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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

Ardian buys Irish data center power provider Energia at $3B valuation

Hiking The Ireland Way, From South To North.
The deal represents Paris-based PE firm’s first investment in Ireland as AI boosts energy demands.
October 6, 2025

CVC takes stake in Partners Group-backed private schools operator at $8B valuation

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Luxembourg-based firm acquires 20% of International Schools Partnership, which runs over 100 facilities in 25 countries.
October 3, 2025

PAI scoops up $4.2B for Häagen-Dazs maker continuation fund

Haagen-dazs Ice Cream
Vehicle for PE firm’s 50% stake in UK-based Froneri attracts Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund as a co-investor.
October 2, 2025

EA’s record $55B take-private underscores PIF’s long-game ambitions

Video Game Maker Electronic Arts Reports Quarterly Earnings
Saudi sovereign wealth fund joins Silver Lake and Affinity Partners to acquire games developer in what is the biggest LBO in history.
September 30, 2025

Hong Kong’s IPO market rebounds with $41.6B raised already this year

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PE and VC-backed listings in 2025 are on the rise again after three years of decline.
September 26, 2025

Goldman Sachs-backed Petershill Partners to delist from LSE

Daily Life In London
The alternative investment manager cites a persistent valuation discount on its share price as the driving force behind privatization.
September 25, 2025

TenneT brings in $11.1B from APG, GIC and Norges to fund German grid expansion

Power lines for energy grid
Investment will finance the development of the country’s electricity network, a vital part of Europe’s energy transition.
September 24, 2025

Apollo launches three evergreen ELTIFs to broaden private markets access

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PE giant seeks to attract wealthy investors to European-regulated funds.
September 24, 2025

CVC Capital Partners and Apollo leading $19B PE surge in sports

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The two giants have unveiled record-breaking sports funds within days of each other, underscoring how private equity is reshaping the global game.
September 16, 2025

LSEG launches blockchain platform for private funds transactions

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Exchange operator’s Digital Markets Infrastructure platform expands move to digitize private markets.
September 15, 2025