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French presidential election spells bad news for PE industry
The regulatory landscape is getting tougher across Europe for private equity - but French players might have more to worry about than most, as presidential candidates unveil measures that could affect the industry. Greg Gille reports
Troika launches technology venture fund
Troika Ventures, backed by parent company Sberbank of Russia, has launched a $100m technology venture fund.
Phoenix-backed Musto to restructure debts
Phoenix portfolio company Musto is to begin a process of restructuring its debts in the next few weeks, according to reports.
Foresight reaps 2x multiple on exit from Factory Media
Foresight Group has sold its majority stake in London-based action sports media publisher Factory Media to Forward Internet Group (FIG), reaping a money multiple of more than 2x.
Lion Capital to carve Findus Nordic operations
Lion Capital is in talks to sell part of UK frozen food manufacturer Findus, according to reports.
Shore Capital expands capital markets team
Shore Capital has announced several additions to its capital markets team.
Doughty Hanson co-founder dies aged 54
Doughty Hanson co-founder Nigel Doughty died at his home on Saturday aged just 54.
Private equity firms prepare to take over USP Hospitales
Spanish hospital chain USP Hospitales has received bids from a number of private equity funds.
Reed Smith hires Binder from SJ Berwin
Reed Smith has hired SJ Berwin partner Justus Binder as head of its German private equity practice.
Duke Street acquires stake in Parabis for €164.4m
Duke Street has invested in British legal management and claims services company Parabis Group.
DST Global invests in German online retailer
DST Global has bought a 4%-stake in German online fashion retailer Zalando.
The North West Fund backs B2B development consultancy
The North West Fund has announced its investment in B2B IT consultancy Channel Intellect.
Swedish parliament debates limiting PE investments
The role of private equity ownership in the welfare sector has sparked debate in the Swedish parliament, with the opposition party calling for tougher rules on the industry.
LDC supports Pertemps Network Group MBO
LDC has backed a management buyout merging UK-based recruitment services providers Pertemps and Network Group.
KKR appoints former Morgan Stanley exec as infrastructure director
KKR has appointed former Morgan Stanley infrastructure executive Vincent Policard as a director in its infrastructure team.
EI backs wind energy newco
Enterprise Investors has invested €40m in Polish wind farm newco Wento.
Mid Europa and France Telecom-Orange sell Orange Austria for €1.3bn
Mid Europa Partners and France Telecom-Orange have agreed to sell their combined 100% share in Orange Austria to Hutchison 3G Austria for €1.3bn.
Private equity owners replace Fitness First management team
BC Partners has axed the Fitness First core management team in a bid to prevent the company sinking under its high-interest loans, according to reports.
Fidelity Growth leads $11m funding round for Stylistpick
Fidelity Growth Partners Europe has joined existing investors Accel Partners and Index Ventures in an $11m series-B funding round in London-based online fashion service Stylistpick.
Hogan Lovells appoints new partner in Paris
Hogan Lovells has appointed Xavier Doumen as a partner at the private equity practice in Paris.
SEP appoints senior executive for energy fund
Scottish Equity Partners has announced the appointment of Tony Robison as senior energy executive of its Environmental Energies Fund.
Trident Capital leads $8m investment round for AlienVault
Trident Capital has led an $8m series-B investment round for Spanish security information and event management service provider AlienVault. Coinvestment was provided by previous investors in the company Adara Venture Partners and Neotec Capital Riesgo....
FSA criticises MiFID revision
The Financial Services Authority has remarked that the current draft of the MiFID could be harmful to AIFs.
TPG in £508m bid for GlobeOp
TPG has launched a bid for LSE-listed hedge funds administrator GlobeOp, valuing the company at around twice its market cap prior to announcement.