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Nest Expands Private Equity Partnership with Schroders Capital to £1.5 Billion to Drive Innovation and Support UK Growth

(IN BRIEF) Nest has strengthened its partnership with Schroders Capital by adding £500 million to its private equity mandate, bringing the total to £1.5 billion. Schroders Capital will use the funding to invest in innovative businesses across key sectors like … Read the full press release

CVC acquires 20 percent minority stake in International Schools Partnership alongside Partners Group and OMERS

(IN BRIEF) CVC Strategic Opportunities will acquire a 20% minority stake in International Schools Partnership (ISP), joining majority shareholder Partners Group and minority investor OMERS. Since its founding in 2013, ISP has grown into one of the largest K-12 education … Read the full press release

Investor confidence drives €10.4 billion close of CVC Credit’s latest European Direct Lending fund

(IN BRIEF) CVC Credit, part of global private equity firm CVC, has completed the final close of its fourth European Direct Lending fund (EUDL IV), raising €10.4 billion. This represents a major increase compared to its previous funds, which raised … Read the full press release

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

EBRD Backs New Polish Private Equity Fund with €20 Million to Boost Tech-Driven SMEs in Central and Eastern Europe

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD has invested €20 million in the newly launched Spire Capital Partners Fund I, helping the Polish-based fund reach its €90 million target and focus on tech-enabled SMEs in Poland and central and eastern Europe. The fund … Read the full press release

CVC and PAG Forge Equal Partnership to Drive Growth at Australian Venue Co.

(IN BRIEF) CVC Capital Partners Asia VI has acquired a 45% share in Australian Venue Co. from PAG, creating an equal ownership split between the two private equity firms, with AVC’s management retaining 10%. The transaction injects fresh capital into … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Group Unveils €15.5 Billion Boost for Water, Transport, Housing, Energy and Innovation

(IN BRIEF) During their July meetings, the EIB and EIF boards approved a combined €15.5 billion in fresh financing: €14.5 billion from the EIB and €1 billion from the EIF. Key priorities include the launch of a €40 billion Water Resilience Programme to improve … Read the full press release

Tikehau Capital Unveils €150 Million Defense & Security Fund to Boost Europe’s Sovereignty

(IN BRIEF) Tikehau Capital, in partnership with Société Générale Assurances, CNP Assurances, and the CARAC Group—and with backing from the French Ministry of Defense and the DGA—has introduced Tikehau Défense et Sécurité, a €150 million Article 8 fund dedicated to … Read the full press release

CACEIS Appointed as Depositary for Vesper Infrastructure Partners’ Debut Fund

(IN BRIEF) CACEIS has been appointed to provide depositary and banking services for Vesper Infrastructure Partners’ inaugural fund, Vesper Next Generation Infrastructure Fund I SCSp, which is targeting €800 million and currently has €600 million in assets under management. Vesper, … Read the full press release

CVC Appoints John Kelleher as New Managing Partner to Lead Global Operations and Drive Portfolio Value

(IN BRIEF) CVC has announced the appointment of John Kelleher as its new Managing Partner, effective early Q3 2025, with his base in New York. John brings extensive experience in private equity and operational leadership from his nine years at … Read the full press release

Rise Point Capital: Co-investing with Independent Sponsors to Unlock International Investment Opportunities

(IN BRIEF) Rise Point Capital is an Amsterdam-based private equity firm founded in 2025 by Sergio van Luijk and Ramon Keijsers. The firm’s strategy centers on partnering with Independent Sponsors (ISPs) across Europe and North America to uncover overlooked investment … Read the full press release

Helios Fund V Secures $75 Million Investment from EIB Global to Fuel Africa’s Digital and Tech Growth

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB Global) has committed $75 million to Helios Fund V, a private equity fund managed by Helios Investment Partners. Focusing on sectors like digital infrastructure, financial services, and tech-enabled services, the fund aligns with … Read the full press release

EQT Appoints Per Franzén as New CEO and Managing Partner, Marking a New Chapter in the Firm’s Growth

(IN BRIEF) EQT has appointed Per Franzén as its new CEO and Managing Partner, set to take effect on 27 May 2025. Franzén, a long-standing member of EQT, has been pivotal to the firm’s growth and success. Christian Sinding, who … Read the full press release

HBOR Commits €20 Million to EIF-Led Three Seas Initiative Innovation Fund

(IN BRIEF) The Croatian Bank for Reconstruction and Development (HBOR) has pledged €20 million to the Three Seas Initiative Innovation Fund, which supports growth-stage businesses in Central and Eastern Europe. This makes HBOR the fourth contributor to the fund, following … Read the full press release

BT Group Appoints Jon James as CEO of BT Business to Strengthen UK Focus

(IN BRIEF) BT Group plc has appointed Jon James as CEO of BT Business, effective 3 March 2025, following his successful tenure as CEO of Nuuday in Denmark, where he led the company through a transformative growth phase. This appointment … Read the full press release

Prominent European Investor HV Capital Deepens Ties with CACEIS for Private Equity Servicing

(IN BRIEF) HV Capital, a European early-stage and growth investor, has expanded its portfolio by adding four more private equity structures to its holdings under the depository services of CACEIS Germany. CACEIS, a renowned asset servicing group, now handles a … Read the full press release

Private Equity Doubles Down on Portfolio Company Acquisitions, Defying European Buyout Slowdown

(IN BRIEF) According to data from CMBOR, Europe’s private equity industry has significantly increased its support for portfolio company buy-and-build acquisitions in the first half of 2023. With 369 acquisitions made, it marks the third-highest figure for H1 on record. … Read the full press release

Norres Baggerman Group Achieves Market Leader Status Under Triton Ownership, Sold to Nalka, an investment firm

Norres Baggerman Group Achieves Market Leader Status Under Triton Ownership, Sold to Nalka, an investment firm

(IN BRIEF) Triton, in partnership with the Triton Smaller Mid-Cap Fund I, has successfully sold Norres Baggerman Group, a leading manufacturer of industrial plastic hoses in Europe, to Nalka DACH Investments SA SICAF-RAIF. The terms of the transaction have not … Read the full press release

CapMan Buyout ernennt neuen Partner, um die erfolgreiche Investitionsstrategie in den nordischen Ländern fortzusetzen

(IN KÜRZE) CapMan Buyout hat Maija Joutsenkoski mit Wirkung zum 1. April zur Partnerin ernannt. Frau Joutsenkoski bringt mehr als ein Jahrzehnt Erfahrung in der Industrie und im Private-Equity-Bereich in das Team ein und hat als wichtige Führungskraft bereits bedeutende … Read the full press release

CapMan Buyout appoints new Partner to continue successful investment strategy in Nordic countries

(IN BRIEF) CapMan Buyout has appointed Maija Joutsenkoski as Partner, effective from April 1st. Ms. Joutsenkoski brings over a decade of senior-level industry and private equity experience to the team and has already made significant contributions as a key leader. … Read the full press release