CapVest Acquires Majority Stake in STADA Arzneimittel

CapVest Acquires Natra from Investindustrial

July 18, 2022

Food & Beverage

Funds managed by CapVest Partners LLP have signed an agreement to acquire Natra, a European producer and distributor of chocolate and cocoa products, from Investindustrial. The deal gives CapVest a platform in the chocolate category to accelerate international growth, support innovation and pursue strategic acquisitions.

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.

Bregal Unternehmerkapital Acquires Majority Stake in medavis GmbH

September 26, 2022

Software

Bregal Unternehmerkapital has taken a majority stake in medavis GmbH, a Karlsruhe-based provider of radiology information systems (RIS) with roughly 20% market share in the DACH region. The two founders, Jörg Dittrich and Elmar Kußmaul, retained significant stakes; Bregal plans to support geographic expansion, product development and extension into adjacent healthcare IT areas.

Adenia Partners Acquires Majority Stake in Parkville Pharmaceuticals

January 30, 2026

Healthcare Services

Adenia Partners has signed definitive agreements to acquire a majority stake in Parkville Pharmaceuticals, marking its first majority investment in Egypt. The deal is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals, and financial terms were not disclosed.

Astorg Mid‑Cap Acquires Majority Stake in hg medical

May 5, 2023

Medical Devices

Astorg Mid‑Cap, the German arm of pan‑European private equity firm Astorg, has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in hg medical from NORD Holding. The transaction — terms undisclosed — will support management succession (COO Craig Bluett to become CEO, founder Johannes Hagenmeyer to move to an advisory role) and fund organic growth, capacity expansion and external M&A to scale hg medical's orthopaedic implant contract‑manufacturing platform across extremities and spine.

Carlyle Agrees to Acquire Majority Stake in Adastra Group SE

July 22, 2025

IT Services

Carlyle has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Adastra Group SE, a global IT consultancy specializing in data, cloud, and AI transformations, in partnership with Adastra’s founders. The deal is subject to standard regulatory approvals across multiple jurisdictions, with equity provided via Carlyle’s CETP and CAPG funds.