Nordics
Italy on a cliff
Italyтs economic situation is worsening. Might private equity play a role in the recovery? Kimberly Romaine reports from Milan.
Regional offices: a real asset for GPs?
At a time when competing for the best assets throughout the UK is proving crucial, do GPs need to look outside London and establish a regional presence? Greg Gille reports
Navigating a fundraise
Forget much of what youтve learned. Wooing LPs nowadays follows few preconceived truths, requiring instead a lot of patience and creativity. Kimberly Romaine reports
VNT Management holds first closing
VNT Management has raised тЌ42m at the first closing of its cleantech-focused Power Fund III, which has a target of between тЌ75-100m.
Vækstfonden invests in Shark Solutions
VУІkstfonden has invested DKK 7.5m in Danish chemical recycling company Shark Solutions.
Herkules bolts Friskhuset onto Hjelp24
Helse Holding AS, a holding company controlled by Herkules Capital and which also owns Hjelp24, has wholly acquired Norwegian health services provider Friskhuset AS.
Litorina-backed Pahlén acquires Pool-guard
Litorina's portfolio company PahlУЉn has acquired swimming pool safety equipment producer Pool-guard.
Is team stability in PE firms overrated?
PE houses have long used team stability as a key argument in PPMs, as it is widely believed to have a positive impact on a fundтs performance and ultimately its appeal to LPs. But new research from Capital Dynamics and the London Business School (LBS)...
Capidea backs MBO of Klokkerholm Karosseridele
Capidea Management has acquired a 70% stake in Danish auto body part distributor Klokkerholm Karosseridele.
AIFMD: High price for investor security?
The AIFM Directive continues to spark debate amongst industry practitioners, even as it is being implemented across Europe. While the new regulations will lower risk levels for smaller investors, GPs are concerned about a possible cost explosion. Diana...
Nordic deal activity stumbles in Q3
Activity in the Nordic region was sharply down in the third quarter, mirroring activity in many parts of Europe, according to the latest unquoteт Nordic Private Equity Index, published in association with KPMG.
unquote" Nordic Private Equity Index Q3 2011
Nordic private equity activity saw a slowdown in the third quarter, mirroring that seen in the rest of Europe.
Industrifonden invests in Zaplox
Industrifonden and LMK Venture have invested SEK 10m in Swedish technology company Zaplox.
Fund admin: Pure player or one-stop shop?
Demand for external fund admin services has been growing steadily over the past few years т a trend quickly spotted by large banks. As the market consolidates, are independent providers feeling the heat? Greg Gille reports
G4S backs out of ISS deal
G4S has withdrawn its offer for EQT-backed ISS, in a further blow for the company.
Cinven-backed Coor acquires Euromaint Industry
Cinven-backed Coor Service Management has acquired industrial maintenance company Euromaint Industry from Ratos portfolio company Euromaint.
Ratos partially exits Euromaint
Ratos-backed Euromaint has sold its industry subsidiary to Cinven's portfolio company Coor Service Management.
Technology activity holds up despite tough market
Tech deals have remained remarkably robust since the onset of the financial crisis, with fairly consistent deal volumes seen throughout the past few years. However, deal value has fluctuated wildly. Anneken Tappe investigates.
Index Ventures and Creandum lead €8.2m round for iZettle
Index Ventures and Creandum have invested тЌ8.2m in a series-A financing round for Swedish technology company iZettle.
Ratos' Stofa acquires TV business from Canal Digital
Ratos portfolio company Stofa has acquired the cable television business of triple play provider Canal Digital Denmark.
Stefansson leaves Skandia Liv to launch consultancy
AdalbjУЖrn Stefansson, former head of buyout fund investments at Swedish Skandia Liv, has launched an eponymous consultancy firm focused on private equity research.
Nordic buyouts: Sailing to recovery
Unquoteт data points to the Nordic private equity industry recovering faster than the rest of Europe. Although buyout activity is low at the moment, trends emerging from long-term data tell a different tale. Sonnie Ehrendal reports
unquote" Germany Report 2011
The latest unquoteт Germany Report covers all the latest trends and issues affecting the German private equity and venture capital markets.
Fundraising evolves for a difficult climate
While public financial markets remain punch drunk from the latest series of downgrades, debt crises and bailouts, private equity has, by necessity, been slowly emerging from one of its most difficult periods.