Commentary

PE-backed firms set tone for European IPOs; Carlyle to exit Traxys

ChatGPT, Anthropic point the way for PE investments in AI; plus, there’s a new CEO at Carlyle

Harvest Partners President Wilkins passes away.

Tikehau outlines consolidation plans for Formecal; KKR bid for Italian grid ‘straightforward’

In early January, Tikehau acquired 100 percent of Madrid-based Formecal from Grupo Amper, via its Aerofondo fund.

GIC, Oak Street close STORE Capital deal; PE firms hire to smooth operations

Diversis Capital-backed Fishbowl lnventory buys Sellware.

A week in tech deals: Livingbridge exits Red Box; Rheingold snaps up two cybersecurity firms

ArcLight talks Elevate Renewables; CD&R in talks over Focus Financial take-private

Vista completes its take-private buyout of KnowBe4.

One Rock rolls into London; KKR said to be in for Telecom Italia’s grid

One Rock Capital Partners has appointed Telmo Valido as a partner to co-lead the London-based team with Kurt Beyer.

ECP talks debt plans and growth after Biffa buy; Carlyle looking at ‘all options’ with Lacour

A plan to restructure Biffa’s debt 'is in progress. The capital structure will largely involve participation from the existing lender group', said Andrew Gilbert, partner at ECP.

Hg brings on ex-Vista exec for North America push; Morgan Stanley Capital to acquire Apex Companies

Ex-Vista exec Cline to lead Hg activity in North America.

Last chance to access PE Hub Europe for free; dealmaking slowed down a lot last year

Global M&A fell sharply in 2022, according to a new report.