Funds
French retail fundraising down for fourth year in row
France's FCPI and FIP retail vehicles – used extensively by the country's venture and growth capital players – raised €646m last year, down 12% from 2011 figures.
Point Nine closes second fund
Berlin-based Point Nine Capital has closed its second early-stage venture fund, Point Nine Capital II, on €40m.
Deutsche Bank closes $614m secondaries fund
Deutsche Bank (DB) has closed DB Secondary Opportunities Fund II (DB SOF II) on $614m, above its $500m target.
Suma Capital launches new fund
Spanish GP Suma Capital has launched a new fund to support Catalonian SMEs.
XAnge's XPansion 2 reaches €32m first close
XAnge Private Equity has held a first close for its latest growth capital vehicle, XPansion 2, on €32m.
Octopus looking to raise £70m over four VCTs
Octopus Investments has announced plans to raise ТЃ70m over four VCTs, targeting UK SMEs.
Ingenious raising two new VCTs
Ingenious Media, a UK-based venture capital and private equity firm that specialises in the media and entertainment sector, has announced plans to raise two new funds to invest in live events.
TowerBrook closes fourth fund on $3.5bn
TowerBrook Capital Partners has held a final close for its fourth buyout fund, reaching its $3.5bn hard-cap.
Sentica's fourth fund hits first close
Sentica Partners has held a first close for its Sentica Buyout IV fund at approximately тЌ115m, and aims to hold a final close at around тЌ130m later this year.
Ambienta plans €300m fund
Italian environmental investor Ambienta is looking to raise €300m for its second fund, according to reports.
PHD Equity completes MBO
PHD Equity Partners, the private equity arm of Dow Schofield Watts, has backed the management buyout of lending company Davenham Group.
CapDecisif holds €36m first close for latest fund
French venture player CapDecisif Management has held a first close for its latest seed vehicle, CapDecisif 3, on €36m.
Fundraising booms in January
The beginning of 2013 has seen a swathe of fundraising announcements, with several funds reaching their target. Could this trend be a sign that investor appetite for private equity is returning?
KKR bolsters European buyout fund
KKR is reportedly set to use uninvested capital to back its second European buyout fund, while extending the fund's life span, according to reports.
CapVest launches third fund with €400m target
CapVest has launched its third generalist mid-market fund, CapVest Equity Partners III LP, with a target of тЌ400m.
Nokia launches $250m fund
Corporate venture firm Nokia Growth Partners (NGP) has launched its third fund with a $250m commitment from parent company Nokia.
VenturCap launches new fund
Catalonian VC investor VenturCap has launched a new fund, VenturCap II.
Ace Management in €150m first close for Aerofund III
French GP Ace Management has raised €150m for Aerofund III, an aerospace-focused fund with a €300m target.
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NewGlobe secondaries firm launches
Secondaries firm NewGlobe Capital has launched today in partnership with US investor Hamilton Lane and private equity firm Vanterra Capital.
CataCap hits first close on DKK 500m
Danish GP CataCap has raised DKK 500m at first close for its maiden buyout fund, which is focused on backing local SMEs.
Avallon planning to raise €107m for second fund
Avallon MBO Fund II, which is planning to raise €107m for investing in Eastern European SMEs, has hit a first close after securing a cornerstone investment from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).
Nicolas Sarkozy rebuffs rumours of private equity move
The entourage of Nicolas Sarkozy has dismissed claims that the former French president is looking to launch a €1bn private equity fund.
Equistone closes €1.5bn fund
Equistone Partners Europe has closed its first independent fund on тЌ1.5bn, 14 months after its launch in November 2011.