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New data from PwC Luxembourg suggests the majority of private equity Limited Partners (LPs) and General Partners (GPs) are shifting towards an “ESG or nothing” investment philosophy, with over three quarters planning to cease investing in or promoting non-ESG private markets products by the end of 2025.
The data comes from a new report titled: GPs’ Global ESG Strategies: Disclosure Standards, Data Requirements & Strategic Options, which represents the fourth instalment of PwC’s European Sustainable Finance Series showcasing the impact of regulation driving ESG uptake across the European Union, the United Kingdom, the United States and the Asia-Pacific Region.
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Investment opportunities in the Middle East have prompted French private equity firm Ardian SAS to launch an initiative to almost double its headcount at its regional base in Abu Dhabi which opened earlier this year, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Connection Capital, a specialist private client alternative investment business with £480 million under management across a diverse portfolio, has appointed Michael Mowlem as chief investment officer (CIO) to head up its direct private equity and wider alternative investments offering.
Mowlem has worked in the private equity industry for more than 25 years and was previously CEO/managing director of LGV Capital, the mid-market private equity investment arm of Legal & General Group plc. Other roles include head of private equity at Sandaire, a multi-family office wealth management business, and more recently as a direct equity consultant to Aviva Capital Partners, along
IK Partners, via the IK IX Fund, is to acquire a majority stake in GoodLife Foods BV, a European manufacturer of frozen snacks, from Egeria Capital Management, alongside senior management who will be reinvesting. Financial terms of the transaction have not been disclosed.
SGT Capital, a global private equity firm that invests in mid-sized companies, is to acquire Elatec GmbH, a specialist in physical and digital access solutions from growth equity investor Summit Partners, in ideal valued at €400 million.
Advent International has agreed to sell part of its shareholding in InPost Group, representing 15% of the $5 billion group’s total share capital, for €10 per share to PPF Group, a privately-held international investment company.
KKR & Co is looking to launch a new euro-denominated direct lending fund that will give investors more flexibility in depositing and withdrawing their cash than typical closed-ended funds, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Apollo Global Management Inc is planning to continue increasing its headcount the UK and Europe as it looks to capitalise on a boom in private credit activity in the region, according to a report by Bloomberg.
Funds advised by global private equity firm Permira have agreed to acquire a majority stake in Gruppo Florence, an Italian integrated industrial platform serving the high-end luxury industry, from existing shareholders VAM Investments, Fondo Italiano d’Investimento, Italmobiliare, and Gruppo Florence’s entrepreneurs.
The entrepreneurs, the management team and VAM Investments will reinvest a significant portion of their proceeds and will remain committed to the project.
Fondo Italiano d’Investimento will also retain a minority stake. Attila Kiss will continue to lead Gruppo Florence as CEO and Francesco Trapani will retain his role as Chairman. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Godspeed Capital Management, a lower middle-market Defense & Government services, solutions, and technology focused private equity firm, has held the final close of Godspeed Capital Investment Program II with $250 million in capital commitments.
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