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Rutland hires ex-Deloitte executive
Turnaround investor Rutland Partners has hired James Barrington-Wells as an investment executive.
SAP invests in HTGF II
German business software provider SAP has invested in High-Tech Gründerfonds II, a venture fund focusing on start-ups in the technology sector.
Telefónica launches €300m network of VC funds
Telefónica Digital Venture Capital, the venture subsidiary of Spanish telecommunications firm Telefónica, has launched a €300m network of venture capital funds named Amérigo.
NVM backs MBO of Silverwing Group
NVM Private Equity has backed the ТЃ7.5m management buyout of Welsh testing specialist Silverwing Group.
Penta becomes sole owner of Dôvera despite nationalisation talks
Central European investor Penta has acquired the remaining 50% of portfolio company Dôvera from Prefto Holding Ltd to become the sole owner of the Slovak health insurance firm.
Lyceum's Access Group acquires Prelytis for €4m
British business software provider Access Group, backed by Lyceum Capital, has bought French business intelligence provider Prelytis for тЌ4m.
OpenGate buys Zodiac Recreational
OpenGate Capital has acquired French inflatable boats manufacturer Zodiac Recreational from its parent Zodiac Marine & Pool, a Carlyle portfolio company.
Sam Archer joins Bluebox
Advisory firm Bluebox has hired Sam Archer as a corporate executive. He joins the firm from Bridges Ventures.
Pinsent Masons opens Paris office
Law firm Pinsent Masons has opened a new office in Paris, with a team coming over from Mazars' legal arm Marccus Partners.
Three out of four GPs create jobs
Job creation
Foresight backs £21m organic waste facility
Foresight has committed ТЃ11m to special purpose vehicle TEG Biogas London.
Initiative & Finance exits Nomadvance in trade sale
Initiative & Finance has sold its stake in French tracking technology specialist Nomadvance in a trade sale to Hub telécom.
Foreign GPs boost Nordic buyout figures
Two months into the second half of 2012 and buyout statistics for the Nordics send out mixed signals.
AXA PE backs Place des Leads
AXA Private Equity has invested €3m in Paris-based data collection company Place des Leads in exchange for a minority stake.
Active Venture Partners holds final close on €54m
Active Venture Partners has closed its second technology fund on €54m.
Access to growth finance a key concern for UK businesses, ECI survey shows
ECI Partners' 2012 Growth Survey of UK SMEs reveals the business climate is still impacted by the UK's dependency on European trade and the difficulty in securing finance.
Arle loses ETG in debt-for-equity swap
Arle Capital Partners' portfolio company EurotaxGlass (ETG) has been seized by its lenders, as an agreement on the reduction of its debt pile couldn't be reached.
LDC pumps £20m into restaurant fund
UK-based GP LDC has invested ТЃ20m in Hill Capital Partners LLP's new restaurants-focused vehicle.
Demeter Partners and WMS invest in Dr. Födisch Umweltmesstechnik
Demeter Partners and CFH Beteiligungsgesellschaft's Wachstumsfonds Mittelstand Sachsen (WMS) have acquired a 26.5% stake in German cleantech business Dr. Födisch Umweltmesstechnik.
Changes to IPO rules under discussion at Downing Street
Technology companies with high growth rates could be allowed to float just 10% of their business on the London Stock Exchange if proposals under discussion at Downing Street are accepted.
PAR Capital secures majority stake in Advanced Inflight Alliance
US firm PAR Capital Management has bought an 86% stake in German listed inflight entertainment company Advanced Inflight Alliance (AIA) following a public takeover offer.
Penta Capital in £560m offer for Redrow
Listed UK house builder Redrow has received a takeover approach from its chairman, backed by a number of investment funds including Penta Capital.
ISIS backs MBO of Impetus Automotive
ISIS Equity Partners has supported the MBO of consultancy firm Impetus Automotive.
Candover NAV per share drops 10%
Listed private equity firm Candover Investments has announced a NAV per share of 642p at 30 June, down 10% from 717p at the end of December 2011.