Dealmaking

Sullivan Street sees healthy backdrop for UK mid-mart; Ardian, Investindustrial, Providence Equity in action

Ardian Semiconductor has made its second acquisition.

Sullivan Street's Richard Sanders: 2025 is looking 'very optimistic'

2024 was a 'very good period for dealmaking' and Sullivan Street hopes this momentum will continue into 2025.

Luminate Capital founder speaks on investing approach; Apollo, BC Partners scoop up environmental service business; LPs predictions for 2025

Apollo Global Management and BC Partners are acquiring GFL's environmental services business.

Luminate Capital founder Hollie Haynes: 'We have changed the private equity model'

'We focus on growth not cost cuts. This is a win for all parties. It’s liquidity much faster and easier than an IPO. It’s partnership with a growth investor.'

PAI Partners’ Frédéric Stévenin: ‘Good time’ to invest in real economy; Deals pick up with exits and add-ons

Bridgepoint portfolio company Achilles Information has acquired the assets of Global Risk Management Solutions.

PAI's Frédéric Stévenin: Carve-out activity to rebound in 2025

PAI is optimistic about the new year, with eyes on opportunities for companies in the real economy.

Dealmaking, fundraising and exits in 2025: LPs share their predictions

Private equity investors largely believe dealmaking activity will increase this year, which will in turn boost exits and distributions.

'Investors are climbing out of their foxholes,' say The Riverside Company co-CEOs; plus Deal of the Year Awards nominations due Friday

Private equity leaders express cautious optimism for 2025.

'CIOs are slowly shifting into a risk-on mentality for private equity,' say the Riverside Company co-CEOs

Béla Szigethy and Stewart Kohl: 'Investors remain highly discerning, selective and willing to do more work, dig deeper in diligence, be more patient and demanding, and GPs must respond with enhanced fundraising capacity and improved stewardship.'

Bridgepoint’s Xavier Robert says sellers are reducing price expectations; Dealmakers keen on automation

'The bottom has come up slightly. The market has come towards the sellers, but the sellers have also now agreed to reduce their expectations,' says Xavier Robert.