Nordics
The worst is yet to come
It was supposed to be a seminar about green shoots, organised by the Nordic Chamber of Commerce together with Argentum and other industry players and held at the London Stock Exchange. But one presentation after another exceeded the last in sober realism,...
Norway ventured, Norway gained
Government-backed LP Argentum has published its venture returns, showing that, despite common belief, stable and good returns can be made from venture investments. By Rikke Lilla Eckhoff
SWEDEN - InnKap et al. acquire 90% stake in Projectplace
Investor AB's venture arm, Investor Growth Capital (IGC), has, alongside InnovationsKapital and ViaVenture, acquired a 90% stake in Projectplace, a provider of web-based online collaboration tools. The three investors acquire a 30% stake each, while the...
EUROPE - NB Private Equity lists on SFM
Euronext-listed NB Private Equity Partners (formerly Lehman Brothers Private Equity) has announced the admission of its class A ordinary shares to the Specialist Fund Market (SFM) of the London Stock Exchange, effective this morning.
SWEDEN - Nordic Capital-backed Thule divests US towing operations
Nordic Capital-backed Thule, a provider of sports and utility transportation equipment, has divested its North American towing systems operations, including the brand Valley, through a management buy-out.
SWEDEN - SLS Invest backs Gyros with SEK 80m
Life science investor SLS Invest has, alongside Industrifonden, invested SEK 80m into Swedish biotechnology company Gyros. Following the transaction, SLS owns 88% of the company, while Industrifonden will take an 8% stake.
EUROPE - EVCA task force calls for EUR 1bn threshold
Two months on from the launch of the European Commission's proposed Alternative Investment Fund Manangers (AIFM) Directive, the EVCA Brussels Task Force has published its formal response, which calls for an increased in the minimum qualifying threshold...
DENMARK - EQT's Bodilsen files for insolvency
EQT portfolio company Bodilsen, a manufacturer of flat-packed furniture, has filed for bankruptcy after ongoing talks to save the business failed.
GLOBAL - KKR to merge with KPE
Private equity giant KKR has announced that it will go through with a planned merger with its Amsterdam-listed fund KKR Private Equity (KPE), though a subsequent floatation on NYSE is still likely to be some way off.
GLOBAL- Madison's Mosher to retire
According to reports, Madison Dearborn Capital Partners co-founder David Mosher is to retire after 17 years at the firm.
Due diligence: Levelling the playing field
In a market dominated by distressed sales and complex restructuring operations, the role of intermediaries has taken on renewed significance, writes Ashley Wassall
In rude health
The is currently something of a buzz around the healthcare sector, but there may not be opportunities for all. By Ashley Wassall
EUROPE - Sun Capital loses managing director
Philip Dougall, managing director of Sun Capital Partners Europe, has resigned after six years with the firm.
EUROPE - Marwyn to launch recovery fund on SFM
Investment and advisory group Marwyn intends to launch a UK-based recovery fund on the Specialist Fund Market (SFM) of the London Stock Exchange, The Marwyn Alternative Capital Fund, which will be aimed at businesses suffering depressed valuations as...
GLOBAL - KKR may not float
Reports suggest that private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co (KKR) is rethinking its plans to float on the NYSE.
GLOBAL - Barclays accepts BlackRock's offer for BGI
Barclays' board of directors has accepted BlackRock's offer to acquire its asset management division Barclays Global Investors (BGI), with the price tag thought to be around $10bn.
SWEDEN - AP6 backs mobile solutions business Accumulate
The Sixth Swedish Pension Fund has invested an undisclosed sum into Accumulate, a technology provider of connected mobile solutions.