Morning all, Craig McGlashan here with the Europe Wire from the London newsroom. There’s a lot of travel going on this time of year so it’s an apt time to look at back at what’s been a busy year in the travel industry for private equity and some of the trends shaping that dynamic. Next we have a new entry in our Dealmakers to Watch series, as we profile David von Rosen, founder and head of family office Vonrosen. We finish on a new deal, where Trilantic Europe and CDP Equity have bought control of an Italian agritech company. Traveling on The travel industry has seen PE interest soar in 2024, despite anti-tourist protests in some European countries. It has instead been spurred on by a big return to traveling after the covid-19 pandemic, paired with travel tech investments, writes Sophie Rose. Find out more in the premium version of the Wire. Broad scope Specialist industry expertise is undoubtedly beneficial for private equity investors, but the ability to find a new business angle is even more important. So says David von Rosen, the German founder and head of family office Vonrosen, who has the experience and track record to support his view as he becomes the latest of PE Hub’s Dealmakers to Watch, speaking to Joe Marsh. Read part of the article in the premium version of the Wire. Editor’s note: PE Hub has launched a new series of profiles called Dealmakers to Watch. We’re featuring private equity professionals as they pivot to new challenges, such as moving to a new firm, launching a new firm, getting promoted to partner, launching an investment strategy, closing a significant deal or some other new endeavor. If you’d like to be profiled or know someone who would fit the bill, email me at craig.m@pei.group Agri play Mid-market private equity firm Trilantic Europe and CDP Equity, a subsidiary of Italian development bank Cassa Depositi e Prestiti, have each taken a 41.6 percent stake in Italian agritech company Diagram Group. That’s all from me today – and in fact, this year. Nina Lindholm will write to you tomorrow with the final Europe Wire of 2024, while later today Rafael Canton will bring you the US Wire. See you all in 2025. Cheers, Craig Read the full Wire commentary on PE Hub ... |