Nordics
Electranova Capital completes first two deals
Electranova Capital, EDF's cleantech investment fund, has completed investments in French electricity management company Actility and Norwegian wind power business Seatower.
Fundraising research reveals optimism in tough times
Despite talk of apocalyptic investor behaviour, most GPs announcing a close this year reported existing LPs re-upping and even increasing ticket sizes, as revealed in an unquote" survey of more than 40 European GPs. Anneken Tappe reports
Video: David Currie - industry needs liquidity
As he steps down from 33 years in private equity, most recently with SL Capital, David Currie shares his views on the industry's future.
Teaching firms how to grow
Education is playing an increasingly pivotal role in a GP's strategy to drive the growth of its portfolio companies. Amy King investigates
Software top destination for investment in 2012
A string of major software & computer services buyout deals have made the sector Europe's most invested in since the beginning of 2012, according to unquote” data.
Video: Pinebridge’s Rhonda Ryan
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Carlyle will not ask investors to extend $13.7bn fund
Carlyle Group will not ask investors to extend the investment period for its $13.7bn buyout fund, according to reports.
GMT buys Seagull AS
GMT Communications Partners has acquired Seagull AS, a Norwegian provider of training systems for seafarers, in a management buyout.
European VC "stronger now than in 2000"
Venture capital is on an upward trajectory, with phenomenal exits and a handful of fund closes building momentum. Kimberly Romaine interviews John Holloway, director at European Investment Fund, Europe's largest venture backer, about the industry's decade...
Nordic unquote” September 2012
The Nordic region has performed relatively better this half than the previous one, according to fresh figures from unquote” data.
New look for unquote" digital editions
unquote” digital editions have received a major upgrade, providing new features to make using our digital magazines easier than ever. Here’s a quick guide to getting the most out of them.
Industrifonden backs Anyfi Networks
Industrifonden has invested SEK 9m in Swedish Wi-Fi technology developer Anyfi Networks, alongside the current owners' SEK 1m investment.
Nordic unquote” July/August 2012
The Nordic region has performed relatively better this half than the previous one, according to fresh figures from unquote” data.
Lessons from Silicon Wadi
Lessons from Silicon Wadi
Industrifonden et al. back Actiwave
Industrifonden and SEB Venture Capital have invested SEK 15m in Swedish audio technology developer Actiwave.
Polaris takes controlling stake in A-TEX
Polaris Private Equity has bought a controlling stake in Danish fashion branding solutions provider A-TEX from the business's founder Bent Fogh Povlsen.
Patron hits €880m for fourth fund
Patron Capital Partners has reached a final close on its fourth fund at €880m.
Segulah appoints analysts
Swedish private equity house Segulah Advisor has appointed two analysts to its team over the summer.
Palamon sells Espresso House for 3.4x money
Palamon Capital Partners has sold Swedish coffee chain Espresso House to Herkules Capital, generating a 3.4x multiple.
Foreign GPs boost Nordic buyout figures
Two months into the second half of 2012 and buyout statistics for the Nordics send out mixed signals.
Top 5 exits of 2012 so far
Top 5 exits of 2012
EQT's Munksjö to merge with Ahlstrom division
Munksjö, a Swedish paper producer owned by EQT, is set to merge with Ahlstrom's label and processing business ahead of a planned IPO on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki.
Danske Private Equity holds final close on €650m
Danske PEP V has held a final close on €650m, the fund's hard cap.
Voting ends today: British Private Equity Awards 2012
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