Europe
48 stories covering europe — fund closes, LP allocations, regulatory filings, deal flow, and fundraising signals from PipelineRoad's editorial team.
Golden Goose Prices €880m Bond for HSG Acquisition
Italian luxury sneaker brand Golden Goose has secured an €880m bond package to finance its buyout by Chinese PE firm HSG, amid uneven luxury sector sentiment.
APG Plans to Increase Private Markets Allocation to Over 30%
Europe's largest pension investor, APG, aims to raise its private markets exposure above 30% amid credit market shifts and Dutch regulatory changes.
Warburg Pincus Launches European Defence Investment Platform
Warburg Pincus establishes a new platform for European defence investments, targeting security and resilience sectors with MEAG as an early backer.
Global VC Firms Raise $21bn in Q1, Matching Q1 2025 Levels
Venture capital firms worldwide collected $21 billion in the first quarter, the same as in Q1 2025, as reported by Venture Capital Journal.
VC Firms Raise $21 Billion in Q1, Matching Q1 2025
Venture capital firms worldwide raised $21 billion in the first quarter, the same as in Q1 2025, according to Venture Capital Journal.
CVC Seeks Co-Investment Partners for €10.9bn Recordati Buyout
CVC Capital Partners is pursuing co-investors for its €10.9bn takeover bid of Italian pharmaceutical company Recordati, involving early discussions with specific institutional investors.
CVC Seeks Co-Investment Partners for €10.9bn Recordati Takeover
CVC Capital Partners is pursuing co-investors for its €10.9bn bid to acquire Italian pharmaceutical firm Recordati, involving discussions with major institutional investors.
EQT Sells Stake in Nordic Ferry Operator; GTCR Acquires Zentiva
PE Hub reports EQT selling its stake in a Nordic ferry operator and GTCR completing the acquisition of pharmaceuticals firm Zentiva.
EQT Sells Stake in Nordic Ferry Operator; GTCR Completes Zentiva Acquisition
PE Hub covers EQT's sale of a stake in a Nordic ferry operator and GTCR's completion of Zentiva pharmaceuticals acquisition, as reported on April 10, 2026.
Venture Capital Journal Highlights GP-LP Disconnect in Fundraising Report
A new report from Venture Capital Journal shows the disconnect between general partners and limited partners was evident in the first quarter.
Venture Capital Journal Reports Disconnect Between GPs and LPs in Q1 2026
Venture Capital Journal's latest fundraising report highlights a disconnect between general partners and limited partners during the first quarter of 2026.
LPs Intensify Background Checks in Fundraisings
Limited partners are leaving no stone unturned in background checks, where minor discrepancies can derail commitments and delay fundraises, as reported by Venture Capital Journal.
LPs Intensify Background Checks on GPs Amid Due Diligence Scrutiny
Limited partners are conducting thorough background checks on general partners, where minor issues can disrupt fund commitments and timelines, as reported by Venture Capital Journal.
Jeito Capital Closes €1bn Jeito II Fund
Jeito Capital has closed its second fund at €1bn, tripling assets under management to €1.6bn for biopharma investments.
GHO Capital Sells VISUfarma to Lupin Limited
GHO Capital has sold specialty pharmaceutical provider VISUfarma to Lupin Limited, a deal that expands the buyer's presence in Europe and accelerates its specialty franchise.
Family Offices Address Concerns Over Zombie Funds
Stonehage Fleming and GreenBear Group advocate for rapid wind-up of aging venture capital funds to mitigate valuation disputes.
Family Offices Seek Quick Winding Up of Zombie Funds
Stonehage Fleming and GreenBear Group aim to wind up aging funds rapidly to address valuation concerns, as reported by Venture Capital Journal.
Whoop Secures $575 Million Series G Funding at $10.1 Billion Valuation
Whoop, a wearable fitness tech company, raised $575 million in Series G funding led by Collaborative Fund, reaching a $10.1 billion valuation, according to Crunchbase News.
Whoop Secures $575M Series G Funding at $10.1B Valuation
Wearable fitness company Whoop raised $575 million in Series G funding, led by Collaborative Fund, with participation from institutional investors and celebrities.
17Capital Closes $7.5bn Credit Fund 2, Sets NAV Loan Record
17Capital has finalized Credit Fund 2 at $7.5bn, the largest NAV loan fundraise to date, boosting its total capital raised since 2008 to over $24bn.
3i Group Shares Fall 15% as Action Reports Weaker Trading
3i Group's shares dropped 15% in London trading after its largest portfolio company, Action, posted softer-than-expected sales growth in early 2026.
3i Group Shares Fall After Action's Trading Misses Expectations
Shares in 3i Group dropped sharply on Thursday due to softer-than-expected trading from its largest portfolio company, Action, early in 2026.
Gordon Brothers Expands Broyhill Brand with Three New Licensees
Gordon Brothers announces expansion of Broyhill furniture brand through three new licensees, set to launch at High Point Market in April 2026.
Pictet Raises €403m for First Direct Private Equity Strategy
Pictet Alternative Advisors closes its inaugural direct PE fund at €403m, focusing on founder-owned businesses in DACH and the UK.
Lead Edge Capital Raises $3.5 Billion for Seventh Flagship Fund
Lead Edge Capital has raised $3.5 billion for its latest fund, focusing on software and technology investments despite sector volatility, according to Private Equity Wire.
Apollo and Bain Among Bidders for Continental's ContiTech Unit
Apollo Global Management and Bain Capital are progressing in the auction for Continental AG's ContiTech division, valued at approximately €3.5bn to over €4bn.
Freshstream Promotes Two to Partner and Expands Team
Freshstream Investment Partners promotes Tom Carroll and Gilles Gradassi to Partner and hires three new staff members to bolster its operations in Europe.
Majority of LPs Expect Integrated Public-Private Credit Approach in Five Years
A survey of 135 senior investment professionals shows 59% of global LPs plan to integrate public and private credit allocations within five years, up from 35%.
Partners Group Targets At Least $1bn for First India Buyout Fund
Partners Group is set to launch its debut India-focused buyout fund with a target of at least $1bn, amid rising investor interest in the country.
Partners Group Targets Over $1bn for Debut India Buyout Fund
Partners Group is preparing to launch its first India-focused buyout fund with a target of at least $1bn, according to a report citing unnamed sources.
Goldman Sachs AM Seeks $10bn for New Global Private Credit Fund
Goldman Sachs Asset Management is in early discussions to raise at least $10 billion for its latest global direct lending vehicle, West Street Loan Partners VI.
Goldman Sachs AM Targets $10bn for New Global Private Credit Fund
Goldman Sachs Asset Management seeks to raise at least $10 billion for its next global direct lending fund amid investor caution in the private credit sector.
UK Family Office and VCs Own $177M in Shares After Swarmer IPO
Several venture capital firms hold combined shares worth $177 million in Swarmer following its IPO, as reported by Venture Capital Journal.
Goldman Sachs AM Plans $13bn Raise for GS Mezzanine Partners IX
Goldman Sachs Asset Management is seeking to raise about $13bn for its ninth mezzanine debt fund targeting private equity-backed companies in North America and Europe, according to a report.
EQT Exits Galderma Investment with $5.5bn Block Trade
EQT has completed its full exit from Galderma through a $5.5bn share sale, marking the largest sponsor-backed block trade on record.
EQT Completes Final Exit from Galderma with $5bn Block Trade
EQT fully exited Galderma through a $5.5bn share sale, the largest sponsor-backed block trade on record, as detailed in recent reports.
Triton Partners Closes Sixth Flagship Fund at €5.5 Billion Target
Triton Partners has closed its sixth mid-market fund at €5.5 billion, marking the firm's largest raise to date with commitments from global investors.
PE Firms Invest in Women's Health Market with 6 Deals
Ardian, Charterhouse, CVC, and L Catterton are among PE firms investing in various women's healthcare segments, according to a recent PE Hub report.
PE Firms Invest in Women's Health Segments: 6 Deals
Ardian, Charterhouse, CVC, and L Catterton are among PE firms backing six deals in various women's healthcare areas, as reported by PE Hub.
Lincoln International Sees High Multiples in PE for Data Center and Structural Design Plays
Lincoln International executives share insights on high multiples in private equity for HVAC sectors, including data center refrigeration and structural design, as reported by PE Hub.
Private Equity Hits High Multiples in Data Center Refrigeration and Structural Design, Says Lincoln International
Lincoln International discusses high multiples in private equity for data center refrigeration and structural design within the HVAC sector, according to PE Hub.
LPs Report Few ESG Barriers in Defense Tech Investments
Limited partners stated at NEXUS 2026 that they face mostly clear ESG restrictions for defense technology investments amid rising geopolitical tensions.
Ethos Capital Appoints Marc Puglia as Partner and CFO
Ethos Capital has named Marc Puglia as Partner and Chief Financial Officer to support its expansion in middle market investments across North America and Europe.
AMI Secures $1.03 Billion Seed Round, Europe's Largest for a Startup
Paris-based AMI, co-founded by Yann LeCun, raises $1.03 billion in Europe's largest seed round to develop AI world models, according to Crunchbase News.
Mutares Divests European Logistics Provider inTime to Tawin Holdings
German-listed investment firm Mutares exits time-critical logistics platform inTime in strategic sale to Asia-based Tawin Holdings Group.
BlackPeak Exits euShipments.com Through Strategic Sale to Austrian Post
Private equity firm BlackPeak divests e-commerce logistics provider to Austrian postal service in strategic exit transaction.
Moonfare Expands European Distribution with New France & Benelux Leader
Digital private markets platform Moonfare names Alice Avenel to drive growth among family offices and distribution partners in key European markets.
Verdane Expands North American LP Base as Cross-Border Allocations Rise
Oslo-based Verdane grows US investor presence amid increasing North American LP appetite for European private equity opportunities.
