Chewy acquired by PetSmart

EQT IX has acquired idealista, securing majority ownership of the online real‑estate classifieds platform operating in Spain, Italy and Portugal. The transaction was announced in September 2020 and follows a competitive process in which funds advised by Apax Partners and the company’s management sold their stakes. Management will retain a significant equity interest and continue to lead the business under founder and CEO Jesús Encinar. The deal is subject to customary regulatory approvals and is expected to close in December 2020

Initiative & Finance has invested €11M into Primelis to support its ambition of becoming the European leader in organic search (SEO). This investment follows a period of strong performance where the agency successfully met its previous three-year revenue target of €5M. The funding is specifically intended to support the agency's organic development and its initial external growth projects, which were already under review at the time of the transaction.

Matas Group announced the completion of its acquisition of Firtal Group Aps, a transaction that was executed under the exclusive financial advisory of Carnegie. The deal marks the first major external growth initiative undertaken by Matas since its diversification beyond the retail cosmetics and personal care segment. Firtal Group, established in the early 2000s, operates a portfolio of specialty distribution and logistics assets that serve a range of consumer product manufacturers across the Nordic region

Rockpool Investments acquired a majority stake in Primrose in a management buyout from its previous backer, BGF (Business Growth Fund). The transaction was supported by senior loans and a revolving credit facility provided by OakNorth Bank. The strategic rationale centered on professionalizing the leadership team and investing in e-commerce systems and customer experience to capitalize on the demographic trend of "mature, home-owning consumers" increasingly shopping for garden leisure products online

The investment consortium has successfully finalized a leveraged buyout of the target, acquiring a majority stake from the founding family and early-stage investors. This strategic transaction represents a pivotal step in the e-commerce platform’s evolution, providing the institutional backing and capital depth required to move from a pure distributor model to a brand-owner model. The strategic rationale for the move centers on the high degree of growth potential within the specialized streetwear niche and the target’s unique ability to internalize complex logistics

IK Investment Partners, together with Five Arrows Principal Investments, is acquiring a majority stake in I@D Holding through a newly formed holding company. The transaction follows an exclusivity agreement signed with the founders and Naxicap Partners, and it will be completed subject to customary legal and regulatory approvals. The investors will combine capital contributions with a unitranche facility provided by Permira Debt Managers to finance the purchase and support future growth initiatives

TowerBrook Capital Partners entered into an exclusive agreement to reclaim majority control of Infopro Digital from the exiting historical private equity syndicate, led by Apax Partners and Altamir. This transaction marks a secondary leveraged buyout and a notable "comeback" for TowerBrook, which served as the group's original financial sponsor at its inception in 2001. Following a highly competitive auction process managed by a premier investment bank, the returning sponsor secured exclusivity to execute the acquisition alongside a deeply reinvested executive management team

Apax Partners’ funds have acquired the shareholdings in idealista SA held by Tiger Global Management, Kutxabank and Bonsai Venture Capital. The transaction, executed in Madrid, transfers ownership of a portion of the online marketplace’s equity to Apix investors while the founding trio retains a controlling interest and continues to manage day‑to‑day operations. Completion is subject to approval by the Spanish National Stock Market Commission and the Competition Authority, after which the purchase price will be paid in cash to the exiting shareholders

PAI Partners has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Euro Media Group. The transaction involves the full exit of historical shareholders Bolloré and Allianz Capital Partners, alongside a partial divestment by Banijay Holding. As part of the new capital structure, the Belgian investment firm Sofinim maintains its 22.5% stake, and the co-founding managers, Chantal and Jean-Pierre Barry, also remain as shareholders. This operation follows a period where the company actively sought a new partner after considering an initial public offering (IPO) in 2010

The acquisition of Trader Media Group by Apax Partners marks a significant development in the UK digital media market. The deal follows Apax Partners' original acquisition of a 49.9% stake in Trader Media Group in 2007, and is subject to regulatory approval. The acquisition is expected to provide Apax Partners with full control of Trader Media Group, allowing the firm to drive the company's growth and expansion plans. With its strong track record of supporting companies through periods of growth and transformation, Apax Partners is well-positioned to help Trader Media Group continue to develop its digital marketplace and expand its offerings in the UK automotive market