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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

European healthcare PE deal value tops $17B

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PE deals in Europe’s healthcare sector hit $17.2 billion in the first three months of the year—the strongest Q1 performance in five years.
June 5, 2025

France’s PE markets slow as dealmakers retreat from turmoil

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PE activity in France tumbled to its lowest level in over a year in Q1 2025, as economic headwinds, political uncertainty, and dwindling exit opportunities pushed investors toward safer bets.
May 30, 2025

How reforms supported Spain’s record fundraising year

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PE fundraising in Spain reached €2.9 billion in 2024—its highest level on record—driven by major fund closes from ProA Capital and Miura Partners, alongside government-backed reforms and capital injections.
May 28, 2025

Italy shows its potential as a European PE hub

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With €61 billion in deal value last year and momentum continuing into 2025, Italy is drawing investor interest. Yet local GPs and LPs alike warn that regulation, politics, and perception still shape a market coming into its own.
May 16, 2025

PE buyouts are reshaping Britain’s town centers

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After years of declining deal activity in UK retail, 2025 has kicked off with a flurry of high-profile acquisitions. As PE firms snap up familiar high-street names, is this the start of a long-awaited comeback for the sector?
May 6, 2025

Why PE is doubling down on European clean energy

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PE is diving deeper into European clean energy, shifting from subsidy-driven plays to commercially viable, tech-enabled investments with real returns.
April 30, 2025

Bain Capital cashes out of Esure in €1.5B sale to Ageas

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Bain Capital is exiting investment in British insurance firm Esure through a €1.5 billion sale to Ageas
April 14, 2025

KKR to buy post-trade service provider OSTTRA in $3.1B deal

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KKR has landed a $3.1 billion deal for OSTTRA as demand for resilient post-trade infrastructure may grow under a global trade war.
April 14, 2025

Economic uncertainties shake up European PE dealmaking

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After a strong 2024, European PE faced a stark slowdown in Q1 2025 as geopolitical tensions and macro uncertainty reshaped investor behavior.
April 11, 2025

KKR, JIC land Topcon for $2.4B amid Japan take-private boom

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KKR is taking the Japanese medical device company private just a month after winning a bidding war for Fuji Soft.
March 28, 2025