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Three managers spin out from KBC Private Equity
Three former executives of Belgian investor KBC Private Equity have spun out to form new small-cap, later-stage outfit Think2Act Partners, according to local press reports.
Gilde Healthcare III secures Philips commitment
The recently launched Gilde Healthcare III fund has attracted Royal Philips Electronics as a cornerstone investor.
Benelux unquote |
17 Aug 2010 |
Danish pension funds urged to join venture capital pool
Danish pension funds are being urged to join a DKK 5bn venture capital pool set up by the Danish government, according to reports.
Nordic unquote |
10 Aug 2010 |
NVM Private Equity to raise £15m in share issue
NVM Private Equity has announced it will raise £15m in a public offering of new shares for the listed Northern Venture Trust fund.
UK unquote |
06 Aug 2010 |
Blackstone’s sixth fund on track with $13.5bn
Blackstone Group said it has raised $13.5bn so far for its sixth private equity fund, BCP VI. Last year, Blackstone had lowered its initial $20bn target to between $15bn-20bn.
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23 Jul 2010 |
PE groups circle Spanish infrastructure asset
The Spanish utility firm Endesa, controlled by Italian giant Enel SpA, is reportedly examining the sale of 80% of its gas transport and distribution business in an effort to reduce the group's borrowings.
Southern Europe unquote |
21 Jul 2010 |
Deutsche Bank to offload Sal Oppenheim private equity funds
Deutsche Bank is looking to sell Sal Oppenheim's private equity fund portfolio, with an estimated value of $500m-1bn according to reports.
DACH unquote |
19 Jul 2010 |
Talks over Candover Investment Plc takeover terminated
A statement issued today by Candover Investments Plc confirmed that discussions with a potential bidder for the company have been terminated.
UK unquote |
16 Jul 2010 |
Balderton and Nauta Capital fund series B round for Scytl
Scytl, the Barcelona-based world leader in internet voting technology, has received a $9.2m investment in a deal led by Balderton Capital.
Southern Europe unquote |
15 Jul 2010 |
Galitsky launches Russian venture fund Runa Capital
Almaz Capital Partners founder, Alexander Galitsky has reportedly partnered with Serguei Beloussov, to launch a Russia-focused venture fund, Runa Capital.
CEE unquote |
14 Jul 2010 |
GSO Capital Solutions Fund exceeds $3.25bn
GSO Capital Partners, the credit unit of Blackstone Group, has held a final close on its credit fund, GSO Capital Solutions Fund on more than $3.25bn.
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14 Jul 2010 |
Ireland to launch $700m venture capital fund
The Irish government is reportedly working on plans to launch a $700m venture capital fund, in a bid to bolster innovation in the region.
UK unquote |
12 Jul 2010 |
Citigroup to offload pe portfolio to Lexington Partners
According to reports, Citigroup is close to a sale of its $900m private-equity investments to Lexington Partners, including an interest in Citigroup Capital Partners II.
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09 Jul 2010 |
Downing and LCI launch new EIS fund
Downing Corporate Finance has launched the renewable energy-focused Downing Low Carbon EIS Fund, in conjunction with Low Carbon Investors (LCI).
UK unquote |
09 Jul 2010 |
Westbridge reaches SME fund first closing ahead of target
Westbridge has reached a first closing of its SME Fund, exceeding its £10m first-close target.
UK unquote |
08 Jul 2010 |
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