Astorg-Backed Continuation Fund Acquires IQ-EQ with Commitments from AlpInvest and Goldman Sachs Vintage Funds

January 13, 2022

Astorg formed a €1.3bn continuation fund, backed by AlpInvest, Goldman Sachs Asset Management (Vintage Funds) and other limited partners, to acquire IQ-EQ—the last remaining asset in Astorg V. The continuation fund includes significant equity contributions from the IQ-EQ leadership team and will provide capital to support IQ-EQ's organic growth initiatives and future acquisitions.

Buyers
Astorg (IQ-EQ Continuation Fund), AlpInvest, Goldman Sachs Asset Management (Vintage Funds), IQ-EQ leadership team (management co-investors)
Targets
IQ-EQ
Sellers
Astorg V (Fund V) / existing Fund V limited partners
Location
Luxembourg
Transaction Type
Recapitalization

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