Nordics
Augentius appoints new MD
Fund administrator Augentius has appointed Glyn Thomas as managing director of its Guernsey office.
Nordic Capital divests Menigo to Brakes Group
The deal sees Nordic Capital divest the majority of its stake in the business and retain 33%.
Nordic unquote" March 2010
The March issue of Nordic unquote" is now available to download. In addition to extensive deal reporting, this issue takes a closer look at the Danish buyout market.
Finnish Industry Investment invests €6.6m in Glaston
Government-backed Finnish Industry Investment has made a тЌ6.6m investment in glass technology company Glaston Corporation.
Candover's shares rise as firm hints at new beginnings
Troubled private equity firm Candover's shares went up 8% in early morning today after it reportedly hinted at future plans to raise new funds.
LPs throw out the old for the new
It is now common knowledge that fundraising for private equity funds this year will be tough to say the least. Many, however, do not realise just how tough. News reports this week suggest that LPs are now considering severing ties with some GPs altogether...
3i makes 3.5x money on Ambea sale to Triton
3i has divested its stake in healthcare and care services provider Ambea in a тЌ850m secondary buyout to Triton.
ETF hires Genieser as partner
Environmental Technologies Fund (ETF) has appointed Robert Genieser as a partner in its London office.
IPOs: will they float or flounder?
The recent IPO frenzy will prove a blip, according to a recent unquoteт poll. By Rikke Eckhoff
Finnish Industry Investment appoints two
Government-backed investment company Finnish Industry Investment has appointed Heikki Vesterinen investment director in its buyout and M&A team.
Chalmers backs Orthocone with SEK 850,000
Chalmers Innovation Seed Fund has invested SEK 850,000 in technology start-up Orthocone.
To SBO or IPO, that is the question
Recent evidence has shown that for good companies the barren exit market of last year has been replaced by a tug-of-war between viable divestment routes, writes Emanuel Eftimiu
Trimming down: Northzone reflects new reality for venture funds
While the newly-launched Northzone fund is in many ways a rare success for European venture fundraising in the current market, its modest target reflects the continuing difficulties in securing commitments. By Rikke Eckhoff.
Northzone secures EUR 90m in first close of venture fund
Nordic venture investor Northzone Ventures has secured EUR 90m in a first close of its sixth fund.
The only way is up: new poll reveals strong optimism for 2010
Most readers are optimistic for the year ahead - but cynics have good cause for concern. By Kimberly Romaine.
CapMan winds down Finnventure funds; exits Turo Tailor
Finnish GP CapMan has sold Turo Tailor AB, a producer of men's suits, to the company's management. The business was the last investment in the Finnventure funds.
Q&A: Hungry for secondaries
The secondaries team of NorgesInvestor is aggressively chasing opportunities in the Nordic region. Rikke Eckhoff asks partner Dylan Wolff how he sees the secondaries market.
CapMan invests in Hermelinen
CapMan has invested the Swedish private health care centre Hermelinen.
MySQL founder backs MoSync
VC firm Open Ocean Capital, backed by MySQL founder Michael "Monty" Widenius has invested an undisclosed sum in MoSync, a provider of mobile application tools for standardisation.
General Atlantic appoints senior advisor for Europe
General Atlantic (GA) has appointed Mike McTighe as special advisor to the firm in Europe.
Q&A: Reaching the mezzanine level
Armada Mezzanine recently spun out of Eqvitec. Rikke Eckhoff catches up with managing partner Pertti Nurmio.
California mis-places the agents
CalPERS, CalSTERS trickier to access т but for the wrong reasons, reports Kimberly Romaine