Dealmaking

MiddleGround Capital makes second European platform deal with IT8

IT8 is an independent engineering services company.

Sandbrook’s Williams scouted 100 targets before backing solar plus storage developer rPlus

'Expanding computational intensity associated with AI, in particular, means that companies like Meta, Alphabet, Amazon and Microsoft are important customers for renewable energy in the US,' Carl Williams said.

KKR’s Nuttall tells NEXUS: ‘Really great returns’ to come from recent deals

Permira on AI augmentation.

PE-backed Howden buys Hencilla Canworth to scale sport and entertainment division

Hencilla Canworth is an independent arts insurance broker.

Permira takes AI-driven augmentation route to drive growth in services companies

The rise of GenAI is enabling a better version, the ‘Ferrari’ version of what was already in place, says Permira's Ben Rogers.

KKR’s Nuttall spies ‘massive opportunity’ in Japanese buyouts

The co-chief executive's comments coincide with a raft of Japanese buyout funds returning to market to capitalise on rising investor demand.

KKR’s Nuttall: Big returns to be had after cycle bottom

The firm's co-chief executive is optimistic dealmaking will return this year, with 2024 potentially marking a 'sweet spot year' for returns, he told attendees at PEI Group’s NEXUS 2024 summit.

Nordic Capital taps into bank regulation trend with ActiveViam; Harris Williams looks at third party manufacturers

One Equity partners-backed PGW Auto Glass acquired AutoglassCRM.

Inside the deal: Nordic Capital plays growing regulatory burden with ActiveViam

Nordic Capital will pin growth for ActiveViam around organic strategies, although there could be M&A opportunities, according to the firm.

Quilvest Capital Partners injects capital into Acuiti Labs

Acuiti Labs is an SAP consultancy specialising in optimising the quote-to-cash process.