Further Global-Led Consortium Acquires Phaidon International from Quilvest

Phaidon Acquires The Monacelli Press

February 4, 2020

Media & Entertainment

Phaidon, the global publisher of the creative arts, has acquired The Monacelli Press, a New York–based publisher of illustrated books on architecture, design and the arts. Terms were not disclosed; Monacelli will remain a separate imprint and its staff will relocate to Phaidon's New York office as Phaidon expands its portfolio and category capabilities.

Stone Point- and Further Global-led Consortium Acquires Duff & Phelps for $4.2 Billion

January 22, 2020

Financial Services

A global investor consortium led by funds managed by Stone Point Capital and Further Global agreed to acquire Duff & Phelps for $4.2 billion. Permira funds (the prior majority owner) will retain a significant stake as part of the consortium, and Duff & Phelps' management will maintain meaningful equity; the deal was announced January 22, 2020 and completed April 14, 2020.

Cohere Capital Acquires Phaedon from ICF; Graycliff and Brookside Provide Financing

December 14, 2023

Marketing & Advertising

Cohere Capital has acquired Phaedon, the former U.S. Commercial Engagement division of ICF Next/ICF International, creating a standalone, technology-enabled digital engagement and loyalty business. Graycliff Partners provided a unitranche debt financing and equity co-investment to support the deal, with Brookside Capital Partners investing alongside Graycliff.

Questel Acquires NovumIP (Novagraaf and PAVIS)

March 8, 2021

Professional Services

Questel has signed an agreement to acquire NovumIP, the group formed by European IP services leaders Novagraaf and PAVIS, to expand its IP management and renewals capabilities. The deal is being financed by investors including Eurazeo Capital, IK Investment Partners and RAISE Investissement, with Paragon Fund III (an affiliate of NovumIP’s majority shareholder) participating as a financial investor in Questel.

Keensight Capital Agrees to Acquire Quanos Solutions from IK Partners

December 20, 2022

Software

Keensight Capital has signed an agreement to acquire Quanos Solutions GmbH from IK Partners' IK Small Cap II Fund. Quanos, headquartered in Nuremberg, Germany, is a provider of industrial aftersales and digital technical documentation software (around 270 employees and 1,000+ customers); Keensight will support the company’s next phase of growth, expanding its product suite, market penetration and international reach. Financial terms were not disclosed and the deal is subject to customary approvals.

Qualfon Acquires LeadVision Media

December 3, 2021

Marketing & Advertising

Qualfon, a full-service BPO and customer lifecycle provider, has acquired LeadVision Media to add digital demand generation, affiliate network capabilities and owned media (RevenueAds, MyDegree.com) to its service offering. The deal expands Qualfon's lead generation and digital marketing solutions for education, insurance and consumer financial-services clients.