Dealmaking

Astorg's Lionel de Posson targets double-digit revenue growth for Sofico

Astorg agreed to acquire a 51% stake in the automotive leasing software provider in late November.

Verdane invests in software companies Meltwater and Jobylon

Joakim Kjemperud talks to PE Hub Europe about Verdane’s investment in Fountain Venture’s portfolio comprising two software companies.

Oaktree, Cornerstone to exit IT consulting service provider Avenga

Avenga is an end-to-end software engineering and consulting company.

KKR identifies industrial automation, worker reskilling, AI, decarbonization as mega themes; Vista still likes enterprise software

KKR releases its 2024 global macro outlook.

Argos Wityu invests in Bracchi to support decarbonisation plan

Bracchi is the first investment made via its Argos Climate Action fund.

Vista's Patrick Severson: Promising enterprise software sectors in 2024 include cybersecurity, energy transition, healthcare IT

Vista signed two platform investments, TRG Screen and Energy Exemplar, in H2 despite the deal downturn.

Abris Capital sees Central Europe hitting PE radar in 2024

Consumer dominates week’s deals.

Poland’s pro-EU switch could aid private equity interest, says Abris

‘The expected release of EU funds will also be a boost for many businesses,’ says partner Edgar Kolesnik.

Argosy Private Equity takes controlling stake in warehouse racking firm Wize Solutions

Wize was founded in 2007.

Bain closes $5.3bn Guidehouse deal; DC Advisory tips busy Q1; Vestar’s foodservice exit in focus

Thoma Bravo backs investment research platform BlueMatrix.