Lyft moves into London with Gett acquisition
Lyft has agreed to acquire UK transportation platform Gett for an undisclosed amount, signalling a renewed push to broaden its ground transport footprint in London.
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Apollo targets Forvia interior systems in EUR 1.4bn deal
Apollo Global Management has been reported to be closing in on a EUR 1.4 billion acquisition of Forvia’s interior systems unit. Terms and timing have not been fully disclosed, leaving key questions on carve-out scope and separation execution.
Apollo Global ManagementAurora Growth Capital targets EUR 150m raise
Italy-based Aurora Growth Capital has launched a EUR 150 million fundraising campaign with institutional investors, aiming to complete the raise by 2026.
Aurora Growth CapitalKryalos buys Poseidon shopping centre for EUR 56m
Kryalos has acquired Centro Commerciale Poseidon in Italy for EUR 56 million, in a deal announced recently. The seller is Errichten Srl, linked to the Coop ecosystem, according to BeBeez.
KryalosHrFlow raises EUR 6m to scale hiring AI
French HR technology company HrFlow has secured EUR 6 million in funding from 115K, La Banque Postale Venture Capital Fund and EmergingTech Ventures to advance its AI-driven hiring platform.
HrFlow fundingLone Star to buy Lonza capsules unit for EUR 1.5bn
Lone Star Funds has agreed to acquire Lonza Group AG’s capsules and health ingredients business for EUR 1.5 billion. Financing work is under way, with a debt package reported to be in market.
Lone Star FundsCVC and Prudential fund Standard Life PRT unit
CVC Capital Partners and Prudential Financial have agreed a EUR 1,204.82 million funding round into Standard Life’s pension risk transfer business, backing growth in a capital-intensive segment.
Standard LifeSierra buys Fragment in AI agent push
Sierra has agreed to acquire Fragment, a YC-backed AI startup, for an undisclosed amount. The deal underlines intensifying competition to assemble end-to-end capabilities for enterprise AI agents.
SierraLyft acquires Gett to push into Europe
Lyft has agreed to acquire UK-based Gett for an undisclosed amount. The deal signals a renewed push by US ride-hailing platforms to expand internationally via acquisition.
Lyft Gett acquisitionPersonio acquires aurio in Germany
Personio has announced the acquisition of German technology company aurio for an undisclosed amount. The deal adds another asset to Personio’s HR software stack as the buyer stresses profitability and focus.
PersonioKurma Partners closes EUR 215m Biofund IV
Kurma Partners has closed Biofund IV at EUR 215 million to back European biotech ventures from Paris. The firm has not disclosed fund terms or initial portfolio details.
Kurma PartnersBrīvais Vilnis to acquire Saare Kala Tootmine
Latvia-based Brīvais Vilnis has agreed to acquire Saare Kala Tootmine in an undisclosed deal. Terms, timing and the target’s sector positioning were not disclosed.
Brīvais VilnisDecade Energy raises EUR 22m for depot power
France-based Decade Energy has raised EUR 22 million from Eiffel Investment Group and SET Ventures to scale power infrastructure for commercial vehicle depots across Europe.
Decade EnergyPropel Finance secures EUR 1.81bn funding round
UK asset finance lender Propel Finance has announced a EUR 1.81 billion funding raise. The investor was not disclosed and terms were not provided.
Propel FinanceUNIVITY raises EUR 27 million for space connectivity
French tech company UNIVITY has raised EUR 27 million from Blast, Expansion and the Deeptech 2030 fund to build sovereign space connectivity aimed at telecom operators.
UNIVITYEmirates Global Aluminium buys into Italy’s Eco Green
Emirates Global Aluminium has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Italy-based Eco Green. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Emirates Global AluminiumEQT discloses EUR 14.44m funding injection
Sweden-based investment firm EQT has reported a EUR 14.44 million funding transaction, with the investor not disclosed. Details on use of proceeds and instrument were not provided.
EQTAlpha Nova Capital launches with EUR 0.45m funding
Italy-based Alpha Nova Capital has been launched with EUR 0.45 million in initial capital, according to BeBeez. The investor backing was not disclosed.
Alpha Nova CapitalArum e Dompè launches full tender offer for BF
Arum e Dompè Holdings has announced a full takeover bid for Italian-listed BF at EUR 5 per share, valuing the offer at about EUR 5 million. The bid is not aimed at delisting, according to the announcement.
Arum e Dompè HoldingsKpler raises EUR 4.63m in undisclosed funding
Belgium-based data and analytics group Kpler has announced a EUR 4.63 million funding round with the investor not disclosed. The company continues to attract capital as it scales its market-intelligence platform.
KplerHIG Capital agrees to acquire SCA
HIG Capital has agreed to acquire SCA in an undisclosed transaction. Details on the target’s operations, geography and financing were not disclosed in the announcement.
HIG CapitalATMOS Space Cargo closes EUR 25.7m Series A
German space logistics startup ATMOS Space Cargo has raised EUR 25.7 million in a funding round backed by a broad syndicate including the European Innovation Council and multiple venture investors.
ATMOS Space CargoEpoch Biodesign raises EUR 10.3m for Nylon 66 recycling
UK biotech Epoch Biodesign has raised EUR 10.3 million in funding as it unveils a London facility focused on biorecycling Nylon 66. The investor was not disclosed.
Epoch BiodesignPersonio buys Aurio in first announced acquisition
German HR software group Personio has agreed to acquire Aurio, an AI startup. Financial terms were not disclosed, and both parties have released limited deal detail so far.
PersonioBridgepoint Europe VIII secures EUR 6 million funding
Bridgepoint Europe VIII has received EUR 6 million in funding from an undisclosed investor, according to a recent announcement. Further terms and use of proceeds were not disclosed.
Bridgepoint Europe VIIIKedrion secures EUR 155m backing from Permira-led group
Italian plasma-derived medicines group Kedrion Biopharma has raised EUR 155 million in funding, with capital provided by Permira, ADIA, Ampersand, FSI and CDP Equity.
Kedrion BiopharmaEinride confirms acquisition as buyer stays undisclosed
Sweden’s Einride has announced it has been acquired for an undisclosed amount, with the acquirer not yet publicly identified. The announcement lands as interest in electric freight solutions continues to rise.
Einride acquisitionPassion Capital raises EUR 55m for Fund IV
London seed investor Passion Capital has closed its fourth fund, Passion IV, at EUR 55 million. The vehicle is set to back early-stage UK and European technology startups.
Passion CapitalRevolut discloses EUR 69.44m funding round
Revolut has announced a EUR 69.44 million funding round, with the investor not disclosed. The raise adds fresh capital as the UK fintech continues to position itself for longer-term capital markets options.
Revolut fundingFirenze raises EUR 6.8m to scale UK wealth lending
UK financial services startup Firenze has secured EUR 6.8 million in funding from AlbionVC, Outward VC and Form Ventures. The company plans to expand its team as demand for its wealth-lending offering rises.
FirenzeHello Inside raises undisclosed funding in Germany
German metabolic health company Hello Inside has announced an undisclosed funding round. Investor details and use of proceeds were not disclosed, leaving execution priorities and go-to-market scaling questions in focus.
Hello InsideYFM backs inploi in EUR 3.61m round
UK talent recruitment platform inploi has raised EUR 3.61 million in funding from YFM Equity Partners. The investment is set to support the company’s next phase of product and go-to-market growth.
inploi fundingTA Associates to acquire Advanced Medical Solutions
TA Associates has announced an agreement to acquire UK-based Advanced Medical Solutions for EUR 975.9 million. Deal terms beyond headline value were not disclosed in available information.
TA AssociatesSchroders exits Benchmark in EUR 250m deal
Schroders has agreed to sell UK financial services platform Benchmark for around EUR 250 million to a consortium led by Hg, TowerBrook, Vitruvian Partners and Aquiline Capital Partners.
BenchmarkSmart Capital-VSL takes control of Italy’s CTS
Smart Capital-VSL has acquired a controlling stake in CTS, an Italian transportation company, in a recently announced deal. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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