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Savant Growth raises $500mThe Kennet Partners spin-out has closed its debut B2B technology fund above its target.
Edmond de Rothschild closes fourth Africa fund above target – exclusiveThe firm has raised €375m for Amethis Fund II as it eyes another fundraise on the continent.
Edmond de Rothschild seeks €1bn across multiple strategiesThe private investment arm of the French asset manager will launch hybrid fund of funds, growth capital, infrastructure and real estate vehicles this year.
Spotlight: Growth capitalThe first half of 2017 saw $27.5 bn of growth equity funds reach final close. Rod James takes a look at how it fits into the space between VC and buyout.
Mid Europa promotes fiveThe promotions follow the close of the firm’s fourth fund on its revised €800m target last summer
- Cipio set for 3x return on buyVIP
Amazon’s expected €70m purchase of the members-only shopping website will benefit firms including Cipio and Kennet Partners.
- Kennet buys into BuyVIP
The growth capital firm has led a €15m funding round into members-only shopping website BuyVIP which sells discount designer goods.
- Carlyle, Kennet add on to Belgian software company
FRS Global, acquired by the private equity firms two years ago, has agreed to purchase Switzerland-based Iris integrated risk management to provide integrated risk and regulatory reporting products. Carlyle made its investment from its €222m European technology fund.
- Kennet closes third fund on more than $315m
The Broadview International spin-out will focus on growth equity investments in ‘bootstrap’ US and European tech companies.
- Kennet provides first venture backing for wireless chip provider(3)
Dutch wireless audio company STS has had its first ever venture backing from Kennet Partners, as companies in the wireless space continue to attract venture funding.