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Articles on UK private equity, featuring latest news on buyouts, investments and exits, plus analysis on the advantages and risks for investors and those seeking capital.

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Kurt Geiger backer Graphite Capital sells Optimum Care to Terra Firma business

The private equity firm behind investments in Wagamama and Paperchase has sold its stake in Optimum Care through a trade sale.

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Silverfleet Capital buys its own administration provider for £50 million

Private equity firm Silverfleet Capital has looked to within its own industry for its latest buy-out.

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Malmaison and Hotel du Vin chains bought by American buyer KSL

Boutique hotel brands Malmaison and Hotel du Vin are now under private equity ownership following a deal involving American firm KSL Capital Partners.

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Ingenious Ventures backs flash sale site Casabu and partners with BBH venture arm Zag

A flash sale site aimed at mothers of small children has raised £900,000 to add to the angel funding it received in 2012.

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Courier business CitySprint notches up eighth private equity-backed buy

CitySprint has added another acquired company to its armoury through its eighth purchase since its backing by private equity firm Dunedin.

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European private equity fundraising suffers as UK bucks trend

Lower-tier private equity firms are struggling to attract the required capital to close new funds, Acanthus Advisers says.

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Motorclean drives off with top-up Mobeus backing to fund acquisition

Investment firm Mobeus Equity Partners has further supported the growth plans of car valeting business Motorclean by backing a new acquisition.

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Secondary funds acquisition for Electra as it ramps up bank assets activity

Electra Partners has snapped up a clutch of secondary private equity funds in a deal which it describes as a 'discount'.

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Lion Capital becomes third private equity backer of hair straighteners brand ghd

Hair styling brand GHD has undergone a buy-out through a trade of ownership between Montagu Private Equity and Lion Capital.

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Gresham Private Equity secures first exit of 2013 as it offloads 7city Learning

Mid-market investment firm Gresham Private Equity has exited its interest in portfolio company 7city Learning through a trade sale.

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Final quarter yields upturn in TMT and retail buy-outs

The lower mid-market is boosting the amount of deals closed in the UK's private equity market, new figures show.

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August Equity adds Compass to social care portfolio

Private equity firm August Equity has landed its first investment of 2013 by acquiring a stake in Compass Services for Children Group.

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