Retail

Innova Capital’s Bielenda to acquire Polish cosmetics manufacturer Kanani Europe

Kanani Europe owns the Miya Cosmetics brand.

Vaalon Capital eyeing 9x EBITDA valuation for eventual Unitrailer exit

The private equity firm is building the commercial trailer manufacturer organically and via add-ons, and is using the US market as a barometer for a future exit.

Avenue Capital backs professional bull-riding team New York Mavericks

Avenue Capital's Avenue Sports Fund, which was launched to back various established teams and leagues across the globe, is the investor.

Newcore Capital picks up NHS-backed GP surgery facility

The facility is based in Kent, England.

Madison Dearborn and Tornante Company sell TDS Gift Cards to Ziff Davis

The portfolio also included the Topps trading cards and collectibles business, which was sold to Fanatics in December 2021, and Bazooka Candy Brands, which was sold Apax Partners this past October.

Harwood Private Equity scoops up Crest Foods

Brown Gibbons Lang & Company was financial advisor to Harwood.

Carlyle’s Andrew Tan sees ‘endless’ opportunities in video gaming

CVC Capital Partners and Haveli Investments are buying developer Jagex from Carlyle, but the private equity firm will be back in the sector.

SVP to acquire travel experiences provider Hornblower

Crestview Partners will retain a significant minority stake in Hornblower and become the sole owner of Journey Beyond, an experiential travel provider in Australia.

Bridgepoint readies RoC Skincare for expansion in US, European markets

Bridgepoint announced its acquisition of majority stake in Paris-based skincare brand RoC in January.