BC Partners, a private investment firm with €40bn in AUM across private equity, private debt, and real estate strategies, has agreed to sell the majority of its stake in Garda World Security Corporation (GardaWorld) in a deal that values the business at CAD13.5bn ($9.73bn).
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Nautic Partners raises $4.5bn for Fund XI
Nautic Partners (Nautic), a leading middle-market private equity firm focused on the healthcare, industrials, and services sectors, has held the final closing of Nautic Partners XI (Fund XI), oversubscribed at its hard cap of $4.5bn.
Sweden’s EQT preps for acquisition push amid expected PE consolidation
Swedish private equity giant EQT is gearing up for a series of acquisitions, anticipating a wave of consolidation in the $10tn private capital industry as smaller firms or those facing succession issues look to merge with larger players, according to a report by the Financial Times.
General Atlantic expands into Saudi Arabia to source Middle East deals
General Atlantic, renowned for early-stage tech investments in companies like Facebook and Uber, is establishing its first office in the Middle East, led by Ziyad Baeshen, to focus on sourcing new investment opportunities in the region, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Pictet raises over USD 200m for thematic private equity Technology Fund II
Pictet Alternative Advisors (PAA) has announced the final close of the second vintage of its technology-focused thematic private equity fund at more than USD 200 million.
General Catalyst mit frischen acht Milliarden Dollar – und auch 16 weitere VCs haben neue Fonds
Wenn ihr gerade eine Finanzierungsrunde vorbereitet: Diese 17 großen, international agierende VCs haben gerade neue Fonds aufgelegt. Welche Startups haben Chancen?
Five trends in benchmarking private market performance: webinar recap
Outperformance over public markets is likely to continue, but the private capital landscape is likely to shift as more LPs do direct deals and funds explore different strategies and ways to exit .
Private equity management fees drop for the second year in a row – Preqin
Private equity, private debt, and real estate mean management fees close to low end of their 20-year ranges.
Carbon Ridge Raises $9.5 Million to Advance Maritime Shipping Decarbonization Technology
Cleantech startup Carbon Ridge announced that it has raised $9.5 million in a funding round with proceeds aimed at advancing its low cost, modular carbon capture solution to help decarbonize the maritime shipping sector. Maritime shipping accounts for approximately 3% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and is a key focus area for companies looking […]
KKR to acquire 25% stake in Eni’s Enilive for €2.94bn
Global private investment giant KKR has agreed to pay €2.64bn to acquire a 25% stake in Enilive, Eni’s mobility transformation company, comprising a payment of €2.44bn for the shares, plus a €500m capital increase to Eni prior to the completion of the deal.
TPG makes €340m secondary investment in Vinted at $5bn valuation
An investment consortium led by US private equity firm TPG has made a $340m investment in Europe second-hand fashion marketplace specialist Vinted through a secondary share acquisition, giving the company a valuation of $5bn.
Haben Fintechs in Deutschland ein Bafin-Problem?
Sonderprüfer haben einen Interessenkonflikt: Sie bekommen mehr Geld, wenn Maßnahmen der Bafin länger dauern. Ziehen sie die Prüfungen absichtlich in die Länge? In der Fintech-Szene kommt dieser Verdacht immer häufiger auf.
France’s Wendel to acquire private capital specialist Monroe Capital in $1.13bn deal
French investment firm Wendel is to acquire a 75% stake in US asset management company Monroe Capital (MRCC.O) for $1.13bn in a move aimed at strengthening the firm’s presence in the growing private credit market, and boosting its asset management business, according to a report by Reuters.
Wird 2025 das Jahr der Startup-IPOs? Das sagen M&A-Experten
Ob 1Komma5° oder Raisin – Startups bereiten sich auf den Börsengang vor. Zuletzt sind IPOs auf ein Rekordtief gefallen. Nun legen Kurse und Bewertungen zu. Ist das die Chance?
PE firm Altor to sell Sweden’s Carnegie to Norwegian bank DNB for $1.14bn
Private equity firm Altor has agreed to sell Swedish investment bank and asset manager Carnegie to Norway’s largest bank, DNB, for approximately SEK12bn ($1.14bn), with the deal expected to close in the first half of next year, according to a report by Reuters.