Funds
NorthEdge's maiden fund hits final close
NorthEdge Capital's maiden fund NorthEdge Capital Fund I LP has held a final close on its ТЃ225m hard-cap.
Lanxess joins HTGF II investors
German chemicals company Lanxess has invested a low seven-figure sum in venture investor High-Tech Gründerfonds' second fund, raising the vehicle's total commitments to €301.5m.
DPE closes fund II on €350m
Deutsche Private Equity (DPE) has closed its second fund on €350m, alongside a feeder fund.
DPE closes second fund on €350m
Deutsche Private Equity (DPE) has closed its second fund on €350m and acquired its French partner Parcom, according to reports.
Idea Capital closes energy fund on €100m
Italian private equity investor Idea Capital Funds has held a final close for its Idea Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Growth fund on its €100m target.
CapMan raises €97m for Russia II fund
CapMan has held a first close for its CapMan Russia II (CMR II) fund on €97m.
CGS III closes above target
CGS has closed its third fund on CHF 208m, above its original hard-cap.
Coller names Jones as CEO
Secondaries specialist Coller Capital has named extant deputy CIO Tim Jones as CEO, a new role for the firm. Founder Jeremy Coller becomes executive chairman and will remain CIO.
Spanish government launches €1.2bn fund-of-funds
The Instituto de Crédito Oficial, Spain’s state-owned bank attached to the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Competitiveness, has launched a fund-of-funds holding €1.2bn.
Accel raises $475m for Europe and Israel venture fund
Accel Partners has held a first and final close for its Accel London IV venture vehicle on $475m, after only eight weeks on the road.
Pantheon extends pension fund deal to Europe
Pantheon has received an allocation of capital for private equity investment, managed on behalf of the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).
Axa PE raises €1.75bn for infrastructure fund
Axa Private Equity has closed its largest ever infrastructure fund on €1.75bn, including €300m of co-investments.
Cinven closes buyout fund on €5bn
Cinven has held a final close on its latest European buyout fund on €5bn.
Alven Capital raises €120m for fourth venture fund
French venture firm Alven Capital is set to close its latest fund on its €120m hard-cap after nine months on the road.
Oakfield Capital Partners launches £20m fund
Oakfield Capital Partners (OCP) has launched its Oakfield UK Special Situations Fund, targeting ТЃ20m.
Partners Group closes Global Value 2011 on €680m
Partners Group has held a final close for Global Value 2011, the third fund in the series, on €680m.
New Italian VC launches with Fondo Italiano backing
Fondo Italiano di Investimento has committed capital to United Ventures, a newly-formed venture capital firm based in Italy.
LP interview: Secondaries come first
LP interview: Idinvest
Quadriga closes fourth fund on €529.1m
Quadriga Capital Beteiligungsberatung has closed its fourth fund on €529.1m after two years of fundraising.
Gimv launches Health & Care Fund
Gimv has launched a new €200m fund focused on healthcare and medical technology investments.
GPs feel heat as LPs raise fund contribution expectations
LPs are increasingly expecting GPs to make a 2% contribution to their next fund, putting pressure on investment professionals to earn carry, according to an Investec survey.
VNT Management's Power Fund III holds final close
VNT Management Oy has held a final close for its Power Fund III on тЌ77m.
LGT closes third secondaries fund on $2bn
LGT Capital Partners has held a final close for Crown Global Secondaries III (CGS III) on its $2bn hard-cap.
SVG banishes the ghosts of the past
Just a year ago, things were looking very bleak for fund-of-funds manager SVG, but yesterday’s announcement of a new partnership with Aberdeen Asset Management has given the firm new reasons to be optimistic about its future.