Western Europe

MBK Partners signs first deal in Japan

MBK Partners in its second deal this week has beaten two local private equity firms to seal its first deal in Japan, investing ¥71 billion in Yayoi, a business software unit of internet service provider Livedoor.

Gresham acquires business training company

The UK mid-market firm is looking to roll out 7city Group’s business internationally and to increase its product range after backing a management buyout.

TA set to win battle for Jupiter

The long-running sale of Jupiter Asset Management could finally reach a conclusion, after US buyout firm TA Associates emerged as the most likely backer of a €1 billion management buyout.

IK snaps up Schenck from Hg(2)

Nordic buyout firm Industri Kapital has made its latest investment in the German industrial sector, buying process engineering business Schenck from UK-based HgCapital.

Actis backs Halliburton spin-out for oil & gas push

Actis, the emerging markets buyout firm, has made its first investment in Pakistan in nine years making a growth capital investment in ex-Halliburton oil and gas services company LMKR.

Inflexion snaps up UK air conditioning firm

Inflexion Private Equity has bought Aspen Pumps, one of Europe’s leading air conditioning businesses, in a deal worth about £25 million.

IK snaps up Schenck from Hg

Nordic buyout firm Industri Kapital has made its latest investment in the German industrial sector, buying process engineering business Schenck from UK-based HgCapital.

Gresham to profit from UK hunger for pasties

Gresham, the UK mid-market buyout firm, has bought the West Cornwall Pasty company, banking on the Cornish snack’s durability in an economic downturn.

3i and ArcLight back oil and gas company(3)

ArcLight Capital Partners has joined 3i’s growth capital division in the latest funding round for UK listed Venture Production, as buyout firms continue to target the oil and gas sector.

Five VC firms inject $225m in telecom startup(2)

Columbia Capital, M/C Venture Partners, Oak Investment Partners, Battery Ventures and Centennial Ventures have committed $225 million in Series A funding for Zayo Bandwidth, a fiber-based network operator.