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DACH venture scene remains on top form

While the rest of Europe has suffered from a low deal volume in 2011, the DACH early-stage sector is going strong. Considering the well-established venture scene, it is not surprising that this region has dominated early-stage in Q4 2011.

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Most European GPs likely to be exempt from Dodd-Frank
Dodd-Frank fears "overblown"

The extensive requirements and wide reach of the US's Dodd-Frank Act has stirred up fears among European GPs. But law firm DLA Piper downplays worries, pointing to a number of available exemptions. Sonnie Ehrendal investigates.

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eCommerce could provide hope for European venture
Fragmented ecosystem hampering European venture

The debate surrounding the high returns enjoyed by Silicon Valley investors compared to their European counterparts continues. But why do stateside investments traditionally reap higher returns than those in European startups, and what needs to change...

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BayBG invests in Prevero

BayBG has backed software company Prevero with a mezzanine structure in the form of a silent partnership.

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The Nordic countries and France attracted significant amounts of capital in 2011
2011 a bumper year for Nordic fundraising

Fundraising activity declined slightly in 2011 compared to the previous year, as the market remains tough and LPs selective. Not all European regions fared equally though, with the Nordic countries and France attracting significant amounts of capital....

UK & Ireland unquote
Deal volumes hit 15-year low

Deal volumes in Q4 2011 hit their lowest levels since 1996, in a difficult final quarter for the private equity industry, according to the unquote” Private Equity Barometer, in association with Arle Capital Partners.

One-stop shop financing to benefit from current lending market
Debt providers: “One-stop shops” gaining ground

Faced with a tough bank lending environment, PE houses are increasingly turning to “one-stop shops” to leverage their deals. Indeed, alternative debt providers are looking forward to a busy 2012, as Greg Gille finds out.