GPs
NorthEdge hires Livingbridge's Raj as CFO
New hire leaves Livingbridge after a total of nine years with the firm
Spanish fundraising offers hope amid lacklustre dealflow
Spain’s private equity activity suffered from political uncertainty in H1 but nevertheless managed to attract its fair share of international dry powder
Octopus Investments' Paul Stevens joins BGF
Former Octopus team member joins BGFтs Quoted product, which targets AIM-listed companies
Endless appoints Deloitte's Padmanabhan as portfolio director
New recruit leaves his role at Deloitte after 10 years with the advisory firm
Main Capital opens DACH office in Düsseldorf
New office will be base for investments in the region and help Benelux-based companies expand in DACH
PE firm Tenzing adds Ian Armitage to board
Industry veteran Armitage joins as non-executive director, coming over from HgCapital
Are PE houses too slow on the digital uptake?
While the industry is reluctantly modernising its digital approach, software improvements and transparency requirements are accelerating the transformation
Eight Roads Ventures hires new partner
Michael Treskow joins as a partner in the VC's London-based European team, alongside two promotions
The call of Africa: Exit focus
Comparatively longer holding periods and sales to PE buyers or strategic investors characterise the continent's current exit market
CVC appoints Charterhouse's Eberle as investment director
New recruit joins the firm's London-based TMT team after four years at Charterhouse
The call of Africa: Risk mitigation
Certain risks are common among most African markets, but private equity firms have identified stategies to safeguard against these
The call of Africa
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In Profile: Palatine Private Equity
Following the final close of its third fund in 2015, unquote" analyses the GP's regional approach, generalist remit and the importance it places on ESG
The call of Africa: Risks and opportunities
Perception issues mean investors do not always fully appreciate the openings available across Africa, yet the continent's mid-market is flourishing
Diana Noble joins BGF board
Noble is currently CEO of CDC, and is a former partner at Schroder Ventures (now Permira)
The call of Africa: Stability returns amid strong macro
Despite political instability, Africa's young demographic and increased urbanisation mean the continet continues to offer high-growth opportunities
Fondo Italiano d'Investimento appoints Mammola as CEO
Italian state-backed fund-of-funds nominates a new CEO and confirms Cipolletta as chair
Electra Private Equity creates CFO role
Listed private equity firm appoints Thomas Cook finance director Gavin Manson as chief financial officer
Terra Firma appoints ANZ's Géczy as CEO
New recruit Andrew GУЉczy replaces Tim Pryce, who stood down as CEO in March
In Profile: Sovereign Capital
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Coller reshuffles management in wake of Burdel departure
Firm promotes Schad and Aguerre in its London team
Mid Europa appoints two managing partners
Knorr and Strassberg take reins as Baudon steps down to become executive chair
Brexit opens opportunities for Italian private equity
Following the Brexit vote, Italy senses an opening to forge a new role in the continent
Ratos appoints Byggmax's Agervald as new CEO
Agervald will join Ratos after serving a six-month notice period with listed Byggmax