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Aurobindo Pharma frontrunner to secure $5.6bn deal for Advent’s Zentiva

India’s Aurobindo Pharma has emerged as the frontrunner to acquire Prague-based generics manufacturer Zentiva from Advent International in a deal valued at up to $5.5bn, in what would be one of the largest European healthcare exits of the year, according to a report by the Economic Times.

Neuberger Berman nears first close for $5bn secondary fund

Neuberger Berman is expecting to reach half of the $5bn fund-raising target for its flagship secondary private equity fund when it holds the initial first close by the end of 2025, according to a report by Bloomberg citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter.

Platinum Equity to acquire Anuvu

Platinum Equity has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Anuvu, a provider of media and connectivity solutions serving mobility markets including aviation, maritime, and government sectors.

North American PE and VC firms increasingly focus on outsourcing

North American mid-market private equity and venture capital firms have been increasingly turning to third party providers for a range of fund administration services and this trend is only set to continue over the next two years, according to new research from Ocorian.

BlackRock launches venture secondaries strategy

BlackRock is preparing to launch its first dedicated venture secondaries fund, signalling the firm’s growing focus on private markets and opportunistic plays in discounted venture capital interests, according to a report by Bloomberg.

Aquavista adds three UK marinas to portfolio

Aquavista, the UK’s largest residential and leisure mooring provider, has expanded its portfolio of 29 marinas nationwide with an additional three high quality marinas in the North West of England – Fettlers Wharf Marina near Ormskirk, Furness Vale Marina, and Marple Marina near Stockport.

Gridiron Capital partners with ABC Legal Services

Gridiron Capital, an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, has acquired ABC Legal Services, a provider of service of process (SOP) and court filing solutions, from Aquiline.

BGF exits Brisant Secure

Growth capital investor BGF has successfully exited its investment in Brisant Secure, a premium security hardware designer and supplier, following the company’s acquisition by global security and access provider, Allegion, through one of its subsidiaries.

Arlington Capital Partners forms Neumo

Arlington Capital Partners, a Washington DC-area private investment firm specialising in government regulated industries, has formed Neumo, a software and payments solution provider for local, state, and federal governments.

Watermill Group appoints Senior Associate

The Watermill Group, a strategy-driven private investment firm, has appointed Lucas Gillespie to its team as Senior Associate, responsible for evaluating opportunities, executing transactions, and supporting management teams on strategic and operational initiatives.

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