Perfectis Private Equity

The French firm has completed the fundraising for its mid-market Perfectis I fund.

After two years of ownership, Carlyle’s European venture arm is selling French scientific equipment maker CAMECA to US trade player AMETEK for more than €80 million. The fund, which was launched with great fanfare in 1999 to target internet investments, was forced to broaden its remit after the dotcom crash.

After two years of ownership, Carlyle’s European venture arm is selling French scientific equipment maker CAMECA to US trade player AMETEK for more than €80 million. The fund, which was launched with great fanfare in 1999 to target internet investments, was forced to broaden its remit after the dotcom crash.

After two years of ownership, Carlyle’s European venture arm is selling French scientific equipment maker CAMECA to US trade player AMETEK for more than €80 million. The fund, which was launched with great fanfare in 1999 to target internet investments, was forced to broaden its remit after the dotcom crash.

The global private equity firm has acquired Cameca, a French semiconductor and scientific instrument manufacturer whose products are used by NASA to examine extra-terrestrial “stardust” particles.

Acanthus Advisers, the London-based private equity fund placement business, has merged with MMC Advisers, the independent corporate finance boutique.

The UK based buyout firm has appointed Samantha da Soller to help originate and execute deals in French-speaking markets.