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Carlyle acquires Turkish education provider
The Carlyle Group has acquired a 48% stake in Bahcesehir Koleji Education Group.
Italian sentiment: fundraising, leverage largest challenges
A recovery for the Italian market is not expected until 2013 at the earliest, according to a recent poll - but the backdrop brings with it fresh prospects.
Leverage in 2012: liquidity still a concern
The latter months of 2011 have been characterised by diminishing liquidity and a great deal of volatility in financial markets, and it is these two interplaying factors that will perform the most significant role in shaping the year to come.
Sunstone holds first close on €85m
Sunstone Capital has held a first close of its third technology ventures fund, Sunstone Technology Ventures Fund III, on тЌ85m.
Royalton acquires 70% stake in IUS
Royalton Partners is buying a 70% stake in Slovenian internet business IUS Software.
Mid Europa buys Teresa Fryda Laboratory
Mid Europa Partners has acquired Dr. n. med. Teresa Fryda Laboratorium Medyczne Sp. Z o.o. (“Fryda”) as part of its plans to consolidate the Polish laboratory market.
LBOs: Tighter fiscal regulation ahead
As the economic outlook looks dire across Europe, governments appear keen to increase fiscal pressure on private equity. Sonnie Ehrendal investigates
CDB names Permira its latest strategic partner
Permira has signed a memorandum of understanding with CDB Capital to become the Chinese Development Bankтs sole European private equity partner. Kimberly Romaine reports
First Reserve injects $150m into renewable energy firm
First Reserve has invested $150m in a joint windfarm venture with Spain’s Renovalia Energy.
3TS Capital Partners backs eCift.com
CEE growth capital investor 3TS Capital Partners and fund-of-funds The Istanbul Venture Capital Initiative (iVCi) have invested €3m in Turkish dating website eCift.com.
Carlyle spin-out Resource doubles fund in top-up
The appeal of a handful of firms belies the dearth of LP appetite for private equity.
Getting your sums right; Investing in education
The Swedish model of free schools has made its way to the UK, but dressed in a different uniform. While investors flock around Swedish schools, chasing students to boost income, the British version leaves no room for profits. So what attracts private...
Rothschild appoints CEE fund manager
Edmond de Rothschild has appointed Gegham Ananyan as fund manager covering the Eastern European region.
LP co-investment: Finding the balance
Over-allocation to any asset class can be risky business, and LP co-investment is no exception. Susannah Birkwood reports
GED buys Révai Printing House
GED has wholly acquired Hungarian printing services provider Révai Printing House From the British Polestar Group.
Leverage drives up prices, not returns
PE pays more for assets than trade, with the debt lining vendorsт coffers rather than enhancing buyersт returns, according to a recent study. Kimberly Romaine reports.
Private equity – A man's world?
The French venture capital association has just established a body to address gender inequality in private equity. But why do so few women still work in the industry? Susannah Birkwood finds out
Enterprise Investors injects €10m in Profi Rom Food
Enterprise Investors has made a €10m follow-on investment in Profi Rom Food, one of its portfolio companies in Romania.
Advent International backs American Heart Poland
Advent International has invested an undisclosed amount in health care provider American Heart of Poland (AHP).
Venture's global outlook drives success
Europe may gradually and finally be shedding its image as the ugly duckling of alternative assets investment opportunities. Kimberly Romaine reports from Budapest.
EXCLUSIVE: Abris hits €210m for CEE
Specialist CEE investor Abris Capital has reached a first close on €210m, unquote” has learned.
A-Capital announces China-Outbound fund
A-Capital has launched a China-Outbound Private Equity Fund, together with the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Financial Work, which will focus on investments in Europe.
Earlybird invests in Socialbakers
Earlybird has led a $2m financing round for social media analytics company Socialbakers.
Earlybird backs Peak Games
Earlybird has invested $11.5m in Peak Games together with Hummingbird Ventures and a strategic investor bringing the round to a total of $19m.