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Private equity-backed tech firms more likely to succeed
An extensive study of high-growth technology start-ups has found those backed by private equity and business angels are more successful than those financed with bank loans.
Theo Fennell board recommends EME offer
EME Capital has finally had its offer for AIM-listed high-end jewellery company Theo Fennell recommended by the board.
New Rentokil boss to push non-core sell-offs
A changing of the guard at Rentokil Initial will see the listed firm focusing on its core divisions of pest control, cleaning and laundry service, resulting in opportunities for private equity.
BaltCap offloads Medicap to synlab
Baltic-focused private equity firm BaltCap has sold Medicap Holding to European laboratory services provider synlab.
Equistone indulges with Charles & Alice
Equistone Partners Europe has invested in French fruit dessert maker Charles & Alice Group, alongside existing investor CM-CIC Capital Finance.
Acromas results spur further split speculation
Acromas, comprising AA and Saga and backed by CVC, Charterhouse and Permira, has reported a 4.9% uplift in EBITDA, reawakening speculation over how its financial backers will exit the business.
Alternative lenders outpace Business Bank
The UK governmentтs Business Bank has dished out only ТЃ300m in SME loans since inception, compared with ТЃ345m provided by alternative lenders in short-term secured loans.
BGF appoints former bankers Widdall and Norman
Matt Widdall, BGF
Umbrella services: Q&A with Lawson Conner
This month saw the foundation of the UK Compliance and Regulatory Association (UKCRA). Alice Murray speaks to regulatory services business Lawson Conner, one of the founding members, about how the new entity can guide the asset class through the complex...
Direct secondaries set to peak in 2017
The volume of the direct secondaries market has already doubled in the last year and is set to continue expanding rapidly, according to recent research by placement agent Triago.
Endless's Karro secures £60m refinancing package from GE
Karro Food Group has received a ТЃ60m funding package from GE Capital just six months after Endless acquired the company.
Midven backs Learning Labs
Midven has invested ТЃ300,000 in Learning Labs' language learning product FlashSticks, which uses 3Mтs Post-it notes.
Wonga controversy highlights need for stronger reporting
Wonga controversy
Graphite tucks into Hawksmoor
Graphite Capital has succeeded in its bid to acquire Hawksmoor, supporting the high-end steak restaurant group's management buyout.
Q2 Barometer: overall value rockets by 175%
Q2 Barometer
C of E revealed as Wonga investor
Following reports that the Archbishop of Canterbury plans to force Wonga out of business, it has been revealed that the Church of England has invested ТЃ75,000 in the business through its commitment to Accel Partners.
Club Med takeover could be delayed by six months
The purchase of listed French holiday resorts group Club Med will be delayed by several months thanks to an appeal by investment fund Charity & Investment Merger Arbitrage Fund (CIAM).
Carlyle sets its sights on Klenk Holz
Carlyle has entered into exclusive talks with Klenk Holz, a family-owned German wood processing company.
Strong branding boosts dealflow
A new study has revealed that 88% of CEOs believe a strong venture capital brand helps to attract entrepreneurs and improves dealflow.
Sycamore Aviation lands £750,000 investment
Durham-based Sycamore Aviation has received a ТЃ750,000 cash injection from a syndicate of investors led by regional firm FW Capital.
Exit focus: Encore finds generalist success in a specialist market
With limited expertise in the software-as-a-service (SaaS) sector, Encore Capitalтs exit of digital marketing company Pure360 is a shining example of how the asset class really can drive operational improvement. Alice Murray speaks to the partners to...
Invision reaches €285m hard-cap
Swiss GP Invision Private Equity has exceeded its €250m target, closing its fifth fund on €285m.
