Craig McGlashan

The private equity firm’s investment thesis for the alternatives fund administrator is just as strong today as it was seven years ago, said Permira’s Philip Muelder and Chris Pell.

Defence sector heats up; Irina Hemmers on standing out in PE.

Concerns over future use-cases in face of AI has led to ‘a number of broken sales processes,’ says Sascha Pfeiffer, head of European technology at Houlihan Lokey.

A new management team and incentives, plus defence industry tailwinds, also boosted the investment, says Triton’s Johannes Meier.

KKR’s Franziska Kayser on commonality.

IPO updates from CVC, EQT companies

Freeman Spogli sells a Planet Fitness franchisee to Mayfair Capital Partners.

BGF’s Daina Spedding on female deal leads.

BlackRock’s von Niederhaeusern on PE diversity.

EQT, CVC cosmetics firms set IPO ranges; PAI launches women’s network.