Fundraising
German VCs struggling to raise funds, says survey
A survey published by German bank Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW) and local trade body BVK shows that German VCs are feeling increasingly gloomy about fundraising prospects.
Innovative GPs setting off fundraising fireworks
Innovation rewarded
Karmijn Kapitaal holds final close on €50m
Dutch female-led private equity firm Karmijn Kapitaal has held the final close of its maiden diversity-focused fund, Karmijn Kapitaal I, on its target of €50m. Ellie Pullen speaks to the firm's founders
Is crowdfunding a threat to private equity?
Crowdfunding
Idinvest reaches €60m first close
Paris-based Idinvest Partners has held a first close on its Idinvest Digital Fund II on €60m.
IK VII Fund holds final close at €1.4bn
IK Investment Partners has closed its IK VII Fund at close to тЌ1.4bn, around тЌ300m short of its original target.
JZCP's Green-Armytage and Rueda on managing a listed fund
Jock Green-Armytage (pictured) and Miguel Rueda, senior partners at JZ Capital Partners (JZCP), talk to Amy King about the latest deals and opportunities in Europe, and the benefits and challenges of listed private equity
Investors call for improved communication from GPs
LP/GP relations
Tech entrepreneurs launch new fund Clarent
Lumi Mobile co-founders Mark Beilby and Gavin Poolman have launched media- and technology-focused fund Clarent Capital PE Fund 1, aiming to raise £102m over the coming months. Alice Murray speaks to Poolman to find out why the European technology sector...
Video: Asante's Hibbert discusses first-time fundraising
Video: Asante’s Hibbert
SamInvest receives SEK 20m in EU funding
Swedish venture capital firm SamInvest has received SEK 20m from EU structural funds and the county administrative boards of JУЄmtland and VУЄsternorrland.
FSN approaches €600m close
Oslo-based FSN Capital is nearing a final close for its Fund IV at its тЌ600m hard-cap, according to reports.
Italian fundraising slumps – Aifi
Total fundraising in H1 2013 in Italy fell to just €162m, the lowest half-year period across the five-year sample, according to Aifi data.
British Private Equity Awards honour unusual suspects
Crises often spawn new teams. This summer saw two spinouts announced in France, reminiscent of the early-2000s when many outfits – including many of today’s well-known names – were going it alone. Kimberly Romaine comments.
LPs highlight continued relevance of French private equity market
French Renaissance
PAI partners collects third of €3bn fundraising target
French private equity house PAI partners has raised in excess of €1bn for its new buyout fund, according to French daily Les Echos.
Palamon reaches €210m close
After nearly two years on the road, Palamon Capital Partners has closed its latest fund on €210m, a significantly smaller amount than its €670m predecessor. The reduced fund size highlights continued difficulties in the fundraising market and GPs' willingness...
Fundraising: Germany's drawing power
The number of funds raised by German players – and the amount of capital they have been able to draw in – has increased steadily in the post-crash years.
Riverstone to list new £550m energy fund on LSE
Riverstone is planning to list its new energy fund Riverstone Energy Limited (REL) on the London Stock Exchange, with a view to raise up to ТЃ550m.
LPs demand Asian presence for portfolio growth
Eastern promises
Video: Vision's Mash discusses impact of increased holding periods
Video: Julian Mash
CEE tech investor 3TS hits €103m first close
Dedicated CEE-focused technology investor 3TS Capital Partners has reached a €103m first close for 3TS TCEE Fund III.