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AUSTRIA/GERMANY - Buy_Out Central Europe II creates metals group
Three months after holding its first close, the Buy_Out Central Europe II Beteiligungs-Invest AG has acquired a majority stake in German foundry Buderus Giesserei Wetzlar GmbH and Austrian foundry Tiroler Röhren-und Metallwerke AG.
GERMANY – Neuhaus Partners invests in FISHLABS
In a first round of funding, Neuhaus Partners has invested an undisclosed sum in 3D mobile games developer FISHLABS.
GERMANY - DZ Equity Partner invests in CleanCar AG
Frankfurt-based DZ Equity Partner has acquired a minority holding in carwash operator CleanCar AG from founder Dr Peter J Henssen for an undisclosed sum.
EUROPE - WINNERS ANNOUNCED for Deutsche unquote" Private Equity Awards
Deutsche unquoteт is delighted to announce the winners of the first ever awards for German Private Equity, held last night at the Renaissance Zurich Hotel, Zurich. The inaugural event immediately followed on from a day-long Congress dedicated to discussing...
EUROPE - Private equity beware the peeping Toms
In today's environment of increasing calls for transparency, one must discern between reasonable requests for information, and those that simply satisfy curiosity or are driven by an ideological agenda, according to Allianz Capital Partners CEO Thomas...
EUROPE - EVCA concerns over Walker review
EVCA has responded forcefully to the ending of Sir David Walker's consultation period into transparency and disclosure in UK private equity.
SWITZERLAND - BPE in PREMIUMcommunications buyout
Barclays Private Equity has acquired Swiss technology support company PREMIUMcommunications.
EUROPE – THIS THURSDAY - Deutsche unquote" Congress & Awards – 11 October
unquoteт is delighted to announce its second annual Deutsche unquoteт Private Equity Congress & Awards this Thursday, 11 October 2007, in Zurich. The Congress brings together industry experts to discuss how to stay ahead of the game in this dynamic region....
GERMANY – capiton acquires FBS
capiton AG has acquired a majority stake in the business unit construction systems division (FBS) from Freudenberg & Co. KG. The value of the transaction has not been disclosed. L-Eigenkapitalagentur (L-EA) and management also invested and take a significant...
EUROPE - Fundraising for corporate venturing reached EUR 412m in 2006
European venture independent fundraising reached EUR 412m in 2006, the highest level since the 2000 boom, according to data collected for EVCA's Corporate Venturing Survey. The industry body released the figures at its 10th annual forum taking place in...
EUROPE - EVCA Venture forum sets out venture strategy
EVCA announced a venture capital Action Plan and 100 days of activities as part of its strategy for European venture, at its 10th Annual Venture Capital Forum, held in Stockholm today. The meeting of venture industry figures from across Europe is the...
GERMANY – Saratoga acquires lighting technology provider
Saratoga Partners has acquired the lighting technology branch of glass manufacturer Schott AG for an undisclosed sum. Following the transaction the division will operate under the name of Auer Lighting GmbH.
UK/GERMANY - General Atlantic announces promotions
General Atlantic has announced the promotions of Oliver Thum to managing director and Jan-Daniel Neumann to principal in DУМsseldorf. In London, Gabriel Caillaux and Jan Hammer have been elected to the position of principal.