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SparkLabs Group has launched a $100m vehicle focused on blockchain and cryptocurrency companies.

An expanding middle class and lack of competition has long given Africa the potential to be a huge PE investment space, but GPs are still having to fight hard to turn LP heads from more stable markets.

International law firm Goodwin has boosted its Hong Kong private equity practice by bringing in new partners Douglas Freeman and Victor Chen.

KKR is reportedly preparing to cash in on its stake of Paris-based Sandro, Maje and Claude Pierot (SMCP) as it floats.

RLH Equity Partners has upped the hard cap for its latest fund in order to seal a $510m final close.

European private equity firm Duke Street has acquired a majority stake in TeamSport Karting.

Frontier Capital has scored a timely exit of 2013 investment Wilson Human Capital Group as it looks to raise up to $500m for its latest flagship fund.

UK-based Phoenix Equity Partners has ended its decade-long investment in specialist sailing apparel business Musto through a sale to Ontario Teachers Pension Plan-backed Helly Hansen.

Buyout giant Roark Capital is eyeing up to $5bn for its fifth private equity fund.

German private equity firm EMH Partners has revealed a €50m investment in digital music and DJ software and hardware business Native Instruments.