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Pricing expectations begin to level out

The latest unquote” online poll reveals that the pricing mismatch that is said to have hampered dealflow throughout last year is still noticeable, although the gap has narrowed. Mareen...

unquote | 09 Mar 2010
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The state of government-backed venture

Deborah Sterescu speaks to Rory Earley, CEO of government-backed LP Capital for Enterprise, about what the UK venture capital industry needs to thrive

UK unquote | 08 Mar 2010

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Q&A: European venture to outperform in cleantech area

Rob Genieser recently joined cleantech venture investor Environmental Technologies Fund (ETF), which currently invests from its £110m fund, closed in March 2008. Relocating from Vertex, which was headquartered in Singapore and Tel Aviv, he tells Rikke...

Nordic unquote | 08 Mar 2010 | secure

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Institutional investors raise the bar on climate change

The Copenhagen Climate Summit is widely considered a failure in terms of regulation, as no real consensus was reached. This is not to say, however, that all hope should be lost. By Francinia Protti-Alvarez

unquote | 05 Mar 2010

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Industry sets sights on P2Ps

The public-to-private market in the UK and Ireland is bustling with activity this year with four transactions having been announced in the last two months. Deborah Sterescu investigates.

UK unquote | 04 Mar 2010

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Q&A with Phillip Dubsky, partner at DLA Piper

Mareen Goebel speaks with Phillip Dubsky of law firm DLA Piper about the current situation in Austria, issues in the legal framework and expectations for 2010.

DACH unquote | 03 Mar 2010 | secure

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Trade sales make roaring start to 2010

While many companies are still waiting in the IPO wings, trade sales seem to be the preferred exit option in the UK these days. Deborah Sterescu investigates

unquote | 03 Mar 2010

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Venture back in the spotlight

Venture capital in the UK is booming this week following two major deals in the healthcare sector. Deborah Sterescu reports.

UK unquote | 02 Mar 2010

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2010 buyout activity promising

Although volume and value buyout figures in France have dropped in 2009, the slight recovery seen in the last two quarters could mean that a recovery is underway. Francois Rowell reports.

France unquote | 01 Mar 2010

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Endless reaps 10.5x on DavyMarkham exit; second exit in month

Turnaround investor Endless has completed its second exit in the span of one month, Deborah Sterescu reports.

UK unquote | 01 Mar 2010

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LPs throw out the old for the new

It is now common knowledge that fundraising for private equity funds this year will be tough to say the least. Many, however, do not realise just how tough. News reports this week suggest that LPs are now considering severing ties with some GPs altogether...

unquote | 26 Feb 2010

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3i drops Ambea IPO; reaps 3.4x in SBO

3i has dropped the planned IPO for healthcare group Ambea, and opted for a sale to private equity firm Triton. Yet, the IPO can still prove a lucrative exit for Nordic GPs.

Nordic unquote | 26 Feb 2010

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VCTs to make a comeback

Venture Capital Trusts are hardly an asset class to make the headlines but current market conditions suggest there are growing expectations for a strong 2010 vintage. Emanuel Eftimiu reports

unquote | 25 Feb 2010

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Q&A: Fundraising Review/Preview

Francois Rowell speaks to Lorenzo Lorenzotti, managing director at fund-of-fund ACG Private Equity about fundraising in 2009 and the prospects for 2010.

France unquote | 25 Feb 2010

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Q&A: Environmental sector opportunities and challenges

Nino Tronchetti, co-founder and CEO of environmental investor Ambienta talks to unquote" about opportunities in the sector.

Southern Europe unquote | 25 Feb 2010 | secure

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