PAI Partners raises €7.1 billion for eighth flagship fund

PAI Partners VIII surpassed its fundraising target, securing €7.1 billion in total capital commitments, highlighting the strong investor confidence in PAI’s investment strategy. Despite the challenging fundraising environment, the Fund is c. 40% larger in size compared to its predecessor.

PAI Partners to acquire Alphia

Alphia is a leading national manufacturer of pet food in the U.S., manufacturing more than one billion pounds of dry pet food and treats annually on behalf of leading pet food brands and retailers.

PAI Partners to acquire majority stake in Infra Group

Infra Group is a multi-disciplinary network infrastructure services provider. It offers a one-stop-shop range of services from design, engineering and installation to maintenance of essential infrastructure in electricity, water & sewage, telecoms, gas & district heating and green spaces.

PAI Partners in final negotiations to acquire the ECF Group

ECF Group is a leading business-to-business distributor of equipment and consumables for hospitality and care professionals. Headquartered in Grigny, France, ECF’s well-known partner- and private-label brands offer over 50,000 products sourced from more than 700 suppliers globally.

PAI Partners in final negotiations to acquire The Looping Group

The Looping Group is a leading pan-European leisure park operator. Headquartered in Paris, Looping owns and operates 18 high-quality, local and regional leisure parks, including theme parks, waterparks, wildlife parks and aquariums, attracting over six million visitors a year.