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Pantheon backs boost to ethnic minority ranks in PE

Pantheon has teamed up with non-profit organisation Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO) in a bid to encourage ethnic minority college undergraduates to pursue a career in private......

unquote | 21 May 2013 | secure

Triton Partners closes fund on €3.3bn

Triton Partners is thought to have closed its latest fund, Triton Fund IV, on €3.3bn, setting a record for a German-based GP.

unquote | 20 May 2013 | secure

Langholm Capital puts Tyrrells up for sale

Private equity firm Langholm Capital has put crisps brand Tyrrells up for sale, according to a source close to the situation.

UK unquote | 20 May 2013 | secure

L Capital and LDC show interest in Joules

LDC and L Capital, the private equity fund of luxury goods giant LVMH, are among investors interested in acquiring a stake in British fashion retailer Joules, according to the Independent.......

UK unquote | 20 May 2013 | secure

Merck increases MS Ventures commitment

Merck Group has topped up its strategic venture capital fund MS Ventures with an additional €60m commitment and created an investment affiliate to specifically manage the vehicle.

DACH unquote | 17 May 2013 | secure

HgCapital holds back on Schleich sale

HgCapital has postponed the sale of Schleich, a German maker of figurines and Smurf toys.

DACH unquote | 17 May 2013 | secure

Natixis buys Euro Private Equity

Natixis has added another firm to its private equity arm by acquiring Swiss funds-of-funds manager and investment adviser Euro Private Equity.

unquote | 17 May 2013 | secure

LBO France to start fundraising after year-long delay

LBO France is seeking around €1bn for its White Knight IX fund, almost a year after it was expected to launch.

France unquote | 16 May 2013 | secure

3i reports 11.5% NAV increase

3i has seen its NAV per share rise 11.5% over the past 12 months, and says it is making significant progress to turn around the business.

unquote | 16 May 2013 | secure
NBGI appoints food & drink industry veteran as senior adviser

NBGI appoints food & drink industry veteran as senior adviser

UK-based NBGI Private Equity has announced the appointment of Tim Kelly – who has previously worked for Hovis, Coca-Cola Enterprises and Guinness Bass Import – as a senior adviser.

UK unquote | 16 May 2013 | secure
Dunedin's Derry to chair ICAEW corporate finance faculty

Dunedin's Derry to chair ICAEW corporate finance faculty

The ICAEW Corporate Finance Faculty has appointed Giles Derry, a partner at Dunedin, as its chairman – marking the first time a private equity professional has held the role.

UK unquote | 15 May 2013 | secure

Law firm Edwards Wildman Palmer opens in Istanbul

Private equity-focused law firm Edwards Wildman Palmer (EWP) is set to open an office in Istanbul, covering the CEE and MENA regions in addition to the Turkish market.

CEE unquote | 15 May 2013 | secure
Connection Capital hires investment director

Connection Capital hires investment director

Connection Capital has appointed Miles Otway as investment director.

UK unquote | 14 May 2013 | secure

Dubai International’s Mauser extends 96% of debt

German industrial packaging manufacturer Mauser, which is owned by Dubai International Capital, has extended the maturities of 96% of its €695m senior debt, revolver and acquisition facilities.......

DACH unquote | 14 May 2013 | secure

CVC-Betfair deal collapses

CVC’s potential takeover of gambling group Betfair has collapsed, with both sides unable to agree on financial terms.

unquote | 14 May 2013 | secure
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