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Eurazeo Brands makes first European investment in Axel Arigato

Eurazeo has made an investment in Axel Arigato, a Swedish premium trainer, ready-to-wear and accessories brand, produced in Europe and recognised for its contemporary design, high-quality products and creative brand universe. Eurazeo Brands, the division of Eurazeo focused on differentiated consumer brands, is investing EUR56 million to become a majority shareholder,

Togetherall secures USD10m investment from FPE Capital

Online mental health platform, Togetherall, has secured USD10 million investment from software and services growth investor, FPE Capital LLP (FPE).  The investment follows Togetherall’s accelerated expansion into the North American market, with a focus on US market growth, as well as continued growth across the UK and Canada into higher education,

KKR sees significant Philippines investment opportunities amidst pandemic

Global investment firm KKR continues to see the Philippines as an attractive market amid the global pandemic, citing the fundamental strength of the country’s economy as well as its young and dynamic population. KKR believes the Philippines’ stable currency and strong level of foreign reserves, its focus on keeping inflation low,

Oxford University AI company Mind Foundry closes USD13.6m Series A

Mind Foundry, an Artificial Intelligence (AI) company which was spun out of the University of Oxford’s Machine Learning Research Group (MLRG), has raised an additional USD13.6 million in Series A funding led by Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Co, Ltd (ANDI) of the MS&AD Insurance Group and includes funding from existing

Omnes makes first investment in Irish renewables market

Omnes, a Paris-based investor in private equity and infrastructure, has acquired a controlling stake in the Irish solar PV developer Power Capital Renewable Energy (PCRE) via its fourth-generation renewable energy fund, Capenergie 4.With Omnes’ backing, PCRE will focus on developing and building its 500 MW solar PV portfolio in Ireland.

ESG finance

Shariah in the spotlight IV: Fund finance

By Emily Fuller, Deborah Low, Ellen McGinnis and Emma Russell, Haynes and Boone – If an investor in a private equity fund is subject to Shariah, or committed to making ESG investments, then such investor might seek to be excused from participating in certain investments that are non-compliant with its

Hg to sell Eucon to VHV Group

European software investor Hg has agreed the sale of Eucon Group to VHV Group, a German insurance company. The terms of the transaction, which is subject to customary anti-trust approvals and is expected to close later this year, have not been disclosed. Eucon is a leading provider of best-in-class information and

IK Investment Partners to acquire ALBA Baving Group

IK Investment Partners’ (IK) IK Small Cap II Fund is to acquire a majority stake in ALBA Baving Group (ALBA) from its founding family. ALBA is a provider of infrastructure cleaning and maintenance services for municipalities and B2B customers in Germany.  Financial terms of the deal, which is subject to regulatory

Endless grabs slice of UK bakery market with Hovis acquisition

Hovis, the UK’s iconic 134-year-old bakery brand, has been acquired by Endless LLP, a UK based mid-market private equity firm, for an undisclosed sum. The terms of the agreement have been approved by both the Gores Group and Premier Foods, Hovis’ current owners. Hovis has seen a significant turnaround in the

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