Deal in Focus: GRO’s new portco DigitalRoute to follow same path as Tacton investment
GRO’s lead partner on the investment Lars Lunde speaks to Real Deals about its acquisition of the usage data management software provider
Latest News
Hypax carves out Precision Colour Printing from Claverley Group
The buyer said Claverley Group decided to dispose of PCP to focus on its core business activities
Bluewater sells Rovop to US marine transportation business
The GP first backed the portco in 2017 through its second fund
Nordian merges spun-off food specialists to form Benelux-focused food group
Its value creation strategy will focus on capitalising on themes such as automation and sustainability
CapMan Growth’s third fund hits €130m hard-cap
The fundraise surpasses previous fund, CapMan Growth II, which closed on €97m
PAI Partners carves out Fresenius Vamed’s European rehabilitation business
Vamed is currently a fully consolidated subsidiary of Austrian healthcare company Fresenius
Alto Partners and Arca Fondi boost PE portfolio with acquisition of Eurosirel
Deal completed via SPV controlled and managed by Arca Space Capital and Alto Capital V
Insights
Midmarket stars in modest first quarter – Real Deals Data Hub
The market headwinds that led to a somewhat lacklustre end to 2023 appear to remain firmly in control into the new year, though activity in the midmarket saw a welcome boost in the period. Julian Longhurst reports
Staying competitive
MUFG’s David Rochford explains why Ireland is taking a greater role as an operational centre in the alternatives industry
GP Profile: MidEuropa’s ambitions for its 25th year
As the firm reaches a quarter century, managing partner Robert Knorr speaks to Real Deals on his ambitions for the year, and thoughts on strategy expansion and opportunities
Deal in Focus: Automation a priority for Nexxus Iberia’s portco Creaciones Marsanz
Nexxus Iberia’s lead partner on the investment Juan Pedro Dávila speaks to Real Deals about its majority stake in the Spanish retail equipment manufacturer
Hidden gems
Dunport Capital’s Ross Morrow examines the lower midmarket – an overlooked and underappreciated segment of the private credit market
UK regional dealflow: future growth stars?
After a lacklustre end to 2024, dealflow across the UK has enjoyed a strong start to the new year, with deal volumes up across almost all of the UK’s regions. Julian Longhurst charts the last 12 months in numbers
Deals
Hypax carves out Precision Colour Printing from Claverley Group
The buyer said Claverley Group decided to dispose of PCP to focus on its core business activities
Bluewater sells Rovop to US marine transportation business
The GP first backed the portco in 2017 through its second fund
Nordian merges spun-off food specialists to form Benelux-focused food group
Its value creation strategy will focus on capitalising on themes such as automation and sustainability
PAI Partners carves out Fresenius Vamed’s European rehabilitation business
Vamed is currently a fully consolidated subsidiary of Austrian healthcare company Fresenius
Alto Partners and Arca Fondi boost PE portfolio with acquisition of Eurosirel
Deal completed via SPV controlled and managed by Arca Space Capital and Alto Capital V
Deal in Focus: GRO’s new portco DigitalRoute to follow same path as Tacton investment
GRO’s lead partner on the investment Lars Lunde speaks to Real Deals about its acquisition of the usage data management software provider
Funds
CapMan Growth’s third fund hits €130m hard-cap
The fundraise surpasses previous fund, CapMan Growth II, which closed on €97m
Bridgepoint invests in French risk manager Forward Global
Deal values Forward Global at over €200m
Locate Bio attracts £9.2m in latest fundraise for LDGraft Clinical Study
Oversubscribed round included investments from existing shareholders Mercia Ventures and BGF
Former Monzo leader launches angel fintech fund
The $12m solo GP fund will back fintechs at pre-seed and seed stage
IK Partners raises maiden continuation fund
The vehicle will allow the firm to extend its hold of Yellow Hive
British Patient Capital commits $50.8m to Evolution Technology Fund III
Evolution Equity Partners has raised $1.1bn for its latest vehicle