Benelux
EUROPE – Robeco lauches “responsible” PE fund-of-funds
Fund manager Robeco, a unit of Rabobank, has launched its second “responsible” private equity fund-of-funds with a EUR 250m target.
GLOBAL - BNY Mellon launches private equity fund admin service
The Bank of New York Mellon's Alternative Investment Service is launching a private equity servicing platform.
EUROPE - American Capital to acquire European Capital for USD 158m
European Capital has entered into an implementation agreement with majority owner American Capital that will see the latter acquire the 32.3% of shares it does not currently own for a total consideration of around USD 158m.
EUROPE - LSP reaches first closing of LSP IV at EUR 75m
Life Science Partners has reached the first closing of their fourth fund, LSP IV, on EUR 75m - half way through its EUR 150m target.
EUROPE - KKR appoints head of infrastructure fund
It is understood that KKR has appointed Jésus Olmos, currently director of corporate development at energy company Endesa, as the new head of its European infrastructure, energy and transport fund.
BELGIUM – Agri Investment and Thuja lead EUR 8.5m Okapi funding
Agri Investment Fund and Thuja Capital have led an EUR 8.5m financing round for Okapi Sciences NV, a new Belgian biopharmaceutical business. Fortis Private Equity Arkimedes, KBC Arkiv, the Flemish innovation fund Vinnof, the Gemma Frisius Fund KU Leuven...
NETHERLANDS - SET Venture invests in SolarTotal
SET Venture Partners has invested an undisclosed sum into photovoltaic business SolarTotal Holding BV.
GLOBAL - KKR delays listing
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co (KKR) has delayed its plans to go public for a second time this year, blaming the current market conditions.
EUROPE - Reitberger joins Wellington's cleantech team
Christian Reitberger, a former partner at Apax Partners, has joined pan-European venture capital firm Wellington Partners as venture partner.
EUROPE - Carlyle raises EUR 530m for European technology
The Carlyle Group has closed its second European technology fund, Carlyle Europe Technology Partners II (CETP II), on EUR 530m, exceeding its initial target of EUR 500m.
The renewable question
While investment into renewable energy is slowing down in North America, European activity levels have remained strong. However, the coming months will test the true resilience of the sector
Pandora's box
The world order feels much like a disorder; just as the end of a party, it is a sight that I deplore. With the lights back on, the extent of the damage is visible