The deal, which is the first investment from Bridges’ Social Impact Bond Fund, comes just weeks after Bridges closed its third Sustainable Growth Fund on £125m, above its £100m target.
3 min read · 23 October 2013
The London-listed firm will acquire a majority stake in US-headquartered JMJ Associates, a management consultant with an enterprise value of $175m.
2 min read · 23 October 2013
The firm formerly known as AXA Private Equity has completed 21 transactions in the secondaries market since September last year.
3 min read · 23 October 2013
The London-based firm hopes to secure a 12-month extension for its seventh fund with a view to investing €1bn made up from recycled capital and reserves.
2 min read · 23 October 2013
IK managed to attract 16 new LPs for its IK VII fund, including a substantial increase in its North American investor base, despite suffering from the negative sentiment towards Europe
4 min read · 23 October 2013
As well as floating Just Retirement, the London-based firm is in advanced talks to acquire boots maker Dr. Martens for approximately £300m, according to a source familiar with the matter.
2 min read · 23 October 2013
The firm, which has been actively targeting Southern Europe in recent years, has taken a minority stake in Betty Blue using its €574 million Trilantic Capital Partners IV Europe.
2 min read · 23 October 2013
Adelis’ oversubscribed maiden fund has reached its SEK 3.6bn hard-cap after just eight months in market.
3 min read · 23 October 2013
The appointment of Neil Brown comes as the firm attempts to wrap up fundraising for its Actis Global 4 vehicle, which is targeting $1.6bn.
2 min read · 23 October 2013
Tungsten Corporation, which is led by Duke Street founder Edmund Truell and will focus on tapping into the global e-commerce network, was "significantly oversubscribed" on its admission to London's junior market.
2 min read · 23 October 2013