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UK & Ireland unquote” 19 September 2011
unquote” has learned that fund-of-funds Capital Dynamics has seen 10 staff depart recently. Some of the moves stem from the closure of its Switzerland-focused investments in clean-tech.
Scottish Equity Partners announces fund launch
British growth equity and venture capital investor Scottish Equity Partners (SEP) has launched new fund SEP IV, already raising £185m.
UK mid-market recovery stalls
Following strong signs of recovery in 2010, the UK mid-market had stalled this year, according to the latest unquote” Regional Mid-Market Barometer, in association with LDC.
Pantheon announces private equity programme
Fund-of-funds investor Pantheon has launched a global private equity co-investment programme together with German pension fund Bayerische Versorgungskammer (BVK).
TA Associates hires Dietrich Hauptmeier in London
TA Associates has hired Dietrich Hauptmeier as Senior Vice President in its London office.
LPs welcome Dodd-Frank but GPs worried
It may be more cumbersome regulation which will see scores of PE firms tightening their compliance regimes over the coming weeks, but a raft of LPs are embracing the introduction of the Dodd-Frank Act. Susannah Birkwood reports
MMC leads £2.75m round for Base79
MMC Ventures has led a £2.75m financing round for online content publisher Base79.
Baird adds chairman; Appoints new head of European investment banking
Baird International has appointed David Silver as head of European investment banking as part of a major change at the top of the company.
Vision Capital hires Robinson to head investor relations
Vision Capital has hired Charles Robinson as head of investor relations, effective from 19 September.
Investors shift focus on healthcare funding
Medical industries are often seen as a safe haven for investors in difficult times, proving to be robust and anti-cyclical as consumers cut down on luxuries to maintain spending on life’s essentials. But there are two very different stories in today’s...
August-backed FSP acquires 14th bolt-on
Funeral Services Partnership, a portfolio company of August Equity, has completed its 14th bolt-on with the acquisition of the Hampshire-based Brian Wilton Funeral Home.
Kelso Place appoints new partner
Special situations investor Kelso Place Asset Management has appointed Philip Dougall as partner to its London-based investment team.
August Equity’s Lifeways bolts on Inclusive and Support
August Equity-backed supported living provider Lifeways has signed off its 10th acquisition following the bolt-ons of Inclusive Holdings and Support Options.
Save the date: unquote” 20th anniversary summit
Invaluable market insight and A-list networking: the unquote” team looks forward to welcoming you at its 20th anniversary summit on September 22.
Bridges Ventures invests £2m in Ardenham Energy
Bridges Ventures has provided £2m of funding for renewable energy company Ardenham Energy.
Capital Dynamics loses 10
Unquote” has learned that fund-of-funds Capital Dynamics has seen a number of departures recently, some of which stemmed from the recent closure of its Switzerland-focused investments in clean-tech.
UK & Ireland unquote” 5 September 2011
Private equity firms are unlikely to show much appetite for struggling 3i-backed Chorion, the owner of the Mr Men franchise, corporate finance adviser Jeremy Rayment said last week.
Pass the parcel deals get personal
A spate of private equity investors have acquired portfolio companies from their previous employers in recent months. Is this is a clever way of sourcing deals or a sign of unscrupulous behaviour? Susannah Birkwood finds out
Enara completes 30th acquisition
August Equity-backed Enara has acquired Colvin Nursing Agency and Longacre Homecare.
VC-backed PolyTherics raises £2.15m
Imperial Innovations Group, YFM Equity Partners and ProVen Health VCT have provided UK-based biotech company PolyTherics with £2.15m of funding.
Beringea backs Community Pharmacy
Beringea, the manager of the ProVen VCTs, has backed a new pharmacy chain.
Carlyle float may herald market peak
The buyout titan may actually be timing the market well. Kimberly Romaine reports.
BGF announces communications director
Jon Rhodes has been appointed director of communications and marketing for the Business Growth Fund (BGF).