Private equity giant EQT is to take Billtrust private again in a $1.7 billion deal less than two years after the automated payments specialist listed on Nasdaq via a SPAC merger, according to a report by AltAssets. Billtrust, which provides cloud-based B2B accounts receivable automation and integrated payments, was previously
Funds advised by Equistone Partners Europe (Equistone) have acquired a majority stake in SF Filter AG, a European independent distribution platform for mobile and industrial filters, from existing investor Ambienta. The group’s management will hold a significant stake in the company through an MBO. The partnership with Equistone will focus
Ara Partners (Ara), a private equity firm that specialises in industrial decarbonisation investments, has appointed as Vice Presidents. David will be based in Ara’s Boston office and Desai in the firm’s Houston office. Desai joins Ara from KKR where she was a Principal focused on the energy sector. Prior to
It is clear from PE Wire’s VC Insight report that, when it comes to VC investment, Europe is prospering. For a start-up ecosystem, Europe remains successful and attractive to investors – it is exciting to read that a number of major US-based VC firms are hiring or expanding existing teams
As part of its ongoing effort to professionalise the global alternative investment space, the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Association is now providing bundled access to its curriculum beginning with candidates planning to sit for the March 2023 CAIA exam.
Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners (Quinbrook), a specialist investment manager focused exclusively on new infrastructure needed for the energy transition, is to sell its portfolio company, Scout Clean Energy (Scout), to Brookfield Renewable for c$1 billion in cash on completion. Quinbrook acquired Scout as a start-up in 2017 for an initial investment
Auerbach Grayson & Company (Auerbach Grayson), a New York-based global brokerage firm and investment bank, has appointed Alina Sychova as Executive Director of Capital Markets and Cross-border M&A, bolstering the firm’s coverage and expertise across the investment banking sector. Sychova brings more than 23 years of experience in investment banking
Ironwood Capital has made debt and equity investments to support Lorraine Capital’s acquisition of Summit Steel and Manufacturing, Inc and Fairlawn Tool and their respective affiliates (Summit Steel Fabricating Group). Summit Steel Fabricating Group is an ISO-Certified manufacturer that serves as a partner for customers seeking process engineering, precision machining,
Hygiene and health company Essity has completed its $400 million-acquisition deal of TZP-backed intimate wear apparel brand Knix Wear. Essity has acquired 80% of Knix’s shares from TZP Group for $320 million with company founder Joanna Griffiths holding the remaining 20% stake. The deal’s closing comes as Knix surpasses the two
Private equity firms Permira and TA Associates are among bidders for automotive software company A2Mac1, with an expected valuation at the higher end of a range of $1 billion to $1.5 billion, Private Equity Insights reported quoting people familiar with the matter. Fellow buyout firms Astorg, Eurazeo and HG are
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