Private Equity Insights

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

The potential sale could mark a historic milestone in NFL ownership, particularly as private equity firms continue their push into professional sports investments. as their investment banker to oversee the process. The Philadelphia Eagles recently set a benchmark by selling an 8% stake at an $8.1bn$8.3bn valuation.

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Private Equity Insights

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The professional services firm is said to be in discussions with potential buyers and is working with advisers from Rothschild to evaluate its options. While economic conditions led to modest growth in advisory and tax services, the firms audit practice achieved strong performance gains throughout the year.

Private Equity Firms 162

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 7, 2025

A Blackstone-led investor group is acquiring a majority stake in US accounting firm Citrin Cooperman, valuing the company at over $2bn, according to sources cited by the Financial Times on Tuesday. This could mark Blackstones first investment in the accounting sector. read more US Pipeline Operator ONEOK Inks Two Deals for $5.9

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Private Equity Insights

JULY 4, 2023

Elite Italian bicycle maker Pinarello changes hands Fausto Pinarello, the son of the founder of the bicycle group, would maintain a stake in the company and his role as chairman, L Catterton said in a statement. The company traces its roots back to a cycle shop set up by former professional cyclist Giovanni Pinarello in 1952.

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 23, 2025

Arctos Partners, through its $9.9bn AUM Arctos Sports division, has acquired a 10% stake in the Buffalo Bills, becoming one of the first private equity firms to invest in an NFL team. This follows recent NFL rule changes allowing PE firms to hold up to 10% stakes in franchises.

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Private Equity Insights

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

German private equity firm Maguar has taken a controlling stake in Navori Labs, aiming to drive the Swiss digital signage software companys global expansion. Maguar, based in Munich, specializes in software investments. Founded in 1998, Navori has sold over 1.25 million licenses in more than 150 countries.

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 10, 2025

BEO Investments LLC, a Miami-based private equity firm, has launched three investment funds tailored to meet the needs of its accredited clients. It has a 5 to 7-year investment horizon. The BEO Value Opportunity Fund is a $40m fund designed to capitalize on time-sensitive investment opportunities.

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Private Equity Insights

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

The funds stake, along with those of co-investors and other selling shareholders, has been acquired by Beltone Capital, a wholly owned subsidiary of Egypt-listed Beltone Holding. The transaction will see Beltone take a majority stake in Baobab.

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Private Equity Insights

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

stake in TIM, with an official announcement expected soon. CVC had been in talks to acquire Vivendis 24% stake in TIM, positioning itself as the companys largest investor. State-backed financial conglomerate Poste Italiane is set to acquire state lender CDPs 9.8% Both TIM and Poste declined to comment.

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 16, 2025

HBX Group, a private equity-owned hotel room wholesaler, plans to raise up to 725m through an IPO in Spain. The IPO includes partial stake sales by current shareholders, including CPPIB, Cinven, and EQT. HBXs flotation could boost confidence among private equity firms looking to exit portfolio investments through public markets.

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 15, 2025

Kering, the luxury group behind Gucci and Saint Laurent, has sold 60% of its stakes in three prime Paris properties to French private equity firm Ardian for 837m. read more Private equity deal value surges to $639bn in 2024, amid rising valuations Global private equity and venture capital deal activity saw a 24.7%

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Private Equity Wire

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

on Monday after news that private equity firm Triton Partners has acquired a substantial stake in the drug discovery and development specialist ahead of a potential takeover bid for the company, according to a report by Bloomberg. Shares of Germany’s Evotec SE rose by up to 16.2%

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 22, 2025

Blackstone is exploring options to divest Hotel Investment Partners, a Spain-based hospitality group valued at 6.5bn ($6.77bn). The private equity giant is weighing either a sale of its 65% stake in HIP or an initial public offering, according to reports from Cinco Dias.

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MARCH 10, 2025

According to sources familiar with the matter, investment banks Jefferies and William Blair have been engaged to manage the sale process, expected to commence in the latter half of the year. Vista Equity first acquired a majority stake in 2016 and later merged Granicus with GovDelivery, another Vista-backed firm.

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Private Equity Wire

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Global private equity firm KKR has acquired a 35% stake in Japan-based software developer Fuji Soft after completing the first stage of its two-part buyout tender offer, Fuji Soft announced on Wednesday, according to a report by Reuters. Major investors 3D Investment Partners and Farallon Capital, who together hold a 32.7%

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Private Equity Wire

DECEMBER 23, 2024

CDP Equity (CDPE), a subsidiary of the Cassa Depositi e Prestiti Group (CDP), and Trilantic Europe, a prominent pan-European private equity firm, have jointly acquired a majority stake in Diagram Group, an Italian agritech innovator.

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Private Equity Wire

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Private equity firms have entered the National Football League (NFL) ownership arena for the first time, with Ares Management acquiring a 10% stake in the Miami Dolphins and an Arctos Sports Partners-led investor group acquiring a minority stake in the Buffalo Bills, according to a report by the Financial Times.

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Private Equity Wire

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Software and technology-focused private equity firm Thoma Bravo has agreed to sell a Qlik minority stake to a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), in a deal that values the data analytics company at $10bn.

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Private Equity Insights

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

The private equity firm has engaged financial advisors Moelis & Co and RBC Capital to oversee the process, which is expected to begin in the coming weeks. The sale comes amid rising corporate investment in technology, driven by increased artificial intelligence adoption. Can`t stop reading?

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 9, 2025

BlackRock had previously acquired a controlling stake in the business from private equity firm Kohlberg & Company in February 2023. The acquisition was part of a $4.3bn long-term private capital strategy.

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Private Equity Insights

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

These entities share an address with BC Partners London office, and their listed director matches the name of Michael Chang, the firms New York-based co-head of healthcare. Chang is also linked to BC Partners investment in US pet retailer PetSmart, fueling further speculation about a potential deal. Read more here. Read more here.

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 23, 2025

This landmark deal, which provides a 4x return for its ownersEnergy Capital Partners (ECP), CPP Investments, and Access Industriesis among the largest transactions in the U.S. Such mega-deals are increasingly critical as private equity firms navigate a slow exit environment. power industry in nearly two decades.

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Private Equity Insights

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

BlackRock announced the deal in June last year, positioning the acquisition as a strategic move to enhance its investment technology capabilities and expand its footprint in the private-markets data sector. Read more here. The company stated that it would carefully evaluate any proposals in the best interest of its stakeholders.

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 10, 2025

Source: Brand Equity Can’t stop reading? Read more BEO Investments launches $100m real estate investment funds BEO Investments LLC, a Miami-based private equity firm, has launched three investment funds. is considering a major investment in the Ito familys plan to.

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Private Equity Wire

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Private investment major Apollo Global Management has acquired a majority stake in The State Group (TSG), a provider of electrical, mechanical, and automation services, as part of its Impact and Clean Transition investment strategy.

Stakes 93

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Private Equity Insights

MAY 17, 2024

The founders of a business telecoms and IT services provider are on the brink of toasting a nine-figure windfall after entering advanced talks to sell it to one of Britain’s leading private equity firms. It was unclear on Wednesday whether Bowmark would roll over its stake as part of the deal.

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 31, 2025

The San Francisco-based private equity firm, founded in 2024, focuses on businesses within the advanced industrial economy, investing in companies that provide essential products, services, and equipment across high-value manufacturing, infrastructure solutions, critical industrial services, and industrial technology.

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Private Equity Insights

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

KKR, which already holds a 33.97% stake in Fuji Soft after acquiring shares from activist investors 3D Investment Partners and Farallon Capital, has struggled to secure a majority position. Bain later increased its bid to JPY9,600, while KKR held firm until this latest escalation.

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 21, 2025

Ardian, the French private equity firm, has closed its latest mid-cap growth fund, Ardian Expansion Fund VI, at 3.2bn, surpassing its target by 10%. The fund will focus on high-growth, mid-sized European businesses, with equity investments ranging from 50m to 300m.

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Private Equity Insights

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The deal marks the end of Vestars five-year investment in the company, during which it played a pivotal role in scaling the brands growth. The New York-based private equity firm, which focuses on middle-market buyouts and growth investments, first backed Simple Mills in October 2019, becoming its largest shareholder.

Capital 147

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Private Equity Insights

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The fund is 33% larger than its predecessor, reflecting strong investor demand for energy transition investments. David Foley, Global Head of Blackstone Energy Transition Partners, highlighted the investment potential in energy transition, citing growing demand for electricity, grid reliability, and energy efficiency. Read more here.

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Private Equity Wire

JANUARY 6, 2025

Coalesce Capital (Coalesce), a private equity firm focused on investing in business services companies, has completed a majority growth recapitalisation in executive compensation and leadership consultancy, Pearl Meyer & Partners (Pearl Meyer). Ropes & Gray served as legal advisor to Coalesce Capital.

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Private Equity Insights

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

The investment was aimed at expanding Crosta Mollicas international presence, though recent financial filings indicate that the UK still accounts for nearly all sales. in the year ending 30 June 2024. Perwyn acquired the Italian food brand in January 2023 and appointed former Tyrrells and Lilys Kitchen CEO David Milner as chairman.

Buyout 147

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Private Equity Insights

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

With AI-driven portfolio monitoring, automated data collection, and performance tracking, private equity firms and other alternative asset managers can enhance efficiency, reduce manual workflows, and make data-driven investment decisions. Can`t stop reading?

Private Equity Firms 130

Private Equity Firms Private Equity Firms Mergers and Acquisitions Funds 130

Private Equity Wire

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Major private equity firms have faced significant obstacles in selling or listing their China-based portfolio companies in 2023, with Beijings tightening restrictions on IPOs and a decelerating economy having left foreign investors capital effectively trapped, according to a report by the Financial Times.

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 21, 2025

KKR, the global investment firm, has entered a binding agreement to acquire Dawsongroup, a leading UK-based asset leasing company, as part of its Global Climate strategy. KKRs expertise in climate-focused infrastructure investments will help the company scale operations and strengthen its international presence.

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Private Equity Wire

JANUARY 22, 2025

UK-based European private equity firm TDR Capital has made a majority investment in CorpAcq, a business acquisition compounder based in Altrincham, UK, which specialises in investment in UK SMEs with a focus on industrial products and services. The deal is expected to close in Q1, subject to regulatory approvals.

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