GPs
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
unquote" takes an in-depth look into the emerging African private equity industry
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 Géczy replaces Tim Pryce, who stood down as CEO in March
In Profile: Sovereign Capital
unquote" takes a look at the buy-and-build specialist's recent deals and its pre-market approach to deal origination
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
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