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3i goes for growth – Steven Nicholls interview

Despite private equity giant 3i's withdrawal from the early-stage investment market, it is still a major player in growth capital deals, investing nearly £1 billion last year.

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3i buys 49% of handbag business

Private equity group 3i has invested €118 million (£93 million) in the handbags and accessories division of Italian leather accessories group Antichi Pellettieri.

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3i funds Hyperion growth

Hyperion, an international insurance group, is to launch new products and expand into new geographical territories after securing an eight figure investment.

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3i increases AES stake

3i has increased its stake in AES Engineering to 40 per cent, valuing the business at £100 million. This secondary investment comes 11 years after 3i’s first and will allow AES to continue its growth and consider acquisition opportunities.

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3i increases stake in AES Engineering

Private equity giant 3i has increased its stake in Yorkshire-based mechanical sealing specialist AES Engineering from around 25 to 40 per cent.

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Giraffe receives 3i funding boost

Restaurant chain Giraffe has received a £10 million investment from private equity firm 3i which will be used to develop the Giraffe brand nationally in the next three years.