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Last updated: September 15, 2026, 6:24 AM ET

KPS Exits Metra in €645M Deal

KPS Capital Partners agreed to sell Metra to Poland's Grupa Kęty for €645m. Metra, an extruded aluminum profiles manufacturer based in Rodengo Saiano, Italy, runs nine plants and employs roughly 1,400 staff, marking a sizable industrials exit for the New York-based firm.

Ambienta Expands Iberian Edtech Reach

Ambienta-backed Spaggiari acquired ESDS, pushing the Italian school-supplies group into Iberia and Latin America. ESDS, founded in 2007, supplies digital management-information-system software to over 3,000 schools and 1.5m students. The deal deepens Ambienta's education-technology footprint across two new regions.

Ranger Fire Builds Out Ireland

Inflexion-backed Ranger Fire and Security bought Fire Protection Ireland, adding fire alarm, CCTV, fire training and intruder alarm capabilities. The Cavan-based target, founded in 2011, serves public and private customers nationwide, extending Ranger's consolidation strategy in the fragmented fire-safety market.

Exit Strategy in Focus

PE International's latest podcast examines how sellers should frame the buyer's point of view from initial due diligence through closing. The discussion argues that aligning with buyer priorities early can compress timelines and lift valuations in a tougher exit environment.

Fintech Under Scrutiny

Revolut is facing mounting questions over a customer data breach described as deeply concerning, raising fresh governance concerns for the London-based fintech as it pursues expansion.

Venture Capital

Sifted ranked the top 10 investors across the DACH and CEE startup ecosystems, spotlighting the funds driving deal flow in the region. Separately, experts warned that AI agents are outpacing Europe's ability to regulate them. In funding news, Lovable, Supercell and Langdock founders backed Zero in a $10.3m seed round for its AI-driven CRM tools.