Inmatics Biotechnologies, a German bio-pharmaceutical company, has raised €40m in its second financing round, the largest private biotech financing round in Germany since 2001.
1 min read · 04 January 2013
UK mid-market firm Bowmark Capital has completed its fourth deal in the schools travel sector with the acquisition of Kuoni Travel’s School and Student Tours business for an undisclosed amount.
1 min read · 04 January 2013
Baird Capital Partners Europe has led the buyout of Amoena, a manufacturer of breast prostheses, bras and swimwear for women who have had breast cancer surgery. The private equity firm bought the company for €102.25m ($135m) from Coloplast, a Danish medical company.
1 min read · 04 January 2013
European private equity firm CVC Capital Partners has made its fourth investment in Denmark with the acquisition of health and beauty retail chain Matas.
1 min read · 04 January 2013
Sun European Partners, the European arm of Sun Capital Partners, has bought metal manufacturer Manoir Industries for an undisclosed amount.
1 min read · 04 January 2013
European private equity firm Atlantic Bridge Ventures has bought Logica’s telecoms business in a deal that announces the final close of the firm’s first fund on €100m.
1 min read · 04 January 2013
Alto Partners, a Milan-based private equity firm, has made its final close of Alto Capital II. The fund was targeting €150m, but the final amount has not been disclosed.
1 min read · 04 January 2013
Investcorp raises over $500m from investors in six months and is preparing to raise a dedicated private equity fund.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
Gresham, a London-based private equity firm, has recruited a new investment director and a new research & origination manager for its investment team.
1 min read · 04 January 2013
Advent Venture Partners, a London-based venture capital firm, has invested €15m in Speciality European Pharma in the first substantial financing round.
1 min read · 04 January 2013