The GP supported the firm’s international expansion and appointed new management
Permira sells Italian restaurants chain
The business was sold to CVC Capital Partners
ScaleUp sells edtech business
The acquisition has been completed by a local family office in collaboration with the management team
TDR Capital becomes majority shareholder in Popeyes UK
The GP first backed the fast food chain in July 2023
Monterro acquires majority stake in AI platform
The Nordic investor’s MD Erik Syrén is the new chairman of the portco’s board
Charterhouse backs Two Circles
The GP is currently investing from its 11th private equity fund
Perwyn acquires UK-based grocery firm
The deal will see food executive David Milner joining the business’s executive team
Cinven closes flagship fund at $14.5bn
Fund 8 is nearly 30% larger than its predecessor
BGF invests in outdoor furniture firm
The growth investor will support Akula Partners’ international expansion
Bluegem exits luxury home fragrance business
The consumer investor acquired a majority stake in the business in 2017