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Hamilton Lane closes Fund IX on $516m
Hamilton Lane's latest fund-of-funds has closed in excess of its $400m target
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
Comment: Measuring the immeasurable
Environmental, social and governance considerations in developing markets can help identify the strongest assets and boost fundraising
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
unquote" takes a look at the buy-and-build specialist's recent deals and its pre-market approach to deal origination
Grant Thornton promotes Morgan to head of corporate finance
Morgan will replace Ali Sharifi, who has led the team for two years
Denmark increases share of Nordic PE deals
Southernmost Scandinavian country was the busiest country by deal volume in 2015
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
Campbell Lutyens appoints Westmacott as board member
Former British ambassador Sir Peter Westmacott takes a seat on the advisory board
Brexit opens opportunities for Italian private equity
Following the Brexit vote, Italy senses an opening to forge a new role in the continent
Clessidra relaunches fundraising activity for third fund
GP sets the vehicle’s renewed target at €800m, below the original €1bn target
Ratos appoints Byggmax's Agervald as new CEO
Agervald will join Ratos after serving a six-month notice period with listed Byggmax
Akina promotes four to partner
Firm promotes Natalia Sigrist, Christian Böhler, Francesco Aldorisio, Viktor Speckinger
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
British private equity braces for post-Brexit uncertainty
While the effects on medium-to-long term dealflow are uncertain, the future of fundraising will be dependent on access to the single market
Capricorn Venture launches €150m 2nd cleantech fund
The Netherlands-based VC expects to hold a first close by the end of 2016
ECI promotes Dent to partner
Investment director Caroline Dent is promoted to partner at the UK mid-market buyout firm
French regulator AMF softens pre-marketing rules for local funds
New rules come as part of the Frog project, aimed at extending French funds' international reach