Blackstone-backed Sphera to acquire Riskmethods

Blackstone-backed Sphera to acquire Riskmethods

Sphera, a portfolio company of Blackstone, is to acquire the Germany-based Riskmethods, a software company specialising in SCRM. Sphera, a global provider of ESG performance and risk management software, data and consulting services, and a portfolio company of...
KLAR Partners closes debut fund at its hard cap of €600 million

KLAR Partners closes debut fund at its hard cap of €600 million

KLAR Partners today announced the final closing of its debut fund, KLAR Partners I, at its hard cap of €600 million. The fund is one of the largest European first-time funds raised in the last 10 years and by far the largest raised during the COVID-19 pandemic. The...
German online car retailer Mobility plans stock market float

German online car retailer Mobility plans stock market float

German online car retailer and leasing firm Mobility Holding known for the MeinAuto.de site is preparing for a stock market flotation that could value it at 1.3-1.4 billion euros ($1.6-1.7 bln), including debt, people close to the matter said. Mobility would be the...
More German investors planning entry into private debt market

More German investors planning entry into private debt market

More German institutional investors are planning to allocate to private debt in the coming years, with the corporate segment poised to attract the most first-time buyers, according to a survey conducted by the country’s association for alternative investments BAI....
UPDATE: TSG makes exit from hi-end bike brand Canyon

UPDATE: TSG makes exit from hi-end bike brand Canyon

Groupe Bruxelles Lambert has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Canyon Bicycles. As part of the transaction, significant minority shareholder TSG Consumer Partners will fully exit its stake. The founder, Roman Arnold, will remain the Chairman...