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Andrea Gaini

Private Equity Reporter

Andrea Gaini is a London-based private equity reporter at PitchBook, covering the private equity markets in Europe and the Middle East. Andrea started his journalism career in 2019 and has written across finance and business publications including TechRadar and Channel Web. Born and raised in Italy, Andrea holds a postgraduate degree in journalism from Cardiff University.

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Articles by Andrea Gaini

UAE climate fund launches $1.2B vehicle with Spanish lender BBVA

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Abu Dhabi-backed Alterra secures bank’s $250M commitment for its new Opportunity Fund.
January 15, 2026

Apollo seeks new Europe head—marking its second leadership change in four months

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The firm says Rob Seminara is leaving the position after 13 years to take an undisclosed global role.
January 9, 2026

PE’s cautious optimism on European dealmaking for 2026

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GPs share their outlooks for the year ahead from a recovery in exits to shifting geopolitics.
January 8, 2026

Hg takes OneStream private in $6.4B deal less than two years after IPO

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London-based PE firm agrees to acquire the financial software group, paying a 31% premium to its last close and marking a swift reversal from the company’s Nasdaq listing in 2024.
January 7, 2026

IPO watchlist: Europe’s top privately held candidates for the public markets

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As the continent’s listings window reopens and profitability becomes crucial, these private companies have the strongest likelihood of floating on stock exchanges.
January 5, 2026

HIG doubles its money as it exits former KPMG unit at $1.1B price tag

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Sale of Interpath to Bridgepoint adds to a growing list of PE-led deals in the professional services sector.
January 5, 2026

Ranking 2025’s top 10 PE buyouts in Europe

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Activity in the continent stalled as deal volume hit a five-year low, but surging US investor participation provided rare momentum.
December 18, 2025

PE fundraising is now taking longer than ever in Europe as LPs continue to hold back

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With exits at decade lows and liquidity drying up, GPs face longer, more fragmented fundraises that increasingly rely on rolling closes to secure commitments.
December 11, 2025

APG to cut 1,200 jobs as Dutch pension overhaul drives cost shift

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Sweeping reforms are pushing administrators to reduce expenses while facing increased competition.
December 10, 2025

European take-privates slump to five-year low as stocks rally

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Just 37 PE-backed public-to-private deals have been completed this year, a marked drop from 2024.
December 4, 2025