Craig McGlashan

Patricof Co’s IMG Academy game plan; L2 Capital in basketball floor deal; New EQT healthcare strategy

L2 acquires a basketball floor manufacturer Robbins.

GCP makes Ravi Monteiro partner

Monteiro has worked on investments including Bridewell, 101 Ways and Container Solutions.

EQT finds ‘perfect fit’ for new strategy with Mabtech acquisition

The private equity firm aims to grow the Swedish biotech company’s footprint in the US, partner Isabel de Paoli told PE Hub Europe.

UK take-privates tipped for growth by Peel Hunt

Bain Capital still in talks with SoftwareOne.

Bridges’ Evergreen fund bags 3.4x return on AgilityEco sale

The home energy efficiency company’s turnover grew threefold under Bridges’ ownership.

Searchlight’s Haarmann cites ‘wall of debt’ as deal source

Bluegem in strategic exit from fragrance biz.

Searchlight’s Oliver Haarmann says ‘wall of debt’ refinancing to drive dealmaking

Public-to-privates will also be busy in 2024 thanks to moderate growth companies trading at discounts, says Haarmann.

Hg sells MeinAuto divisions nearly three years after IPO attempt

3i says AI reshaping due diligence.

3i’s Severin Matten: AI turning outside-in due diligence into a ‘prerequisite’

Pharma and life science dealmaking is set for an uptick in 2024, said 3i’s Matten.

Ara buys into renewable fuels infrastructure biz; Hamilton Lane’s Hartley Rogers sees lower deal activity

Platinum Equity is acquiring Horizon Organic, an organic milk producer.