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Private Equity

Articles on UK private equity, featuring latest news on buyouts, investments and exits, plus analysis on the advantages and risks for investors and those seeking capital.

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Sovereign backs maintenance services consolidator

Private equity firm Sovereign Capital has committed £20 million to Renovo Services Group, a new company formed to consolidate providers of maintenance services to social housing landlords in England and Wales.

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Private equity looks buoyant

The private equity (PE) sector across Europe has shown some resilience during the slowdown by generating strong value gains in the second quarter.

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US private equity player buys Dutch firm

A New York-based private equity firm has bought a company in the Netherlands that manufactures speciality ingredients for the food, pharmaceutical and animal feed markets.

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Uponor UK in buy-out from Finnish parent

A manufacturer of pipe systems for the gas, water and telecoms industries has been bought out from Finnish parent company Uponor Oy for £100 million.

News

3i buys 49% of handbag business

Private equity group 3i has invested €118 million (£93 million) in the handbags and accessories division of Italian leather accessories group Antichi Pellettieri.

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Phoenix sells annuity provider to Cinven

European private equity firm Cinven has agreed to acquire Partnership Assurance, a provider of annuities and long-term care plans, for around €200 million (£159 million).

News

Private equity-backed IPOs perform better

Companies with private equity backing that list on London's markets perform better than those without, according to new analysis.

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Tekton sale nets YFM 122% return

YFM Private Equity, an investor in construction software business Tekton, says that it achieved an IRR of 122 per cent from the company’s sale to LSE-listed Sage.

Venture Capital Funding

Investing in growth: Richard Hargreaves

Richard Hargreaves has watched the UK's private equity industry develop from a virtual monopoly to the global player it is today.

News

Fidelity invests £18.5 million in Complinet

Mid-market private equity specialist Fidelity Equity Partners has acquired a significant minority stake in Complinet, a provider of online regulatory solutions for the financial services industry, after investing £18.5 million ($37 million).

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ECI bid for Premier Research 

UK mid-market private equity firm ECI Partners (ECI) has made a bid to acquire clinical specialist Premier Research Group (PRG) for £60 million.

News

Endless raises £164 million fund

Private equity house Endless has closed its first institutionally-backed fund at £164 million.

Partner content

Why upgrading your tech regularly will help your business grow

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Accounting and Finance Software

Desktop vs cloud accounting: What to consider 

What are the key differences between desktop and cloud accounting software, and what should you consider when it comes to choosing a solution for your business

Accounting and Finance Software

Accounting and financial management software: What you need to know 

Fast-growth businesses need a solution that can cope with the demands of an ever-increasing volume of data, transactions, and tasks.

Opinion

Boosting confidence in outsourcing your customer service function to call centres in Africa

CCI Kenya discusses why outsourcing key of your business processes to call centres in Africa may be beneficial