Benelux
Naxicap invests €4m in Nord Sud Brasseries
Naxicap Partners has injected €4m in chef Paul Bocuse's Nord Sud Brasseries.
Deutsche Bank to offload Sal Oppenheim private equity funds
Deutsche Bank is looking to sell Sal Oppenheim's private equity fund portfolio, with an estimated value of $500m-1bn according to reports.
ECI bids for UK mobile entertainment technology company Win
ECI Partners is reportedly in talks to invest in UK mobile entertainment technology company Win Plc.
KKR in lukewarm IPO
The US listing of global private equity investor, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR), got off to a lukewarm start with shares losing 2.9% on the first day of trading.
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.
Gimv and KBC sell Microtherm
Gimv, KBC and Sofindev have exited their stake in Belgian thermal insulation materials manufacturer Microtherm Engineered Solutions. The financial details have not been disclosed.
Fairfield scraps IPO plans
Fairfield has become the latest high-profile private equity-backed company to scrap initial public offering (IPO) plans, shelving its planned £715m flotation on the London Stock Exchange.
Nauta Capital et al. invest $9m in Flirtomatic
Nauta Capital, Doughty Hanson and Seraphim Capital have reportedly backed cross-platform flirting service, Flirtomatic, with $9m in a series-C funding.
High-Tech Gründerfonds et al. invest €400,000 in Chromotek
High-Tech Gründerfonds and Bayern Kapital have provided biotechnology company Chromotek with €400,000.
Catapult exits R5 Pharmaceuticals
Catapult has exited its stake in R5 Pharmaceuticals, marking its second divestment this year.
KBC Arkiv supports Lumière Publishing
The joint subsidiary of KBC Private Equity and ARKimedes has acquired a stake in Belgian films distributor Lumière Publishing.
Lead Equities backs German IT outsourcer SOLCOM
Lead Equities, has backed the buyout of German IT freelance agency SOLCOM, acquiring a 75% stake. No financial details have been disclosed.
unquote" British Private Equity Awards: deadline looming
With the submissions deadline for the unquote" British Private Equity Awards 2010 set for Monday 26 July at 6pm, there is only a short time left to put the final touches to your entry. Make sure your firm is in with a shout to be recognised for its achievements...
Aurica XXI backs Eurofragrance SL
Aurica XXI, Banco Sabadell's private equity investment entity, has committed an undisclosed amount of capital to fund the expansion of perfumery business Eurofragrance.
Climastar raises €1.37m from regional private equity investor
Climastar, the Asturian manufacturer of heating systems, has opened its capital to Sociedad Regional de Promoción (SRP), the private equity entity funded by the regional government of Asturias in nothwestern Spain.
Balderton and Nauta Capital fund series B round for Scytl
Scytl, the Barcelona-based world leader in internet voting technology, has received a $9.2m investment in a deal led by Balderton Capital.
BPEP backs Spanish security firm with €10m growth funding
Baring Private Equity Partners España has supported the rapidly-growing security business Castellana de Seguridad SA (CASESA) with a substantial package of expansion capital funding.
Family offices staying true to private equity
The fundraising market in the past two years can be described as challenging at best with many LPs said to be looking at reducing their private equity allocations. Results of a recent survey that family offices are seeking greater exposure are therefore...
Jefferies appoints Victor von Mengersen
Jefferies has appointed Victor von Mengersen to join its Frankfurt office as managing director and head of financial sponsor coverage in Germany.
17 Capital appoints senior associate
Secondaries mezzanine financing provider 17 Capital has appointed Robert de Corainville as senior associate to its investment team.
Galitsky launches Russian venture fund Runa Capital
Almaz Capital Partners founder, Alexander Galitsky has reportedly partnered with Serguei Beloussov, to launch a Russia-focused venture fund, Runa Capital.
MMC Ventures backs E-Trader
MMC Ventures has backed the second round funding of online consumer goods trading platform E-Trader. The financial details have not been disclosed.
GSO Capital Solutions Fund exceeds $3.25bn
GSO Capital Partners, the credit unit of Blackstone Group, has held a final close on its credit fund, GSO Capital Solutions Fund on more than $3.25bn.