Benelux
Carlyle appoints Morgan Stanley's Petrick to new role
The Carlyle Group has hired Michael Petrick as managing director and global head of credit alternatives and capital markets.
Institutional investors raise the bar on climate change
The Copenhagen Climate Summit is widely considered a failure in terms of regulation, as no real consensus was reached. This is not to say, however, that all hope should be lost. By Francinia Protti-Alvarez
Pohjola's Selected Private Equity Funds II reaches first closing on €97m
Finnish based, pan-European private equity fund of funds manager Pohjola Private Equity Funds has reached the first closing of its Selected Private Equity Funds II (SPEF II) on тЌ97m.
Advent International opens office in NY; Franks relocates
Advent International has announced that it will be opening an office in New York this month and as a result, managing director Tim Franks will relocate from London to lead the new office.
Trade sales make roaring start to 2010
While many companies are still waiting in the IPO wings, trade sales seem to be the preferred exit option in the UK these days. Deborah Sterescu investigates
IIGCC launches guide for private equity community
The Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC) today launched a guide on climate change aimed at private equity investors.
Augentius appoints new MD
Fund administrator Augentius has appointed Glyn Thomas as managing director of its Guernsey office.
Alvarez & Marsal expand services across Benelux
International bankruptcy advisory firm Alvarez & Marsal (A&M), appoints two to its Benelux practice as it broadens its service offering across the region.
Gimv divests L&C to Nasdaq-listed Nuance
Gimv has sold its stake in technology business Language & Computing (L&C) to Nasdaq-listed Nuance Communications, a provider of speech and imaging solutions for businesses and consumers around the world.
Candover's shares rise as firm hints at new beginnings
Troubled private equity firm Candover's shares went up 8% in early morning today after it reportedly hinted at future plans to raise new funds.
LPs throw out the old for the new
It is now common knowledge that fundraising for private equity funds this year will be tough to say the least. Many, however, do not realise just how tough. News reports this week suggest that LPs are now considering severing ties with some GPs altogether...
Rabo Capital sells stake in Itho Group BV
Rabo Capital, part of Rabo Private Equity (the captive private equity division of Rabobank Group), has sold its majority stake in Itho Group BV to Bencis Capital Partners.
Q&A: Fundraising in 2010 and beyond
Charlie Jolly principal at Matrix talks to Francinia Protti-Alvarez about recent fundraising trends and implications for the future.
IPOs: will they float or flounder?
The recent IPO frenzy will prove a blip, according to a recent unquoteт poll. By Rikke Eckhoff
Green spark: Renewables still generating returns
Despite the difficult economic backdrop, environmental infrastructure continues to prove attractive to investors. By Francinia Protti-Alvarez
To SBO or IPO, that is the question
Recent evidence has shown that for good companies the barren exit market of last year has been replaced by a tug-of-war between viable divestment routes, writes Emanuel Eftimiu
Q&A: Early-stage evolution
Bart Diels, partner at Belgian investor Gimv, speaks to Francinia Protti-Alvarez about how the venture market in the Benelux region has adapted to the changing economic climate.
Salans opens office in Brussels
International law firm Salans has opened an office in Brussels which will commence operating as of 1 March.
KBC and ARKimedes invest in Concrete Systems
KBC Private Equity and ARKimedes through their joint subsidiary KBC Arkiv, have invested an undisclosed sum in shuttering solutions manufacturer Concrete System.
Trimming down: Northzone reflects new reality for venture funds
While the newly-launched Northzone fund is in many ways a rare success for European venture fundraising in the current market, its modest target reflects the continuing difficulties in securing commitments. By Rikke Eckhoff.
PTV and Sunstone invest €2.5m in Layar
Prime Technology Ventures (PTV) has together with Sunstone Capital, led a €2.5m series A round for Dutch augmented reality (AR) platform provider Layar.
The only way is up: new poll reveals strong optimism for 2010
Most readers are optimistic for the year ahead - but cynics have good cause for concern. By Kimberly Romaine.