Private Equity Wire

MARCH 1, 2024

Adenia Partners (Adenia), a private equity firm focused on growth opportunities in Africa, has acquired 100% of The Courier Guy, a specialist in last-mile delivery and express parcel services in South Africa, alongside co-investors DEG, Proparco, and South Suez. Financial terms of the transaction have not been disclosed.

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Private Equity Professional

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Mr. Schwartz joins Cortec from TZP Group , a lower middle market private equity firm which invests primarily in consumer and business-to-business products and service companies. New York-based Cortec Group has added Robert Schwartz to its investment team as a new partner.

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Private Equity Wire

JULY 22, 2024

US-based private equity firm Stonepeak has agreed to an all-cash deal to acquire New Zealand-based senior care specialist Arvida Group for NZD1.24bn ($745.74m) excluding debt, according to a report by Reuters. Shares of rival companies including Ryman Healthcare and Summerset also saw increases of 7.7%

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Private Equity Insights

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Swedish private equity firm EQT Partners is poised to sign on the dotted line to acquire one of Australia’s largest veterinary chains, VetPartners. Street Talk can reveal EQT dealmakers, Frank Heckes and David Forde, have agreed terms with sell-side adviser Jefferies and the buyout firm has been anointed preferred bidder.

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Private Equity Insights

AUGUST 16, 2024

“The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has verbally okayed the proposal and due diligence is on.” Read more Pelican Energy Partners to acquire nuclear power engineering provider GSE Houston-based private equity firm Pelican Energy Partners has agreed to acquire GSE Solutions, an.

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Private Equity Wire

JUNE 24, 2024

Global strategy consulting firm Stax has opened a new office in London, following the January hiring of Phil Dunne as managing director to lead the firm’s UK and EMEA practice.

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Private Equity Wire

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Palladium Group, a global management consultancy specialising in digital due diligence and value creation for private equity firms and their portfolio companies, has appointed Steve Kittell as Senior Vice President of Client Engagement, as part of its US expansion.

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Private Equity Insights

JULY 6, 2023

Private equity firm Warburg Pincus is in advanced discussions to acquire Chennai-based medical equipment producer Appasamy Associates, said people aware of the growth. US-based Warburg has signed an exclusivity agreement with Appasamy, and the due diligence has started, they said.

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Private Equity Insights

JUNE 28, 2023

BC Partners recently dropped out of the auction to buy WGSN due to concerns over the seller’s expectations on price, three sources said, speaking on condition of anonymity. The London-based private equity firm was in the second stage of bidding for WGSN, which has a price tag of 800 million pounds ($1.02

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Private Equity Wire

JUNE 28, 2024

British private equity firm Permira has added Paddy Padmanathan as a senior adviser to its global climate investing team. In his new role, Padmanathan will help source new investment opportunities, conduct due diligence and support management teams, according to a statement.

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Private Equity Insights

JULY 7, 2023

Private equity firm Warburg Pincus is in advanced discussions to acquire Chennai-based medical equipment producer Appasamy Associates, said people aware of the growth. US-based Warburg has signed an exclusivity agreement with Appasamy, and the due diligence has started, they said.

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Private Equity Wire

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

European private equity firm Astorg, is to acquire a 51% stake in Sofico, a provider of software solutions & services for the automotive leasing and mobility industry, with company founders Gémar Hompes and Piet Maes and investor Apheon, all significantly reinvesting in the business.

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Private Equity Wire

AUGUST 14, 2024

The Washington-based private equity firm has requested an extension for closing its sixth regional buyout fund. Since its launch over two years ago, the fund has secured $3bn in commitments—falling short of its $8.5bn target.

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The Motley Fool

JANUARY 5, 2024

Generally speaking, during the early days of a start-up , founders will raise money from venture capital or private equity firms in exchange for equity. Moreover, the company's balance sheet strength and disciplined approach to due diligence provides Ares with some differentiated product offerings.

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Private Equity Wire

MARCH 8, 2024

Equistone is among the top eight largest independent European private equity firms to have made this commitment. According to a press release, signing up to the UN Global Compact represents an important milestone for Equistone as the firm’s approach to responsible investment continues to evolve.

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Private Equity Insights

AUGUST 31, 2023

Two private equity players take Focus private in an all-cash deal; the firm’s stock has ceased trading on the NASDAQ. Focus Financial Partners said Thursday it has closed on the sale of the company to private equity firms Clayton, Dubilier and Rice and Stone Point Capital for more than $7bn in cash.

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Private Equity Wire

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Armen, an investment firm focused on acquiring stakes in private equity firms, has appointed Dominicus von Neree as Director of Investor Relations and Paul Kucerin as Managing Director, Head of DACH Investment, in its team in Germany.

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Private Equity Wire

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Swedish private equity firm EQT Partners is looking to finalise a deal to VerPartners, one of Australia’s largest veterinary practice chains in a deal worth in excess of AUD1bn, according to a report by the Financial Review.

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Private Equity Wire

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

CIL, the growth strategy consulting firm with offices in the US, Europe, and the UK, has hired Frédéric Thomas as Partner to lead its French operations, and be part of its Global Healthcare & Life Sciences practice.

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Private Equity Insights

JULY 4, 2023

NPV ESG expects to secure commitments from additional investors in its second close later this year, with several investors currently active in due diligence. Source: Private Equity Wire Can’t stop reading? Investors in NPV ESG include KLP, a German occupational pension fund, and a large Nordic pension fund.

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Private Equity Wire

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Hyperion Equity Partners, a mid-market private equity firm specialising in buy-and-build strategies, has launched Ranger Fire & Security with funding from alternative lender ThinCats, following its acquisition of two UK fire and security businesses, Ignis Fire Protection and Amerex Fire International.

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Private Equity Insights

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The private equity firm is in discussions with Global Switch’s Chinese owners about a potential deal, said the people, who asked not to be identified as the information is private. An agreement could be reached in the coming months depending on the outcome of the due diligence, the people said.

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Private Equity Wire

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Partners Brett Estwanik, Paul Kaboub and Chris Stoeckle have launched Inyarek Partners, a Boston-based private equity firm investing in energy transition across both direct investment vehicles and traditional commingled funds. The firm has already completed its first investment in partnership with institutional investors.

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Private Equity Insights

AUGUST 15, 2023

A Singapore-based private equity firm started by two former investors from sovereign wealth fund GIC Pte has raised $567m to spend on deals across Southeast Asia and India. The firm was founded by managing partner Amit Kunal and partner Choo Koon Po in late 2021. Another adviser is Indonesian scion Arif P.

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Private Equity Wire

AUGUST 24, 2023

Phoenix invests in IT services provider Nostra Technologies Submitted 24/08/2023 - 11:30am Growth-focused private equity firm Phoenix Equity Partners (Phoenix) has made an investment in Nostra Technologies (Nostra), a managed IT services provider in Ireland, alongside founders Kevin O’Loughlin and Barry O’Loughlin.

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Private Equity Insights

JUNE 28, 2023

Landmark Management has sold a 40% stake to Rosemont to help the firm’s founder execute an internal succession plan. Private equity firm Rosemont Investment Group has acquired a 40% stake in Landmark Management, a New York-based multi-family office that oversees about $4.5bn in non-discretionary client assets.

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Private Equity Insights

DECEMBER 6, 2023

In the next two weeks, Fortissimo, managed by Yuval Cohen, will receive exclusivity for the acquisition of control of Cellcom, headed by CEO Daniel Sapir, and will perform a targeted due diligence. read more The post Fortissimo Capital Snaps Up Cellcom for $248m appeared first on Private Equity Insights.

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Private Equity Wire

DECEMBER 7, 2023

PARTNER CONTENT By Jessie Miller Senior Manager of ESG Services, Novata As ESG matures in private markets, private equity is well-positioned to lead the charge on progress. The report revealed four archetypes representing the various states of ESG maturity across European PE funds, ranging from basic to best practice.

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Private Equity Professional

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

More businesses in financial hands It is one thing for a private equity firm to tell the owner of the Acme Safe Company , “ Let us tell you how great our firm is. 3) More preemptive due diligence based on particularized buyer requirements (as opposed to generalized financial preparation). (4) Let’s talk.

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Private Equity Wire

JANUARY 30, 2024

More than half of large PE firms are looking to acquire an artificial intelligence (AI) business, according to the second annual Global M&A Trends and Risks Report from global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright and M&A intelligence specialist MergerMarket.

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The Motley Fool

JULY 17, 2023

When a company is privately held, it typically raises funds from sophisticated investors such as venture capitalists or private equity firms. These institutions buy an ownership stake in the form of equity in the company in exchange for investment capital. How does IPO investing work?

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The Motley Fool

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

This can require lots of effort when it comes to performing due diligence, and there's always the risk that you could be wrong. Typically, a start-up will raise funds during its early days from venture capitalists (VC) or private-equity firms. In exchange for capital, founders will give up equity in their company.

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Private Equity Insights

AUGUST 7, 2023

offer, enough for the Estia board to grant Bain due diligence to examine the inner workings of the company. Read more Eqt Private Equity to Sell Schülke to Consortium Led by Athos for Around €1.4bn EQT is pleased to announce that the EQT VIII fund ("EQT Private Equity") has agreed to sell.

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Axial

JANUARY 18, 2024

Prepare for due diligence. Be ready for due diligence, which means organizing your financials as much as your legal documents. To dive deeper into sell-side due diligence, check out the two resources below. And while family offices can be fantastic partners, so can private equity firms.

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Hedgestone

JULY 10, 2023

A business broker’s responsibilities can include: Valuing the business Creating a marketing strategy Preparing marketing materials Qualifying potential buyers Facilitating negotiations Coordinating due diligence Closing the deal How Business Brokers Get Paid Business brokers typically work on a commission basis.

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Axial

AUGUST 23, 2024

You must plan the transition, understand your business’s value, create compelling marketing materials, and identify the right buyers to advance to the due diligence stage. This preparation will allow you to confidently address any questions buyers may have during due diligence.

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Fortune Financial

AUGUST 7, 2023

Private Equity Private equity is a form of alternative investment that involves investing in privately-held companies. It encompasses strategies such as venture capital, leveraged buyouts and investing directly in publicly-traded private equity firms.

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