Industry
BVCA hits back at Alexander tax attack
Following Danny Alexanderтs call to close loopholes used by private equity at the Liberal Democrat conference yesterday, the BVCA has hit back.
The potential impact of upcoming German elections
German elections
BVCA halves senior council
The British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (BVCA) has seen eight of its senior council members step down following an internal review into governance.
Video: Vision's Mash discusses impact of increased holding periods
Video: Julian Mash
3i closes €310m CLO
3i Debt Management has closed its first European collateralised loan obligation (CLO) vehicle, Harvest VII, on €310m.
CEE tech investor 3TS hits €103m first close
Dedicated CEE-focused technology investor 3TS Capital Partners has reached a €103m first close for 3TS TCEE Fund III.
Partners Group to sell non-private-equity businesses
Partners Group has announced the sale of its remaining stakes in two non-private-equity-affiliated firms.
Kreos IV holds final close on €240m
Kreos Capital has held a final close on тЌ240m for its Kreos Capital IV Growth Debt Fund.
Edmond de Rothschild Capital Partners loses de Montgolfier and Fouque
Managing partners Eric de Montgolfier and Erick Fouque have left French GP Edmond de Rothschild Capital Partners (ERCP), to be replaced by Bertrand Demesse and Louis-Antoine Roullier.
Fundraising: Winners and losers
Is the fundraising market as brutal as previously thought or does success solely depend on the type of fund being raised? Kimberly Romaine investigates
British Private Equity Awards - Last chance to vote
Voting for the 2013 unquote" British Private Equity Awards ends today at 5pm BST.
Lexington to raise $8bn secondaries fund
Secondaries investor Lexington Partners is aiming to raise $8bn for its Lexington Capital Partners VIII fund, which will launch next year.
Denham relocates power and renewables team to London
US energy- and resources-focused private equity firm Denham Capital has relocated the headquarters of its power and renewables team to London to pursue opportunities in emerging overseas markets.
Earlybird's Nagel on Germany's new stock market tier
Christian Nagel, partner and co-founder of Earlybird Venture Capital, speaks to Kim Richters about plans for the new stock market tier in Germany, proposed to aid financing prospects for start-ups
Omnes finalises spinout, secures €70m commitment for new fund
Omnes Capital, the former private equity arm of French bank Crédit Agricole, has started raising its fourth SME-focused fund and is now wholly owned by its management team.
Beringea makes debt move with Mark Taylor hire
Mark Taylor, Beringea
British Private Equity Awards: shortlist announced
Awards shortlist
Adveq opens London office
Funds-of-funds manager Adveq has officially opened its new London office.
Video: SJ Berwin's Blake on fundraising, T&Cs
Video: Jonathan Blake
Blackstone to settle IPO lawsuit with $85m payment
Blackstone has reportedly agreed to make a payment of $85m to settle a lawsuit after investors argued that the private equity giant failed to disclose "bad investments" prior to its $4.7bn IPO in 2007.
Lack of exits forces Candover to make contingency plans
Without any realisations in the first half of this year and a growing debt burden, listed entity Candover Investments has started to review a range of alternative plans including refinancing existing facilities.
BNP Paribas carves out direct PE arm
Team members of BNP Paribas Private Equity have created a new company to manage the GP's direct funds, while the French bank will remain in control of the funds-of-funds business.
Eurazeo sees 2.1x return on divestments in H1 2013
Eurazeo made an average 2.1x multiple on €853m worth of disposal proceeds in the first half of this year, representing 23% of its portfolio.