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Yolanda Bobeldijk

Bridges Ventures backs UK adoption scheme

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

3i backs workplace safety consultant

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

Ardian spends $4.3bn on secondaries

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

Apax plots €1bn more investments from Euro Fund VII

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 closes new fund just below €1.4bn

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

Permira eyes Just Retirement IPO

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

Trilantic in €45m Italian fashion deal

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 sprints to SEK 3.6bn hard-cap

Adelis’ oversubscribed maiden fund has reached its SEK 3.6bn hard-cap after just eight months in market.

3 min read · 23 October 2013

Actis hires new IR head

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

Truells' Tungsten raises £160m on AIM

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

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