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GMT hires TMT specialist from Cinven
GMT Communications Partners has announced the appointment of Stefan Franssen as partner.
Advent appoints operating partner for business services
Advent International has appointed Kevin Beeston to its operating partner programme.
Astorg to raise €1bn buyout fund
Media reports suggest that the French mid-cap buyout house Astorg is planning to raise a €1bn buyout fund this year.
Law firms Hogan and Lovells merge
Law firms Hogan & Hartson and Lovells have merged to become Hogan Lovells.
Amundi leads €9m investment in Wyplay
Amundi Private Equity has led a €9m third round investment in audiovisual equipment manufacturer Wyplay alongside returning investors Elaia Parnters, A Plus Finance and Sofinnova Partners.
Gimv and Sofinnova lead €11.2m financing of INSIDE
Gimv and Sofinnova Partners have led a €11.2m round-D investment in Inside Contactless, an open-standard contactless chip company, alongside existing shareholders.
Sperian shareholder challenges Cinven takeover
The third largest shareholder in Sperian Protection, Investment Fund Governance for Owners, has called into question the benefits of the planned takeover for the minority shareholder.
Vinci buys Faceo from Apax
Apax partners has sold Faceo to French facilities management company, Vinci, for an undisclosed amount, according to media reports.
Carlyle buys Stanfield's $4.2bn CLOs
Carlyle has announced plans to purchase $4.2bn worth of collateralised loan obligations (CLO) from Stanfield Capital Partners, as part of a $5.1 credit portfolio purchase.
JP Morgan to buy Schroders PE services business
JP Morgan has signed an agreement to purchase Schroders' private equity administration business, as part of the build up of its JPM Worldwide Securities Services (WSS) unit.
AIFM: EVCA vows to fight on after ‘disappointing’ JURI vote
The European Venture Capital Association (EVCA) has vowed to fight on against the Alternative Investment Fund Managers (AIFM) Directive, which could prove disastrous for venture investors.
Blackstone’s GSO managers buy CLO shares
The managers of Blackstone's credit business, GSO Capital Partners, have reportedly launched a $1m offer for shares in GSO's loan obligation (CLO) fund, Carador.
Alix appoints Albert Stein as MD
Alix Partners has bolstered its restructuring team with the appointment of Albert Stein as managing director.
Nicolas Homassel named Natixis private equity CEO
Natixis has named a Nicolas Homassel as its new CEO of private equity.
SVG doubts permanent shift in LP/GP relations
With the uncertainty that ensued during the financial crisis, many predictions were made regarding the reduction in the number of GPs and their relations with LPs. While we have seen an evolution on both of these issues, there are doubts over how truly...
ERIP et al. in €8m round for Implanet
Edmond de Rothschild Investment Partners (ERIP), has led an €8m round for Implanet SA, a French developer of surgical implants for orthopedic and spine surgery, along side CM-CIC Private Equity, Wellington Partners and Seventures Partners.
August Equity hires Fisher as partner
August Equity has appointed John Fisher as partner, along with two promotions.
Butler-backed César raises €5.52m
Butler Capital Partners–backed César, a costume company, has raised €5.52m on the stock exchange, making use of an extension clause.
Vantis hires John Bloor as client partner
Vantis has appointed John Bloor as client partner to lead the expansion of its interim management services.
USS acquires $135m interest in NB secondaries fund
The Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) has acquired a $135m interest in the Neuberger Berman (NB) Secondary Opportunities Fund II from the Lehman Brothers Estate.
Private equity activity subdued despite industry optimism
European private equity remained subdued in early 2010 despite relative optimism over the economy, according to the unquote” Private Equity Barometer.
I-Source lead €3m Compario financing
I-Source has led a €3m first round of financing in Compario, an e-commerce company, along side XAnge Private Equity.
NextStage exits interest in Groupe Gruau
NextStage has exited its investment in Groupe Gruau, a commercial vehicle converter, selling its stake back to Patrick Gruau and reaping a 2.36x multiple on its initial investment.