Western Europe

LDC invests in Scottish IT managed service provider Kick ICT

Kick ICT's previous backer BGF exited as a result of this transaction.

Searchlight’s Haarmann cites ‘wall of debt’ as deal source

Bluegem in strategic exit from fragrance biz.

Bluegem exits Dr Vranjes Firenze to L'Occitane

Dr Vranjes Firenze is an Italian perfumery brand.

GHO Capital appoints Stuart Quin as partner

Quin most recently served as chief executive officer at Medica Group.

Searchlight’s Oliver Haarmann says ‘wall of debt’ refinancing to drive dealmaking

Public-to-privates will also be busy in 2024 thanks to moderate growth companies trading at discounts, says Haarmann.

LDC-backed Aspire acquires managed service provider Cloud Cover IT

Aspire is a UK-based cybersecurity and workplace managed service provider.

Queen's Park Equity-backed learndirect invests in online training provider AT&F Solutions

Learndirect is a UK-based training provider.

WestBridge takes majority stake in Survey Solutions

Survey Solutions' clients include Thames Water, Transport for London, Aecom, Jacobs, Balfour Beatty and Kier.

Hg sells MeinAuto divisions nearly three years after IPO attempt

3i says AI reshaping due diligence.

Vitruvian-backed Travel Counsellors picks up Planisto

Planisto is a Belgian travel technology provider.