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International interest picks up in Central & Eastern Europe
European private equity was abuzz with exits paving the way for fundraisings last year, and CEE was no exception. Kimberly Romaine reports
Italy: Diamond in the rough
Diamond in the rough
Fundraising booms in January
The beginning of 2013 has seen a swathe of fundraising announcements, with several funds reaching their target. Could this trend be a sign that investor appetite for private equity is returning?
EdRip planning to raise extra €500m by 2017
French GP Edmond de Rothschild Investment Partners (EdRip) is planning to close its latest healthcare fund on €200m in 2013 and raise two new growth capital vehicles within the next four years.
Early-stage deals bounce back in Q4
After a slow summer, early-stage investments took off in Q4, according to the latest unquote” Private Equity Barometer, published in association with Arle Capital Partners.
Nokia launches $250m fund
Corporate venture firm Nokia Growth Partners (NGP) has launched its third fund with a $250m commitment from parent company Nokia.
UK Treasury delays AIFMD until 2014
UK firms have been given an extra year to comply with AIFMD, as the Treasury sets out implementation in a new consultation paper.
Video: Private Equity Partners' Fabio Sattin
Amy King talks to Fabio Sattin, founder and chairman of Private Equity Partners, about why Italy has struggled to attract foreign investment.
France's fresh start
Fresh start
A happy New Year for venture capital?
Happy New Year
Clegg blames lack of investment for GDP fall
A lack of capital investment has put the UK back into recession, according to deputy prime minister Nick Clegg.
German PE faces challenges in 2013
German PE
PE and venture houses converging on growth
Buyout houses and venture capitalists are increasingly moving into the growth capital space due to pressure in their normal market segments, according to Taylor Wessing.
Avallon planning to raise €107m for second fund
Avallon MBO Fund II, which is planning to raise €107m for investing in Eastern European SMEs, has hit a first close after securing a cornerstone investment from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).
Pantheon appoints partner in infrastructure team
Pantheon has appointed Andrea Echberg as partner in charge of its European infrastructure business.
EQT Infrastructure II closes at €1.9bn
EQT Infrastructure II has closed its fundraising at the hard cap of тЌ1.925bn after 11 months.
Q4 Barometer: European deal value up 82%
Q4 Barometer
Hertfordshire County Council commits £280m to LGT
LGT Capital Partners has received a £280m mandate for its multi-alternatives offering from the British Hertfordshire County Council.
Nordic private equity's 2012 highlights
Even the strong Nordic economies have struggled in 2012, as their key trading partners in the eurozone suffer under the weight of Greek and Spanish debt. Deal activity is down and Sweden's tax men are keen to take a cut of the private equity industry's...
Retail sector activity benefits from economic woes
The current economy has forced most retail businesses to rethink their strategy, leaving enough space for private equity firms to come in and get their share.
PE players beat the buy-and-build curse
Buy-and-build
PE firms eye French gas storage business TIGF
Two bidder groups including AXA Private Equity and CDC Infrastructure have emerged in the sale of Total's gas storage unit Transports Infrastructures Gaz France (TIGF), according to reports.
Turkish snack chain hopes to raise $500m through PE
Turkish snack chain Simit Sarayi has entered negotiations with US investor Colony Capital and Dubai's Abraaj Capital for the sale of a minority stake in the business, according to reports.
Benelux private equity's 2012 highlights
The Benelux region had a relatively quiet 2012 and little deal activity is expected until the broader European economy improves. However, the deal dearth was eclipsed by other events, including the clean-up of Belgium’s banking sector, the Dutch elections...