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Side Letter: Campbell Lutyens LP data, Neil Harper and Merrick McKay join impact firm boardFundraising for emerging managers, so we are told, will always require in-person meetings. One such firm (or their placement agent) has come up with a solution that may put the fund back into fundraising. Plus: big hires for impact firm Zamo, Schroders buys a multi-family office and Eurazeo sets some diversity and inclusion targets. Here's today's brief, for our valued subscribers only.
Family office Sandaire looks closer to home for dealsThe multi-family office, which launched its dedicated private equity unit last year, is putting greater emphases on UK and European GPs and deals as result of covid-19.
Palatine adds ESG deal partnerZoe Clements is joining the London office from Electra Partners.
- CBPE closes Fund IX on £459m hard-cap
The UK-focused fund, which had excess demand before the Brexit vote, includes a GP commitment of 2%.
- CBPE hits £400m mark on Fund IX – Exclusive
The UK mid-market firm is defying Brexit uncertainty as it hurtles toward its £425m target.
- Electra Partners appoints new managing partner
Hugh Mumford, who retires after 34 years at the firm, is succeeded by Alex Fortescue as part of a succession plan in the works since 2010.
- Investec adds to private equity team
Nick Marsh joins as associate principal
- Baratta steps up to head Blackstone Europe
Joe Baratta will lead the private equity giant’s European operations after David Blitzer returns to New York.
- Barclays cleans up with 5.7x soap sale
The sale of soap maker Deb Group to Charterhouse for £325m is the latest in a string of European mid-market secondary buyouts.
- Canter opts for annual fund model
The Fidelity spin-out is looking to garner annual commitments of around £30m to target the lower mid-market in the UK and Ireland.