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Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Europe's $752M AI Power Play Just Dropped -- And You Probably Missed It
Eurazeo (EUZOF) is leaning inhard. The European investment group just pulled in 650 million ($752 million) for the first close of its new Growth Fund IV, putting it more than halfway to its 1 billion target. The timing isn't accidental. With AI hype turning into real enterprise spend, Eurazeo sees an opening. Managing partner Hala Fadel says while distributions are still muted and exits remain rare, there's appetite buildingespecially for strategies that don't just ride the wave, but aim to pre-empt it. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 6 Warning Signs with EUZOF. The fund will write checks between 20 million and 100 million, targeting Series B to pre-IPO rounds across Europe. But this isn't spray-and-pray. Eurazeo is focused on deals that haven't even hit the market yet, trying to secure allocations before the crowd shows up. Around two-thirds of the fund is going into earlier growth stages, with the rest saved for late-stage de-risked AI betscompanies already showing traction. Names already backed include Cognigy (AI-driven customer service), EcoVadis (sustainability scoring), Commercetools (headless commerce infra), and Fever (live event discovery). Behind the scenes, Eurazeo has reshaped its growth team after several high-profile exits last year. But with 4 billion under management in the growth platform and nearly 37 billion firmwide, it's staying aggressive. The firm is now doubling down on cybersecurity, health tech, and robotic automationbets that could benefit from the same AI tailwinds pushing U.S. multiples higher. As Fadel puts it: Europe may not move the loudest, but it has the talentand this fund is out to prove it has the capital discipline too. This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Bloomberg
16-07-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Eurazeo Growth Fund Gets €650 Million in First Close for AI Bets
European investment group Eurazeo SE has raised €650 million ($752 million) at the first close of its latest growth fund, potentially adding to an AI-fueled recovery in funding for the region's tech firms. Eurazeo Growth Fund IV is now more than halfway to its target of €1 billion, according to a statement seen by Bloomberg News.
Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Ferrara's Holding Company Enters into Exclusive Discussions to Acquire CPK Group
Potential acquisition would add French confectionary company with leadership position in Europe to Ferrara portfolio of more than 30 brands Combination would further position Ferrara to create connections with and provide iconic, beloved candies to more consumers around the world CHICAGO, LUXEMBOURG, and PARIS, July 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A European holding company of Ferrara Candy Company, a top selling sugar candy company in the U.S., announced today that it has entered into exclusive discussions to acquire CPK Group ("CPK"), a leading French manufacturer and distributor of popular candies and chocolates, from Eurazeo, a leading global investment group. Ferrara Candy Company is a Ferrero-affiliated company. The proposed transaction will be submitted to the relevant employee representative bodies for consultation and is expected to close in the fourth quarter of this year, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. The planned acquisition would aim to combine CPK's strong position in the European confectionary market with Ferrara Candy Company's broad portfolio of sugar confections and history of breakthrough innovation and value creation, bringing more enjoyment to consumers across Europe and strengthening Ferrara's platform for continued growth. CPK would continue to be operated from France for French consumers and beyond. Created in 2017 following the acquisition of 14 brands from Mondelez and the combination in 2018 with the company Lamy Lutti, CPK is home to iconic candy and chocolate brands. The group is mainly active in three market segments: candy (notably with Carambar, Lutti, Krema, Michoko brands), milk chocolate with the British brand Terry's, and French chocolate brands such as Poulain and 1848, all of which are poised for growth. Headquartered in Chicago for more than 115 years and privately held, Ferrara Candy Company is a sugar confections company with sales in more than 40 countries. It manufactures iconic brands such as NERDS®, Jelly Belly®, SweeTARTS®, and Dori. "CPK is a great portfolio of candy and chocolate brands well loved by the French and European consumer," said Marco Capurso, Chief Executive Officer of Ferrara Candy Company. "We are honored to be the possible future owner of this company and to work with its talented team and beloved brands." Upon close of the proposed acquisition, CPK's more than 900 employees would join Ferrara Candy Company. CPK currently has French manufacturing holdings in Bondues, Saint-Genest, Strasbourg, and Vichy, and all would be acquired by Ferrara Candy Company's holding company as part of the transaction. About Ferrara®For more than 115 years, Ferrara has created sugar confections that enable moments of sweetness, celebration, and connection for candy lovers of all generations. Today, the company is a leading sugar confectioner in the United States and Brazil, with sales in more than 40 countries. Ferrara boasts a passionate team of more than 8,600 employees creating and delivering hundreds of products sold under 30+ popular brands like NERDS®, Jelly Belly® and SweeTARTS® to more than 67 million U.S. households annually and popular Dori snacking products in Brazil. Ferrara's success in industry-leading innovation has been driven by deep consumer insights, strong retailer partnerships, and a dedication to diversity of thought, experience, and people. The company has its global headquarters in Chicago and an operational network of more than 27 locations in North America, Brazil, China, and Thailand that includes manufacturing, distribution, sales, and R&D facilities. Ferrara is a privately held Ferrero-affiliated company. Learn more at or View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Ferrara Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Bloomberg
02-07-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
EQT, Eurazeo Lead $700 Billion Wave of Firms Expanding in UAE
Private-markets firms managing over $700 billion in assets are joining a growing wave of global investors expanding into the United Arab Emirates, drawn by its deep capital pools and largely unfazed by broader regional tensions. Sweden's EQT AB, France's Eurazeo and UK-based Pollen Street Capital are among those setting up in Abu Dhabi, according to people familiar with the matter. They'll join others including growth equity investor Baron Capital Management and credit-focused hedge fund Silver Point Capital Management, which have recently established a presence in Dubai.
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Eurazeo leads $20 million financing round for German AI firm aedifion
PARIS (Reuters) -French private equity firm Eurazeo has led a 17-million-euro ($20 million) fund-raising round for German property-focused AI tech company aedifion, said the companies on Monday. The investment highlights how AI is being used in an increasingly broader range of corporate sectors. Aedifion has an AI-powered cloud platform that enables property firms to cut energy costs and CO2 emissions by monitoring and managing heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. Other companies that participated in aedifion's fund-raising included World Fund, Drees & Sommer and BitStone Capital. "With Eurazeo, we have gained an experienced growth investor that shares our vision of sustainable, data-driven real estate. Smart buildings and artificial intelligence will play a crucial role in the energy transition," said aedifion CEO Johannes Futterer. ($1 = 0.8684 euros) Sign in to access your portfolio
