Benelux
AG Insurance buys into Gimv fund in €65m secondaries deal
AG Insurance has acquired part of the commitment of Vlaamse Participatiemaatschappij (VPM) in the Gimv-XL fund – a deal worth €65m.
Doughty raises $1.1bn from Norit sale
Doughty Hanson has sold activated carbon specialist Norit to US trade player Cabot Corporation for $1.1bn.
Rise in secondaries highlights tough venture market
Venture secondaries on the rise
Benelux unquote" June 2012
The latest market report from the Dutch private equity association (NVP) shows that GPs in the Netherlands have strengthened their position between 2010 to 2011.
European Investment Fund appoints new chairman
The European Investment Fund (EIF) has appointed Dario Scannapieco as chairman of the board of directors.
Listed private equity recovery underway
Listed private equity
Netherlands: Out of sight for foreign GPs?
The latest market report from the Dutch private equity association (NVP) shows that GPs in the Netherlands have strengthened their position between 2010 to 2011. However further research by unquote" data reveals that the participation of international...
De Persgroep Netherlands acquires 80% of PE-backed VNU Media
The Dutch arm of Belgian media company De Persgroep has acquired an 80% stake in Netherlands-based VNU Media, which is jointly held by 3i and HIG Capital.
Gimv sells stake in Belgian recruitment agency to Naxicap
Gimv has sold its minority stake in Belgian recruitment and selection agency Accent Jobs to Naxicap.
Lawyers: your most valuable asset?
Lawyers: a valuable asset?
Benelux unquote" May 2012
For a long time, women have been underrepresented in the financial services sector, particularly in leadership roles.
Fundraising activity up by 80% in 2011
European private equity and venture capital fundraising increased by 80% in 2011, according to recent figures released by EVCA.
AXA PE invests €330m in Enovos
AXA Private Equity has acquired a 23.48% stake in Luxembourg-based utility company Enovos from ArcelorMittal for €330m.
Altor exits Meyn to Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary
Altor Equity Partners has divested Dutch food equipment producer Meyn to US-based CTB, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway.
Lloyds announces six senior promotions
Lloyds's acquisition finance team has promoted six professionals to senior positions across Europe.
High yield to revive Europe's loan market
High hopes for bonds
Belgian, Chinese sovereign funds to launch joint vehicle
China Investment Corporation (CIC) is launching a small fund to help domestic companies make investments in Europe in partnership with Belgian Federal Holding Company and A Capital.
Connect Ventures holds €16m first close
Newcomer Connect Ventures has held a €16m first close for its maiden early-stage fund.
Video: Pantheon's Hadass talks fund selection
Nowadays current portfolio performance is a strong gauge of future fund performance. Kimberly Romaine interviews Pantheon's Leon Hadass.
Vesalius Biocapital leads €2.7m financing round for Trinean
Vesalius Biocapital, Capital-E, Baekeland II Fund and Fidimec have invested €2.7m in Belgian biotechnology business Trinean.
Vendis Capital invests in Yarrah Organic Petfood
Vendis Capital has backed Dutch organic pet food producer Yarrah Organic Petfood.
Notion Capital holds a $100m first close
Notion Capital has announced a $100m first close for Notion Capital Fund 2, its second fund focused on emerging cloud computing and software-as-a-service (SaaS) companies in the UK and Europe.
Karmijn Kapitaal makes first investment
Karmijn Kapitaal, formerly Juneau Private Equity, has made its first investment in Dutch Mediterranean food company Enrico BV.
CEE activity: bottomed out?
Next week’s CEE unquote” Congress will reveal reader sentiment for CEE prospects.