by Andreea Melinti | Jan 14, 2025 | News
Prada is evaluating a potential acquisition of Versace from Capri Holdings, with Citi acting as its adviser. Capri Holdings has engaged Barclays to identify potential buyers for Versace, attracting interest from private equity funds and other fashion groups. This...
by Andreea Melinti | Jan 13, 2025 | News
Polish laboratory operator Diagnostyka SA, backed by private equity firm Mid Europa Partners, is gearing up for an IPO on the Warsaw Stock Exchange. The offering will feature shares held by Mid Europa, which owns a 47.83% stake in the company. Market estimates suggest...
by Andreea Melinti | Jan 13, 2025 | News
Private equity firms have driven buyout activity to $133bn in 2024, a 78% increase compared to the previous year. This growth outpaced the global rate of 29%, highlighting Europe’s appeal for opportunistic investments. Key deals during the year included a $6.9bn...
by Andreea Melinti | Jan 13, 2025 | News
Apollo Global Management has announced an agreement to acquire Argo Infrastructure Partners, a North America-focused mid-market asset manager specialising in essential infrastructure assets. The transaction, which includes a combination of stock and cash, will add...
by Andreea Melinti | Jan 13, 2025 | News
Growth Equity at Goldman Sachs Alternatives has led a $48.5m Series B funding round for Float Financial, a Canadian business finance platform. Other investors include OMERS Ventures, FJ Labs, Teralys, and Garage Capital. This new funding raises Float’s total...
