Europe

General Atlantic in cahoots with Kahoot after buying SoftBank stake

General Atlantic is expected to become Kahoot’s largest shareholder upon completion of the deal.

Delayed BoE decision could fuel more PE interest in UK assets; LBO France to recycle car batteries with Zato

The interest rate is at 1.75 percent and analysts expect a hike of 0.5 to 0.75 percentage points at Thursday’s meeting.

LBO France’s Bernardin: We can apply Zato’s recycling technology to more materials

'In 10 years or so, we need to be recycling electric car batteries. You need to adapt your equipment to make sure that you're able to recycle batteries, which is completely different to recycling a car.'

Swiss Life snaps up 20% stake of Borssele from Partners Group

Borssele is a fully operational offshore windfarm located off the coast of Vlissingen, Netherlands.

Genesis Capital goes for a spot of gardening; Silver Lake ups stake in Man City owner

Silver Lake bought its original 10 percent stake in City Football Group for $500 million in 2019.

FSN Capital backs burgeoning bakers Bäcker Görtz

The owners of Bäcker Görtz are retaining a minority stake.

Bruin and Quadrant-backed TGI Sport expands global presence with ISG

It is TGI's first add-on since Bruin backed the firm in spring 2021.

Clearwater hires Christopher Jones as managing partner

Jones joins Clearwater from the global consumer team of Houlihan Lokey.

Tikehau and iCapital launch digital marketplace for wealth managers

The platform uses iCapital’s technology to give wealth managers and high-net-worth clients access to alternatives offerings in the EMEA region.

Genesis backs Hecht Motors alongside SPM investment group

Genesis Private Equity Fund IV has acquired a minority stake in the supplier and manufacturer of garden machinery and equipment.