Analysis/Fundraising
Tech gains traction in French private equity
Expansion deals and small-cap buyouts fuelled a strong 2017, with tech proving increasingly popular among buyout houses
UK buyout activity reaches post-crisis peak in 2017
Small-cap and lower-mid-market invested strongly during the course of the year, while fundraising activity continued apace
Benelux funds specialise to compete with strategic buyers
Record level of commitments were secured by Benelux funds during 2017, with GPs increasingly turning to sector specialisation
CEE closes out 2017 with strong investor confidence
Fundraising and deal activity both increased in the region during 2017
ICOs and venture capital: friends or foes?
With Asgard becoming the first European VC to hold a coin offering for its new fund, ICOs might present opportunities for institutional fund managers
Debut funds flourish in UK market
First-time fundraisings are increasingly frequent in the UK, with 2017 seeing the most final closes of maiden funds for five years
Spain sails with fundraising tailwind
Increased appetite from LPs reflects a continually improving macroeconomic picture in Spain, despite signs that the recovery is slowing
Entrepreneurial spirit helps French VC fundraising rebound
Venture fundraising reaches 2016 levels with two months left of the year, with early-stage and expansion dealflow also on the up
Picking a DACH mid-cap master
With so many proponents of the mid-cap space in the region, how do LPs decide on their allocations?
DACH fundraising in rude health
Fundraising reached record levels last year, and H1 2017 picked up from where 2016 left off, with 12 final closes rasing a combined €5.1bn
Essling to shake up funds-of-funds formula with new vehicle
Massena spinout Essling this month recruited the funds-of-funds team from Amundi and will launch its first vehicle shortly
H1 fundraising reaches second-highest level on record
Last three semesters represent a significant increase on the total sums raised for final closes, compared with historical levels
UK venture awaits EIF replacement
New national investment fund will look to address shortfall in UK venture space and fill the void left by EIF's post-Brexit approach
UK fundraising remains on the up despite Brexit jitters
Fundraising figures from unquote" data point towards a record year for UK-based managers, following the post-crisis peak reached in 2016
Stapled secondaries moving upmarket
BC becomes the latest firm to benefit from a stapled secondaries deal, as some industry insiders anticipate a developing trend
Nordic Fundraising Report: digging down into the data
unquote" examines the macroeconomics, maturity and strong local LP base the region has to offer
French fundraising: Sky-high ambitions
With a number of significant closes in recent months, unquote" gauges the current appetite for French private equity funds
Luxembourg becoming a hub for German funds
GPs are increasingly chosing to domicile funds outside of Germany as fundraising in the country gathers pace
Contrasting fundraising fortunes in French mid-market
Numerous closes in Q1 and more on the horizon will give a clearer view of the French fundraising landscape
Placement agents: Adapt to succeed
Evolving fundraising landscape means placement agents are having to reinvent themselves to future-proof their offerings
How many more generalists can the Nordic PE market bear?
Competition for capital and assets in the Nordic region has skyrocketed to the point of possible oversaturation
Nordic onshoring remains elusive without political assurances
Tax transparency in the Nordic region will only improve slowly without political assurances
Luxembourg the post-Brexit "jurisdiction of choice"
Country's RAIF structures, coupled with Britain's "wait and see" status, are luring more funds to Luxembourg
DACH GPs hunt for value following fundraising bonanza
With strong fundraising activity in the region, GPs must now find value in a challenging market