Paris-based mid-market private equity firm Activa Capital has achieved a final closing of its latest fund at E162m, surpassing a E150m target.
The family office has announced plans to commit between E20m and E70m to a range of sector-focused private equity funds over the next three to four years.
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The pan-European private equity firm has hired three associates to join the newly-launched Paris office, adding to offices in London, Munich and Milan.
The French private equity house has agreed to back a E100m buyout of the French technology components manufacturer, marking the firm’s eighth investment.
The UK-based small and mid-cap private equity investor has added ten new LPs to its investor base after reaching £72m at final close.
The UK private equity firm has made its fourth acquisition of the year, backing a £20m management buyout of the UK-listed company’s UK asset management operations business.
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Apollo Management, Soros Private Equity Partners and Goldman Sachs Capital Partners have invested $350m to take a majority stake in Cablecom, the Swiss cable television company.
The oversubscribed fundraising for the French venture capital firm includes commitments from HarbourVest, Access Capital Partners and the European Investment Fund.