Capital D, a private equity fund manager, has made a strategic investment in GoWish, a leading Danish retail technology company. GoWish offers an AI-powered platform that enables retailers to predict customer preferences, optimise inventory, and enhance engagement....
Directional Capital, a private equity firm, is in advanced discussions to acquire Pizza Hut UK’s restaurant operations. The proposed deal would include 140 sites and save most of the 3,000 jobs tied to the business. Only a small number of outlets are expected to...
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...
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...
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... 