GPs
CVC hires JP Morgan's Petty as head of European healthcare
CVC has hired Cathrin Petty as a partner and head of healthcare in Europe
In Profile: Phoenix Equity Partners
unquote" takes a look at the firm's strategy and recent exits as it navigates the fundraising trail
ECI promotes Dent to partner
Investment director Caroline Dent is promoted to partner at the UK mid-market buyout firm
MML promotes three to director
MML Capital has promoted Chivers, Devenshire and Shaw to directors
EdRip acquires Acto Mezzanine from ACG Capital
ACG had acquired the activity from Groupama Private Equity in 2013
Ratos deputy CEO Blomé quits
Deputy CEO to follow recently fired CEO Susanna Campbell and leave listed GP
Clessidra hires CEO & vice-chair after Bottinelli departure
Following the acquisition by Italmobiliare, Clessidra has appointed a new CEO and a vice-chair
Barker, Barnes step down from Electra board
Kate Barker served as interim chair following Roger Yates's resignation, until the appointment of Neil Johnson
CapMan recruits Ratos's Pålsson as partner
PУЅlssonтs departure for the Finnish buyout house comes a week after Ratos announces CEO change
In Profile: LDC
unquote" takes a closer look at LDC in light of the captive's explosive deal activity in recent months
Ratos replaces CEO Susanna Campbell
Listed GPтs board replaces CEO of four years with acting CEO after financial underperformance
Terra Firma withdraws EMI suit, pays Citi's legal costs
Hands and his firm will pay Citiтs legal fees following the withdrawal after two days in court
CEE private equity confidence rebounds
Despite low dealflow in 2015, PE confidence in central, eastern and south-eastern Europe is rebounding to more normalised levels
3i promotes Salmon to partner
Promotion comes alongside a series of European appointments for the GP
Reputational risk continues to haunt Swedish private equity
Increasing attention from the media, regulator and politicians means Swedish firms must invest responsibly and highlight their growth credentials
Co-investing with corporate venture is not without its pitfalls
Venture capital firms can benefit from cooperation with CVCs but must be wary of those that value strategy over returns
Nordic Capital ditches co-managing partner structure
After six years with two co-managing partners, the GP has appointed Kristoffer Melinder as sole chief
Usual suspects working hard in sedate Benelux market
Trend of declining dealflow in the region shows little signs of change, though buyout multiples return towards lower long-term averages
Intera's Kamux cancels IPO after tax revelations
Private-equity-backed Finnish used car retailer was scheduled for a тЌ330m listing on 7 June
Cordt and Blomqvist named new partners at Axcel
Danish GP promotes 10-year veteran Lars Cordt and hires Swede Thomas Blomqvist
Nordic Mezzanine to hold off on new fund, says CEO
Debt manager has not explored fundraising due to the "squeezed" nature of the Nordic mezzanine market
Generational turnover makes PE in Italy more pressing than ever
Succession challenges and internationalisation opportunities are drastically altering the Italian dealmaking environment
EQT holds €566m final close on first venture fund
Stage-agnostic European venture fund had been rumoured for a year prior to announcement
In Profile: IK Investment Partners
Having recently returned to the small-cap space, unquote" takes an in-depth look at the firm's overall strategy, fundraising, deals and team