Dealmaking

Bridgepoint hires its new CFO from ex-portfolio company

The incoming finance chief, Ruth Prior, has held several C-suite posts over her career.

AXA IM’s acquisition of W Capital reflects rise of GP-led secondaries; plus Matt Leeds discusses first deal

PE Hub casts a spotlight on Forward Consumer's debut acquisition, an artisan baking business.

Blackstone’s Hipgnosis song fund bid ‘avoids legal uncertainty’ around call option

While Blackstone was confident in its contractual position and interests, it made the bid 'because it is the right thing for shareholders and a very fair price for the asset,' said a source close to the situation.

Inside AXA IM’s acquisition of W Capital Partners

GPs are facing more significant DPI challenges than ever, despite valuations having returned to a steady state, according to the direct secondaries specialist's founder David Wachter.

Matt Leeds, founder of Forward Consumer Partners, details debut deal

The former L Catteron dealmaker's new PE firm acquired Firehook Bakery earlier in April.

SBVP turns to secondaries to satisfy LPs’ thirst for liquidity

The late-stage software investor managed to produce three exits in four weeks to end Q1 2024 even as exits via traditional routes drop quarter-on-quarter.

Epiris hires Mike Ebeling as partner in investment team

Ebeling will work with Epiris’ investment team to deploy Epiris Fund III.

Chart topper: Blackstone enters race for music biz

PSG hit Nalanda goal ahead of time; Eurazeo in HR play.

Eurazeo goes for majority stake in Eres Group, IK Partners to exit

Eres is a fintech company specialising in employee savings, retirement and employee shareholding.

Mutares makes fourth acquisition in 2024 with Greenview Group

Greenview is a mechanical, electrical, heating and sustainable energy service provider.