Western Europe

PDSL is a provider of fire, security and emergency response systems.

AI-powered products have in some cases upped customer bookings by more than 40% in their first year, said Hg.

European assets are increasingly seen as “compelling” alternatives to US investments, the report said.

Parr Fire is a specialist provider of fire safety services.

Rising passenger numbers are boosting commercial aviation; geopolitical volatility is bolstering defense investment; and tech breakthroughs are supporting everything.

It has acquired welfare benefits software LA Directories and social housing-focused Manifest Software Solutions.

ARC provides passive fire protection and thermal products for the built environment.

The Labour government is widely expected to raise taxes to help plug a £30 billion hole in the public finances, but exactly what form those changes will take remains an unknown.

SCM is a claims processing and risk services provider.

The deal is via Apollo’s sports investment company Apollo Sports Capital, which launched in September.