Dealmaking

Specialized software valuations outpace broader tech market amid AI push, says Partech; Aurelius agrees carve-out of DCC info tech business

Partech is a Paris-based global investment firm.

AI jitters driving up valuations for European vertical software players

There is also increasing competition from US investors in Europe’s vertical software players, says Partech’s André François-Poncet.

Apollo’s David Sambur sees 'modest pick-up;' Blackstone’s Jonathan Gray discusses giving back while training employees

Excerpts from Apollo’s David Sambur’s H2 outlook, part of PE Hub’s ongoing series of Q&A with PE thought leaders; an interview with Ardian’s Thibault Basquin, who said, “It is an exciting time to invest in Europe”;an interview with Blackstone’s Jonathan Gray about the PE firm’s annual Give Back Challenge.

Investec’s sub line partnership with Ares gives GPs ‘confidence’

The securitisation partnership straddles a middle area between two-party and broadly syndicated arrangements.

Blackstone Gives Back Challenge hones pitching skills and yields donations to nonprofits

'It develops a skill set. There is a personal development aspect of this, in addition to it being for a good cause,' Blackstone's Jonathan Gray told PE Hub in an exclusive interview.

European founders offer ‘significant opportunity,’ says Ardian’s Basquin; Main sells identity verification biz

Mutares has agreed to acquire a Spanish transportation company operating across the food supply chain.

Ardian’s Thibault Basquin: An exciting time to invest in Europe

Sector depth and local relationships lead to a strong opportunity set, according to Basquin.

BC Partners, Brookfield and CDPQ bet on medical consumables; Vitamin and supplement M&A thriving amid headwinds

A 6-deal listicle from the consistent need to replenish gloves, syringes and other medical consumables; Linden Capital Partners and GIC are among the latest firms to make a move in the pharma commercialization segment; deal volume in the vitamins and supplements sector has increased by quite a margin from last year’s figures, according to Capstone Partners’ latest M&A report.

PE stocks up on medical consumables: 6 deals

BC Partners, GTCR, JLL Partners and Waud Capital Partners are among the PE firms investing in the medical consumables sector.

CVC among PE firms snapping up video game companies; EU AI Act to ‘significantly’ impact M&A

Browne Jacobson’s latest report reveals inward investment in the UK and Ireland is set to grow.