Innova Capital, a Central European private equity firm, has sold its entire stake in logistics operator PEKAES to sector player GEODIS of France. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals.PEKAES recorded excellent value progression and impressive growth since Innova’s entry into the company in late 2015. Over that period the
Listen in to PEWire’s podcast with Emily Pollock (pictured), alternatives director at Schroders, to find out how consumption patterns will change in the “new normal”, as well as her view on the potential for “buy-and-build” strategies in Europe and why she believes European private equity is well positioned for some of
To mark Ada Lovelace Day, an international celebration of the achievements of women in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), PEWire is publishing a mini-series of three Q&A interviews with women working in venture capital. Third up is Itxaso del Palacio, Partner at London-based Notion vc, which invests in enterprise
SALTO Systems (SALTO), a manufacturer of electronic access control solutions, has acquired Gantner Electronic Austria Holding (Gantner). With a combined workforce of 1,200 employees in 40 countries, including more than 230 dedicated to R&D, a turnover of EUR260 million and over a million access points delivered each year, the combined group
Private equity firm Dubin Clark’s portfolio company, EMPI, has acquired RacingLine Group (RacingLine). EMPI is a niche market leader in aftermarket automotive parts with a focus on parts for European vehicles, while RacingLine Group is a well-known and fast-growing provider of premium, branded, high-performance parts and software for Volkswagen and Audi
O’Melveny has represented Menlo Microsystems, a company responsible for re-inventing the electronic switch, in its USD44 million Series B funding round.This funding round allows Menlo Micro to significantly accelerate product development and the scaling of production lines. The round was led by 40 North Ventures alongside San Francisco-based Piva, leading
Real estate investor Altera Vastgoed (Altea) and Van Wijnen Projectontwikkeling West have reached agreement on the acquisition of 28 apartments and two maisonettes in the De Rede project in Uithoorn.The project is located on the River Amstel in the centre of Uithoorn, opposite the marina. The location is within the
Proterra, a specialist in heavy-duty electric transportation, has secured a USD200 million investment led by Cowen Sustainable Advisors (CSI), along with supporting investments from Soros Fund Management, Generation Investment Management, and Broadscale Group. The new investment is comprised of USD150 million from CSI and investments totalling USD50 million from Soros Fund
The Patrimonium Private Equity Fund (“Patrimonium”), advised by Patrimonium Private Equity Advisors, has acquired a majority stake in the Roth Group, a Swiss provider of structural fire protection, technical insulation and coating solutions. This lays the foundation for a seamless continuation of the Roth Group’s successful business model. At the same
To mark Ada Lovelace Day, an international celebration of the achievements of women in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), PEWire is publishing a mini-series of three Q&A interviews with women working in venture capital. Second up is Christine Hockley, director of investments at British Patient Capital which makes long-term
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