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Deal volume and value plummets in third quarter
Deal activity levels fell by more than a third in Q3 2011 due to ongoing fears regarding the European debt crisis, according to the latest unquote” Private Equity Barometer, in association with Arle Capital Partners.
German web sector set to take off
Despite general low entry valuations for start-up companies in Germany, valuations of web related businesses are expected to rise due to a significant number of successful entrepreneurs-turned investors as well as newly launched funds on the market.
Q&A: Jeremy Golding talks investment strategies
Emanuel Eftimiu speaks to Golding Capital Partners’ Jeremy Golding about his allocation strategy, expectations for the asset class and what to avoid when fundraising.
Alven et al. inject €1m into JolieBox
Alven Capital and several business angels have invested €1m in French online cosmetics retailer JolieBox.
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.
VC-backed Cassiopae acquires Field Solutions
VC-backed Cassiopae acquires Field Solutions
AtriA Capital Partenaires sells LPR
French mid-market firm AtriA Capital Partenaires has sold portfolio company La Palette Rouge (LPR) to Euro Pool System.
KKR hires ex-Asda chief as senior adviser
KKR has appointed former Asda chief executive Tony De Nunzio as a senior adviser.
Astorg buys Microconnections from Bain's FCI
Astorg Partners has acquired Microconnections from French connectors manufacturer FCI, a portfolio company of Bain Capital.
AtriA and Duke Street: talks fall through
The ongoing discussion regarding Duke Street's acquisition of French GP AtriA Capital has fallen through, according to French daily Les Echos.
VC-backed L'Usine à Design raises €4m
Crédit Agricole Private Equity (CAPE) has joined existing investor CM-CIC Capital Privé in a €4m round of financing for French e-commerce company L'Usine à Design.
AXA confirms PE unit sale, bidders line up
Insurance group AXA has confirmed that it is currently reviewing options for the sale of its private equity unit, AXA Private Equity (AXA PE).
European Commission proposes transaction tax
The European Commission has formally proposed implementing a tax on all financial transactions to help plug the EU’s finances.
Miliband launches fresh attack on private equity
The private equity industry has once again come under fire from Britain’s politicians, accused of asset stripping by Labour leader Ed Miliband.
Impax closes NEF II at €330m
Impax Asset Management has held a final close of its Impax New Energy Investors II fund at €330m.
eFront to be taken private
Francisco Partners has acquired a majority stake and voting rights in eFront with the aim to take it private.
Leonardo appoints one in Paris team
Corporate financier Leonardo has hired Philippe Charbonnier as executive director, focusing on debt advisory services.
EdRIP's Chabé buys Service Affaires
French car hire business Chabé Limousines, a portfolio company of Edmond de Rothschild Investment Partners (EdRIP), has wholly acquired competitor Service Affaires.
unquote" Awards - Winners Announced
Last night unquote" hosted its seventh annual Awards ceremony in London.
unquote” summit: 75% of historical LP base impacted by regulation
Greg Gille reports direct from unquote's 20th anniversary private equity summit in London.
unquote" summit: Social returns of PE ‘higher than LP returns’
Susannah Birkwood reports direct from unquote’s 20th anniversary private equity summit in London.
Bolt-on for Montefiore-backed Auto Escape
Listed French car rental business Auto Escape, a portfolio company of Montefiore Investment, has wholly acquired German counterpart Car Del Mar.
Azulis Capital buys Shop Novation off Argos Soditic
Azulis Capital has bought French merchandising solutions provider Shop Novation from Argos Soditic.
UK & Ireland unquote" out now
The latest digital edition of UK & Ireland unquote” is out now, featuring all the latest analysis, deals and exits in the region.