by Andreea Melinti | Jan 28, 2025 | News
Africa-focused private equity firms Alterra Capital and Phatisa Group will acquire Java House, Kenya’s leading coffee and casual dining chain, from Actis, a London-based private equity firm. Mauritius-based Alterra will hold the majority stake in the transaction,...
by Andreea Melinti | Jan 28, 2025 | News
Global private equity firms Warburg Pincus, CVC Capital Partners, and TPG are vying to acquire a stake in Metro Pacific Hospital Holdings, the largest private hospital operator in the Philippines. The transaction, estimated at $3bn, highlights growing private equity...
by Andreea Melinti | Jan 28, 2025 | News
Former Gucci CEO Marco Bizzarri is reportedly pursuing an acquisition of Versace through his investment firm, Nessifashion. The $6bn sale of the iconic Italian brand, owned by Capri Holdings, has attracted high-profile bidders, including Prada Group, Investcorp, and...
by Andreea Melinti | Jan 28, 2025 | News
KKR emerged as a key contender in the bidding process for Cubico Sustainable Investments, a UK-based renewable energy company valued at $6bn. The sale, launched by Cubico’s owners—Canada’s Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP) and the Ontario Teachers’ Pension...
by Andreea Melinti | Jan 28, 2025 | News
Golden Goose, the Italian luxury sneakers and apparel brand, has secured a 12% minority investment from Blue Pool Capital, a Hong Kong-based investment firm. The deal, completed after Golden Goose postponed its planned IPO in June 2024, allows Permira to maintain its...
by Andreea Melinti | Jan 27, 2025 | News
EQT Partners, the Swedish private equity firm managing €269bn in assets, generated €11bn in exit proceeds in 2024. This represents a 72% increase from the previous year. This growth signals a recovery in private equity after years of subdued exit activity. Key...
