Western Europe

Kleiner Perkins, GTI back oil field technology(3)

Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers has made a co-investment of $10 million with GTI Group in GloriOil, a company formed by GTI in 2005 to commercialise a biotechnology that increases oil well efficiency.

Deutsche Beteiligungs puts brave face on market problems

Listed German mid-market buyout firm Deutsche Beteiligungs' head Wilken von Hodenberg (pictured) has emphasised the firm's relatively lowly leveraged business to defend its positive outlook in contrast to its two month share price plunge.

Imprint shares leap on Alchemy approach(3)

Alchemy Partners is backing an £80 million buyout bid for UK-listed recruitment group Imprint. The company’s shares jumped 20 percent on the news.

Lion snaps up Russian juice maker(2)

The UK-based buyout firm, which specialises in branded consumer businesses, has bought Russian juice maker Nidan Soki as it nears the close of its second fund.

3i makes second US growth capital investment(2)

The UK-listed private equity group has made a growth capital investment in a Canadian plastic manufacturer – its second North American deal since opening a US office last year.

DIC makes first direct MENA investment

Dubai International Capital has completed its first direct private equity investment in the region through the acquisition of luxury company Rivoli Group.

BSMB in $284m shipping deal(3)

Bear Stearns Merchant Banking will buy international petroleum transporter MC Shipping for $284 million.

Credit Suisse, Abu Dhabi back $77m solar investment(2)

Paladin Capital and a fund led by Credit Suisse, with the backing of the Abu Dhabi government, have invested $77 million in a producer of thin film solar products.

Exponent reunited with Kahn for Cardsave deal

Exponent Private Equity has teamed up with old ally Clive Kahn, the former boss of Travelex, for the £70 million acquisition of Cardsave, a UK-based firm that supplies credit card terminals to small retailers.

GI buys Napa Valley wineries(3)

GI Partners purchased a controlling stake in St. Helena, California-based Duckhorn Wine Company, whose labels include Duckhorn, Paraduxx and Goldeneye. Wine industry sources estimate the price paid in the $250 million range.