Analysis / Industry
Listed private equity recovery underway
Listed private equity
Italian GPs ask: Why Not Italy?
Why not Italy?
Interview: Omnes Capital's Fabien Prévost
GP Interview: Fabien Prévost
Carried interest reform sweeps across Europe
As many European governments impose austerity measures, there is a growing demand for a crackdown on loopholes enabling the wealthy to reduce their tax bills. This has led to a re-examination of the rules surrounding carried interest and several major...
Lack of distributions continues to fuel secondaries
Exit woes fuel secondaries
UK PE market defies recession
While the UK officially entered a double dip recession this morning, its private equity market has defied the gloom and is once again showing growth.
Corporates make push into venture capital
As Europe’s newest corporate venture fund makes it first investment, figures suggest corporates are making a heavy push into early-stage financing. Greg Gille investigates.
PE-backed floats stage a comeback
The Ziggo float – and strong post-float performance – illustrates that PE can still pull off a strong exit on the public markets. Kimberly Romaine talks with Warburg Pincus’ Joe Schull about strategies for floating a business in today’s market.
AFIC calls for staff stakes in PE-backed firms
French private equity trade body AFIC has drafted a proposal to simplify and extend the incentivisation mechanism for employees of PE-backed businesses.
Fragmented ecosystem hampering European venture
The debate surrounding the high returns enjoyed by Silicon Valley investors compared to their European counterparts continues. But why do stateside investments traditionally reap higher returns than those in European startups, and what needs to change...
Introducing unquote" analysis
In the next few days a new magazine with a familiar logo will be landing on the desks of private equity professionals across Europe, unquote” analysis.
Accel to set returns record with 700x Facebook multiple
With Facebook finally filing its IPO, the world of venture capital is about to see a new returns record, with Accel Partners expected to reap a vast money multiple on its $12.7m investment.
LP/GP relations: Communication breakdown?
Both GPs and LPs agree that good communication is a key factor in fundraising – yet both sides seem to overrate their own efforts, according to a recent Acanthus survey. Greg Gille reports
Sector specialists: The new industry darlings?
Sector specialisation increasingly appears as an attractive way to stand out in a tough market. But can generalists successfully make the transition – and will it necessarily win over LPs? Greg Gille investigates
Regional offices: a real asset for GPs?
At a time when competing for the best assets throughout the UK is proving crucial, do GPs need to look outside London and establish a regional presence? Greg Gille reports
Is team stability in PE firms overrated?
PE houses have long used team stability as a key argument in PPMs, as it is widely believed to have a positive impact on a fundтs performance and ultimately its appeal to LPs. But new research from Capital Dynamics and the London Business School (LBS)...
Fund admin: Pure player or one-stop shop?
Demand for external fund admin services has been growing steadily over the past few years т a trend quickly spotted by large banks. As the market consolidates, are independent providers feeling the heat? Greg Gille reports
Would the real patient capital please stand up?
Nearly two decades of PE ownership has taught the management of V.Ships that not all financial backers are created equal. Kimberly Romaine speaks to CEO Clive Richardson about the pros т and cons т of private equity ownership.
Venture's global outlook drives success
Europe may gradually and finally be shedding its image as the ugly duckling of alternative assets investment opportunities. Kimberly Romaine reports from Budapest.
DACH Congress: GPs upbeat despite economic challenges
In the current economic climate private equity funds in Germany can still look forward to good dealflow despite concerns over banking and regulation. Diana Petrowicz reports from unquoteтs DACH Congress in Munich.
Buyout firms get to grips with pension risks
Pension liabilities are of increasing concern to buyout practitioners, who need to mitigate risks and ensure they can reach agreement with stakeholders.
PE in emerging markets: local presence not key?
Speaking at unquote’s 20th anniversary summit in London yesterday, Development Partners International’s Eduardo Gutierrez-Garcia told delegates why his firm felt no need to set up shop in Africa. Other emerging markets tell a different story though. Greg...
unquote" summit: Social returns of PE 'higher than LP returns'
Susannah Birkwood reports direct from unquoteтs 20th anniversary private equity summit in London.
Pass the parcel deals get personal
A spate of private equity investors have acquired portfolio companies from their previous employers in recent months. Is this is a clever way of sourcing deals or a sign of unscrupulous behaviour? Susannah Birkwood finds out