Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 15, 2025

This signals renewed investor interest and government efforts to reinvigorate the UKs capital markets. Private equity firm TSG Consumer Partners bought a 22% stake in BrewDog in 2017 for around 213m. A range of high-profile companies from diverse sectors is considering listing in London.

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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. Under Italys regulations, any investor seeking to acquire more than 3% of TIMs capital must obtain government clearance.

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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

JANUARY 27, 2025

EQT Partners, the Swedish private equity firm managing 269bn in assets, generated 11bn in exit proceeds in 2024. This growth signals a recovery in private equity after years of subdued exit activity. It attracted 200 limited partners from 28 countries, including nearly 120 new investors.

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Private Equity Insights

MARCH 19, 2025

The move follows the restructuring deal that saw CEO Mathias Doepfner and Friede Springer take control of the media segment, including Bild and Politico, while private equity firm KKR and co-investor CPPIB acquired 90% of the classified business, comprising job site StepStone and real estate ads platform Aviv.

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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 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

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. A group of investors is expected to participate in the transaction, joining ADIA and Thoma Bravo.

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 23, 2025

Such mega-deals are increasingly critical as private equity firms navigate a slow exit environment. private equity transactions exceeded $10bn, including GTCR and Apax Partners $13.45bn sale of AssuredPartners and Home Depots $18.25bn acquisition of SRS Distribution. Between 2020 and 2024, only 27 U.S.

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 13, 2025

Polish laboratory operator Diagnostyka SA, backed by private equity firm Mid Europa Partners, is gearing up for an IPO on the Warsaw Stock Exchange. The offering will feature shares held by Mid Europa, which owns a 47.83% stake in the company. Market estimates suggest the IPO could value Diagnostyka at over $1.2bn.

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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

APRIL 9, 2025

Both new and returning investors contributed to the successful raise. RCPDirect V will focus on making minority equity investments of $7.5m The oversubscribed fund attracted a diverse group of limited partners, including family offices, insurance companies, public pension plans, endowments, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals.

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Private Equity Insights

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Investor discussions intensified after multiple bid vehicles, including Pug Bidco Limited, were registered on February 24. 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. Read more here. Read more here.

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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. The firm has stated it will only proceed if KKRs bid fails or is withdrawn.

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Private Equity Insights

MARCH 10, 2025

Vista Equity first acquired a majority stake in 2016 and later merged Granicus with GovDelivery, another Vista-backed firm. Harvest Partners joined as a significant shareholder in 2020 after acquiring a stake from Vista and K1 Investment Management.

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Private Equity Insights

APRIL 9, 2025

Jonathan Murphy, CEO of Assura, said the deal would enable the company to accelerate its investment in critical healthcare infrastructure, leveraging the financial and operational support of two highly experienced private equity backers. KKR and Stonepeak tabled a final offer of 49.4p

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 20, 2025

A consortium of investors, led by Maverick Carter and advised by UBS Group AG and Evercore, is seeking to raise $5bn to launch a global basketball league. The group combines the firms corporate finance, leveraged finance, and equity capital markets teams into one unit. Read more: [link] Can’t stop reading? billion won.

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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.

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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 represents a 60% increase from its predecessor and attracted 200 limited partners from 28 countries, including nearly 120 new investors.

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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. These funds are going to address diverse investor preferences and capitalize on strategic opportunities in the real estate market.

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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 Wire

JANUARY 23, 2025

Calpine Corp’s $16.4bn sale to Constellation Energy is set to deliver a major windfall to its owners offering optimism in the private equity sector that similar mega-deals could help an industry grappling with sluggish investor payouts, according to a report by Reuters.

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Private Equity Wire

JANUARY 13, 2025

Buyout firms have long relied on controversial loans backed by equity stakes to enhance fund returns, but growing investor criticism has triggered a slowdown, according to a report by Bloomberg UK. Many firms borrowed against their portfolio companies to sustain the private market boom while dealmaking dwindled.

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 22, 2025

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. The potential divestment aligns with Blackstones strategy to monetise assets in sectors experiencing high investor demand. Source: Reuters Can’t stop reading?

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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 Insights

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

The newly formed platform aims to eliminate inefficiencies by integrating multiple processesfundraising, investor relations, and portfolio managementinto a single, intuitive system. This merger is more than just a step forward its a transformation in how fund managers operate, said Juan Manrique, co-founder and CEO of Untap.

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 13, 2025

Growth Equity at Goldman Sachs Alternatives has led a $48.5m Other investors include OMERS Ventures, FJ Labs, Teralys, and Garage Capital. Clare Greenan from Growth Equity at Goldman Sachs Alternatives remarked, Floats exceptional growth reflects its strong Canadian focus, customer-centric platform, and dedicated team.

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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

MARCH 27, 2025

On the operational front, private equity firms are embracing digital solutions. As a result, it remains a premier destination for private equity managers and investors seeking global reach and operational efficiency. These changes should reduce reporting burdens. Can`t stop reading? Can`t stop reading?

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Private Equity Insights

JANUARY 21, 2025

Under KKRs ownership, the company will expand its sustainability initiatives while introducing an employee ownership programme, offering staff a direct stake in its success. read more Top private equity news of the week A consortium of investors, led by Maverick Carter and advised by UBS Group AG and Evercore, is.

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Private Equity Insights

APRIL 10, 2025

According to Francesco Gattei, Enis Chief Transition and Financial Officer, the company is currently evaluating five non-binding offers for a stake in Plenitude, with expectations that the transaction could command a valuation north of 11bn, including debt. tariffshas not dampened investor appetite for low-carbon infrastructure platforms.

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Private Equity Wire

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Australian vehicle leasing and management company SG Fleet has entered exclusive negotiations with Pacific Equity Partners (PEP) following a takeover proposal from the private equity firm that values the company at around AUD1.2bn (US780.1m). to 12% decline from the previous fiscal year.

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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. The firms previous infrastructure debt fund, which closed in November 2023 with more than $6bn in investor commitments, is now largely deployed, with a significant portion allocated to data and renewable energy assets.

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Private Equity Wire

DECEMBER 3, 2024

French payments company Worldline (WLN.PA) is attracting early-stage takeover interest from private equity firms, including Bain Capital, as it faces a challenging period of falling share prices, profit warnings, and leadership changes, according to a report by Reuters.

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Private Equity Insights

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The London-based private equity firm expects to launch fundraising in the second quarter of 2025 and targets a first close by year-end. Despite a challenging fundraising environment, BC Partners is relying on its strong track record of exits to attract investors. times invested capital.

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Private Equity Insights

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Goldman Sachs’ asset management arm said two funds have closed, raising more than $15bn for funds that enable investors to make secondary investments in existing private equity deals. Such deals allow PE firms to roll older investments into new funds. Source: VCCiRCLE Can’t stop reading?

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