GPs
Apollo listing raises $565m
Apollo Global Management has raised $565m in a delayed IPO.
Zeus Private Equity changes name to Palatine
Zeus Private Equity has changed its name to Palatine Private Equity.
Much ado about very little
Last year was clearly a time for reflection, as record losses prompted many investors to rethink their strategies. GPs paused to concentrate on portfolios and LPs reassessed their manager selections – with some taking it a step further and reviewing...
Key Capital Partners opens London office
Key Capital Partners (KCP) has expanded its geographic reach by opening a new office in London.
Changes to CapMan’s management group
The composition of CapMan’s management group has changed as of 5 November.
Hypo Equity becomes Alpine Equity
Austrian lower mid-cap investor Hypo Equity has changed its name to Alpine Equity, following the spin out from Hypo Landesbank Vorarlberg.
Investments in Asia: Eastern Promise
European nations may have deep historical ties with the Asia Pacific region, but their GPs, and to a lesser extent LPs, have largely been late entrants to the region. This may be changing, though, as Asian Venture Capital Journal’s managing editor Paul...
Candover story: Media picture lacks clarity
The announcement by Candover Investments plc that it is abandoning new investments to focus on returning cash from the sale of its remaining portfolio assets has certainly grabbed many headlines in recent days. But is the mainstream press sensationalising...
Fundraising: GPs face uphill climb
The wheels of the industry are gradually grinding into motion, with some notable fundraisings in 2010 so far. With activity expected to pick up, what awaits the European GPs looking to refill their coffers later in 2010 or into 2011? Julian Longhurst...
Talks over Candover Investment Plc takeover terminated
A statement issued today by Candover Investments Plc confirmed that discussions with a potential bidder for the company have been terminated.
Avista Capital Partners expands into Europe
Avista Capital Partners will establish a European presence by opening an office in London. The private equity firm's European activities will trade under the newly formed Avista Capital Europe.
TVM Capital restructures; hires Schuler
TVM Capital has reorganised its life science investment practice. In the future, the firm will operate two dedicated teams with differentiated investment concepts to invest in pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, medical technologies (medtech) and healthcare...
Octopus Ventures appoints Dr Simon Murdoch
Octopus Ventures has appointed Simon Murdoch as senior investment partner. Murdoch is an internet entrepreneur, investor and the former European vice president of Amazon.com.
MBO of Barclays Private Equity underway
Reports indicate the long-awaited MBO of Barclays Private Equity, from listed Barclays bank, is on track and will be finalized in the next few months.
The Riverside Company appoints Vincent Daelemans
The Riverside Company has strengthened its European team with the appointment of Vincent Daelemans, who will take up the new position as vice president of origination for Benelux and France.
Reporting: Getting a fair view on fair value
Estimating 'fair value' for portfolio companies has become more complex since the financial crisis, due to volatile financial markets and the lack of relevant comparable transactions. The term itself was only incorporated into the private equity industry...
Endless promotes four
UK buyout and turnaround specialist investor Endless has promoted Aidan Robson, James Woolley, Indra Valeinis and Lucia Villamor, with immediate effect.
Stonefund changes office
Belgium-based investor Stonefund has relocated to new offices.
3i appoints Sir Adrian Montague as chairman
The board of 3i Group plc has appointed Sir Adrian Montague CBE as chairman, effective following 3i’s AGM in July 2010.
AXA partners with Resource Partners; boosts CEE presence
AXA Private Equity has established a strategic partnership with Polish private equity advisers Resource Partners, to invest in opportunities across Central and Eastern Europe, particularly in Poland and the Baltic States.
Steadfast appoints Bernecker partner
German mid-market investor Steadfast Capital has appointed Marco Bernecker as partner with effect from 1 April.
GP communications missing a trick
Many of Europe’s most prolific later stage investors have some way to go before they can consider themselves truly transparent, as Emanuel Eftimiu finds out.
GMT hires TMT specialist from Cinven
GMT Communications Partners has announced the appointment of Stefan Franssen as partner.
Advent appoints operating partner for business services
Advent International has appointed Kevin Beeston to its operating partner programme.