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Investcorp Acquires Epipoli

January 16, 2025

Payments & Fintech

Investcorp has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Epipoli, a Milan-based alternative payments enabler, from Bregal Milestone and Epipoli founder Gaetano Giannetto (who will remain a significant minority shareholder and continue to lead the company). Terms were not disclosed; Investcorp said it will support Epipoli’s growth by building out its payments and services platform and expanding its international presence.

Astorg Acquires Minority Shareholding in Acturis Group

March 1, 2019

Cloud & SaaS

Astorg, a pan‑European private equity firm, has agreed to acquire a minority shareholding in Acturis Group, a London‑headquartered provider of insurance SaaS. Existing investor Summit Partners will exit its position while Acturis' founders and employees retain majority ownership; Astorg will support Acturis' organic and acquisition growth initiatives.

Astorg Acquires Majority Stake in Steliau

February 26, 2024

Industrial Services

Astorg, a European private equity firm, has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Steliau, a pan-European value-added distributor (VAD) of electronic solutions, from B&Capital. Steliau, founded in 1992 and headquartered in Montrouge, France, employs more than 200 people across eight countries and will partner with Astorg to accelerate organic growth and execute a buy-and-build strategy.

Astorg Acquires IPCOM from Alpha Private Equity

July 13, 2022

Industrial Services

Astorg has signed a binding agreement to acquire IPCOM, a pan‑European B2B distributor and converter of technical and building insulation products, from Alpha Private Equity. IPCOM is headquartered in Melle, Belgium, employs ~1,100 people across 15 countries with 64 outlets and 15 conversion sites, and the deal is subject to customary regulatory approvals (terms not disclosed).

Asterion, EDF Invest and Swiss Life Asset Managers Acquire Energy Assets Group

June 25, 2020

Energy

A consortium of Asterion Industrial Partners, EDF Invest and Swiss Life Asset Managers has completed the acquisition of Energy Assets Group (EAG) from Alinda Capital Partners and Hermes Infrastructure. Headquartered in Livingston, Scotland, EAG is a leading provider of multi-utility metering services, meter asset management and last-mile utility connections in the UK; the investors plan to support its continued growth and expansion into adjacent sectors such as IGT/IDNO, fibre and EV charging infrastructure.

Equistone Partners Europe Acquires Majority Stake in eperi

February 22, 2022

Cybersecurity

Funds advised by Equistone Partners Europe have acquired a majority stake in eperi, a Pfungstadt-based provider of cybersecurity software. The company was sold by venture capital investors Evolution Equity Partners and btov; founder and CEO Elmar Eperiesi-Beck remains in place and will retain a significant stake as Equistone supports internationalisation and a buy-and-build growth strategy.