Fundraising
LeBoeuf beefs up restructuring team
Dewey & LeBoeuf has poached a two-partner restructuring team for its London offices from rival law firm Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe.
Q&A: The state of fundraising
Greg Gille talks to Antoine DrУЉan, founder, chairman & CEO of independent private equity placement agent Triago, about the current market.
PE law firms look east for expansion
Large numbers of law firms are beefing up their private equity teams both in Europe and Asia, with fund formation specialists and Mandarin speakers in particular demand. Susannah Birkwood reports
Proskauer Rose poaches three for funds team
Proskauer Rose has poached three private equity fund structuring professionals from rivals Kirkland & Ellis and SJ Berwin in recent days, in anticipation of increased fundraising activity.
One in five LPs to cut GP relationships
One in five European LPs expect to cut the number of GPs they invest with over the next two years, according to Coller Capitalтs Global Private Equity Barometer.
DACH fundraising on the up
Fundraising activity in the DACH region has increased over the past 12 months. Diana Petrowicz explores the trends in the fundraising climate
Apax Partners launches €9bn fund
Apax Partners is currently marketing its eighth fund and is aiming to raise at least €9bn, according to media reports.
On the road again
Fundraising of course is the name of the game at the moment. After a two year lull, many houses are already on or expected to hit the fundraising trail this year. EQT is currently looking to raise €4bn for its latest buyout vehicle, on a par with its...
21 Partners set to launch Polish fund
21 Partners is looking to launch a dedicated Polish fund to take advantage of the investment opportunities it offers, according to reports.
Austria: High PE demand held back by lack of funds
While investors in Germany are experiencing a lack of companies willing to sell in the primary market, the situation in Austria is quite the opposite. An increasing demand for equity stands against a small pool of funds. Diana Petrowicz investigates....
Banks move to offer free placement services
Banks are taking on mandates to drive future revenues from ancillary services. But you pay for what you get: lesser established GPs will still need the hands-on approach independent advisers offer. Kimberly Romaine reports.
Constellation Capital launches €100m fund
Constellation Capital has launched its first institutional fund, Constellation II German Small Cap Fund, targeting €100m.
Central and Eastern Europe – A Continuing Opportunity
Nearly two decades of investment history, superior returns, a universe of experienced fund managers т yet Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) is neglected by many LPs. Henry Potter and Peter Wolfers of Alpha Associates discuss the characteristics of the...
Chequers Capital looking to raise new fund
French mid-market buyout house Chequers Capital is marketing a new €800m fund - Chequers Capital XVI - according to media reports.
Nordic Fundraising Summit 2011
An increasing number of private equity houses are set to join the fundraising trail in the coming months, judging by the amount of investor relations professionals converging in Copenhagen for the Nordic Fundraising Summit 2011 this week. Viktor Lundvall...
Challenges in Fund Raising - Implementing Successful Strategies
The myriad fund launches expected for this year will need to demonstrate cohesion, distinction, LP-friendly terms and structures in line with new regulations.
BlackBerry Partners Fund II to launch in June 2011
BlackBerry Partners Fund will launch its second fund, BlackBerry Partners Fund II, in June 2011.
EQT Partners taking steps towards fundraising
EQT Partners has circulated a draft private placement memorandum among some of its investors with regards to the EQT VI fund, according to reports.
Half of mega-fundraisings to struggle this year
Half of Europeтs mega-buyout funds launched in 2011 will struggle to reach a first close, according to MVisionтs Mounir Guen.
Institutional cuts to PE: A mixed bag?
On Wednesday, it was reported that CalPERS is looking to sell another $800m of its private equity commitments. The news came the same week that PA SERS announced it was cutting its allocation to private equity to around 15%. This comes after CalPERS sold...
Industry pushes ahead with fundraisings
Fundraising is surging forwards in early 2011, with a raft of funds launching and reaching closes in the past month. Following news that Blackstone has raised $15bn for one of the largest private equity funds ever seen, how are other players responding...
Perceva Capital raises €150m
French special situations investor Perceva Capital has raised €150m for its latest fund.
EQT and Nordic Capital looking to raise new funds
EQT and Nordic Capital are in the early stages of fundraising, according to reports.
Argos Soditic closes latest fund on €400m hard cap
Argos Soditic has closed the Euroknights VI buyout fund at its тЌ400m hardcap, following a relatively short formal fundraising period.