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Investment Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Sale of duagon to Knorr-Bremse underscores DBAG’s IndustryTech strategy and buy-and-build success

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Beteiligungs AG (DBAG) has successfully exited its investment in duagon, selling its stake from DBAG Fund VII to Knorr-Bremse AG. The deal demonstrates DBAG’s ability to achieve strategic exits despite a European private equity market dominated by … Read the full press release

Baleine field strengthens West African energy supply as Vitol joins Eni and Petroci in major partnership

(IN BRIEF) Vitol has acquired a 30 percent stake in the Baleine offshore project in Côte d’Ivoire from Eni, joining Petroci in a partnership that underscores the project’s national and regional importance. Now structured as Eni 47.25 percent, Vitol 30 … Read the full press release

LANXESS celebrates 75 years of Mesamoll while unveiling advanced additives and pigments for modern plastics at K 2025

(IN BRIEF) LANXESS will present its expanded plastics portfolio at K 2025 in Düsseldorf, featuring flame retardants, plasticizers, stabilizers, and advanced pigment solutions. Key highlights include Levagard 2100, a next-generation reactive flame retardant for polyurethane foams, and Emerald Innovation 5000, … Read the full press release

BER Airport strengthens sustainability strategy with FUSO eCanter electric truck in daily waste operations

(IN BRIEF) Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg GmbH (FBB), operator of BER Airport, has successfully integrated a FUSO eCanter 7.5-ton electric light truck into its daily waste management operations, proving its efficiency and reliability over 18 months of continuous service. With a … Read the full press release

Neumann Bygg strengthens Oslo region presence with eco-friendly Sarpsborg hub for STARK Group

(IN BRIEF) STARK Group has strengthened its Norwegian operations with the opening of a flagship branch in Sarpsborg, managed by Neumann Bygg. The 6,300 m² facility is the company’s 20th outlet in Norway and its third in the Oslo region, … Read the full press release

Schroders expands ETF capabilities to Europe, debuting Global Equity and Corporate Bond Active UCITS ETFs

(IN BRIEF) Schroders has launched its first active ETFs in Europe, bringing two of its flagship strategies — the $24 billion QEP Global Core equity strategy and the $3 billion Global Investment Grade Corporate Bond strategy — into UCITS ETF … Read the full press release

SEB’s Sustainable Finance Outlook examines industrial decarbonisation challenges and U.S. policy impact on clean energy transition

(IN BRIEF) SEB has published its latest Sustainable Finance Outlook, exploring innovative approaches to financing industrial decarbonisation and analysing the impact of shifting global policies. The report highlights the challenges companies face in hard-to-abate sectors, where technology costs vary and … Read the full press release

Hydro’s Corridor program expands with new partners to advance inclusive growth and biodiversity protection in the Brazilian Amazon

(IN BRIEF) Hydro’s Corridor program, launched in 2024, has welcomed three new partners – Belterra Agroflorestas, Mitsui & Co., and Mitsui Foundation – during New York Climate Week 2025. The initiative, co-led by Hydro, Mercedes-Benz, and NGOs such as IPAM … Read the full press release

SGS secures top AAA rating from MSCI and maintains FTSE4Good inclusion, reinforcing global ESG leadership

(IN BRIEF) SGS has reaffirmed its position as a leader in sustainability and ESG performance by achieving the highest AAA rating in MSCI ESG Ratings for the sixth consecutive year and securing a place in the FTSE4Good Index Series for … Read the full press release

EBRD and Credit Agricole Ukraine provide fresh financing to support Dniprovska Group’s recovery and expansion

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is providing a US$5 million guarantee to support a US$12.256 million loan from Credit Agricole Ukraine to Dniprovska Group, a leading agricultural producer that has overcome severe war-related losses. The financing … Read the full press release

Nokia and Boldyn Networks deploy private 5G at Callio FutureMINE to revolutionize safety and automation in underground mining

(IN BRIEF) Nokia and Boldyn Networks have deployed a private 5G network at Callio FutureMINE in Pyhäjärvi, Finland, converting one of Europe’s deepest mines into a testbed for next-generation mining innovation. The network, powered by Nokia’s Modular Private Wireless and … Read the full press release

Enea extends Gold-level partnership with OISF to strengthen Suricata and advance global open-source cybersecurity

(IN BRIEF) Enea has extended its Gold-level partnership with the Open Information Security Foundation (OISF), strengthening its role in supporting Suricata, the open-source engine widely used for network threat detection. The partnership combines financial backing with technical expertise to ensure … Read the full press release

First InvestEU Guarantee in Cyprus unlocks €62.5 million in new financing for SMEs and start-ups through EIF and Eurobank

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group has signed the first InvestEU Guarantee agreement in Cyprus through the European Investment Fund (EIF) and Eurobank, creating up to €62.5 million in new loans for SMEs and start-ups. Backed by EU support, … Read the full press release

Tecnocap secures EIB backing for sustainable investments supporting low-carbon industrial transition and competitiveness

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted €25 million in financing to Tecnocap, a global leader in metal packaging, to fund projects improving energy efficiency and expanding renewable energy generation. The investments, focused mainly on Tecnocap’s Italian facilities … Read the full press release

EIB InvestEU venture debt powers Aerospacelab’s growth, reinforcing Europe’s leadership in telecommunications, earth observation and space security

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing €37.5 million in venture debt to Belgian satellite manufacturer Aerospacelab as part of the EU’s InvestEU programme, supporting the company’s growth in industrial satellite manufacturing and advancing Europe’s strategic autonomy in … Read the full press release

New ZEISS-Concept Life Sciences collaboration targets efficiency and reproducibility in drug discovery and cancer research

(IN BRIEF) ZEISS Research Microscopy Solutions and Concept Life Sciences have formed a partnership to accelerate innovation in spatial biology by focusing on workflow automation, AI-powered analysis, and assay development. The collaboration introduces advanced imaging solutions such as the ZEISS … Read the full press release

Ramboll launches strategic roadmap at Climate Week NYC to cut data centre carbon, water use and biodiversity impact

(IN BRIEF) Ramboll has released a new report at Climate Week NYC that sets out a detailed roadmap for reducing the environmental impact of data centres, offering achievable benchmarks for carbon reduction, biodiversity protection, circularity, and water neutrality. The report … Read the full press release

Bang & Olufsen launches Beo Grace luxury earpieces blending fine jewellery design with next-generation sound performance

(IN BRIEF) Bang & Olufsen has introduced Beo Grace, its most advanced and design-led earphones to date, uniting refined aluminium craftsmanship with cutting-edge acoustic performance. Inspired by fine jewellery and rooted in the brand’s heritage of innovation, Beo Grace combines … Read the full press release

Stronger KEF5 results highlight Newcastle University’s role in business collaboration, regeneration and societal benefit

(IN BRIEF) Newcastle University has advanced its performance in the Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF5), achieving a score of 30 out of 35 and reinforcing its role in driving innovation, partnerships, and community engagement across the North East. The University excelled … Read the full press release

Henkel opens Inspiration Center Shanghai to drive sustainable adhesive innovation and regional growth in Asia-Pacific

(IN BRIEF) Henkel has opened its new Inspiration Center for Adhesive Technologies in Shanghai, a €60 million investment designed to accelerate innovation, strengthen customer collaboration, and expand sustainable solutions in the Asia-Pacific region. Located in Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park, the 33,000-square-meter … Read the full press release