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Renewables deals at record £119bn as energy crisis and net zero drive M&A

The value of global mergers and acquisitions in the renewable energy sector reached a record £118.7 billion in 2022 – a rise of 57% on the previous year, according to new research by business advisory firm Dow Schofield Watts. The figures show that the number of deals completed during the

Carlyle closes latest Asia fund at $950m

Private equity major the Carlyle Group has closed its latest Asia-focused buyout fund – Carlyle Asia Growth Partners VII, which launched in April 2021 – with $950 million in capital commitments, according to a report by DealStreetAsia. The report cites board documents from one of the fund’s limited partners as

UK VC investment slumps to £2.9bn in Q1

The value of venture capital investment into UK businesses continued to slump in the opening quarter of 2023 falling to £2.9 billion ($3.6bn) continuing the significant slowdown seen at the end of 2022, according to KPMG’s latest Venture Pulse report.

Vista invests in EHS and ESG software specialist Benchmark Gensuite

Benchmark Gensuite, a software platform that helps companies unify and digitally transform their EHS, Sustainability, and ESG Reporting programs, has secured a minority growth investment from enterprise software private investment specialist Vista Equity Partners.

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Vista seeking record $6bn Finastra private credit deal

Software and technology focused private investment firm Vista Equity Partners, has entered into discussions with private credit funds over a $6 billion deal to refinance the debt of portfolio company Finastra Group Holdings Ltd, according to a report by Mergers & Acquisitions.

Nestlé partners with PAI on pizza JV

Nestlé and private equity firm PAI Partners are to set up a joint venture for Nestlé’s frozen pizza business in Europe. Through the PAI Mid-Market Fund, which is dedicated to mid-market opportunities, PAI will have equal non-controlling stakes with equal voting rights. 

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