Bullish on the prospects for the German-speaking market, Candover has hired Kurt Kinzius, a former Mannesmann board member, to develop the brand from a new base in Düsseldorf.
Edinburgh-based Albany Ventures has received commitments from Scottish Widows, BoS, Alliance Trusts and Martin Currie en route to a £40m final closing.
Star Capital Partners’ low-risk capital outsourcing fund and its co-investing limited partners are targeting transactions worth several billion Euros.
Sigma Technology Group’s VC fund has held a first closing following commitments from BoS and Scottish Widows.
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IP2IPO Group has agreed a £5m link-up with the University of Southampton to invest in spin-out companies.
Darby Overseas Investments has acquired Prudential Financial’s $246m Asian mezzanine fund.
Primary Capital has closed its second UK and European buyout fund at £100m.
The French firm has completed the fundraising for its mid-market Perfectis I fund.
Turkven, an affiliate of Advent International, has closed on $41m and will invest in Turkish growth opportunities alongside Advent’s Central and Eastern European team.