UK / Ireland
Private Equity Art Exhibition raises more than £20k
Following recent media scrutiny of private equity deal-doing, the industry looks once again in dire need of hiring a PR guru to protect its public image.
Spark Impact appoints two
Early-stage VC firm Spark Impact has appointed Marc d'Abbadie and Andy Round as investment director and investment manager respectively.
Guernsey and the AIFMD: Directing the Directive
Having set so much in motion already, Guernsey's optimism over meeting the first deadline for private placement regimes (to continue marketing across European jurisdictions up until 2015) seems well-founded. But what about the next stage - the all-important...
Kernel Capital invests €500,000 in FeedHenry
Kernel Capital has invested €500,000 in Waterford-based cloud solutions provider FeedHenry Limited.
AXA pays $1.7bn for Citi’s 207 LP stakes
Large transactions continue to drive the market, fueling suspicion that this year’s total will surpass last year’s record $20bn. Kimberly Romaine reports
Unigestion hits €190m for secondaries; €70m for Environmental Fund
Unigestion has reached a final close of €190m for its Secondary Opportunity Fund II LP, unquote” can reveal.
Beaubridge to announce two deals this summer
Beaubridge, the new name for Partner Capital ONE, has four deals in its pipeline, two of which are likely to close in the coming months.
CALL FOR ENTRIES - unquote” British Private Equity Awards
Entries are due next Friday for this year's Awards.
Ex-Citi banker to join Terra Firma
Terra Firma is set to appoint Kamal Tabet, a former Citigroup investment banker, as managing director and head of investor relations, according to media reports.
French activity catching up to UK
Traditionally playing second fiddle to the UK market in terms of private equity activity levels, France got off to a busy start in 2011. Can it upset the status quo? Greg Gille investigates
Riverside's Karsten Langer becomes EVCA chairman
The general assembly of the European Venture Capital Association (EVCA) has elected Karsten Langer, partner of The Riverside Company, as its chairman for the year to June 2012.
UK & Ireland unquote" out now
The latest digital edition of UK & Ireland unquote” is out now, featuring all the latest analysis, deals and exits in the region.
CalPERS appoints new private equity investment executive
The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) has appointed Real Desrochers as its new private equity investment executive.
UK & Ireland unquote" 31 May 2011
Exponent Private Equity is in exclusive talks to acquire BBC Worldwide’s magazine business BBC Magazines, according to reports.
Apax refinances Trader Media Group
Apax Partners and Guardian Media Group have refinanced Trader Media Group (TMG), receiving a £280m dividend.
Discipline key to success in Nordics
“The mid-market has been remarkably well disciplined in the last couple of years in the Nordics,” Gustav Bard, MD of 3i Nordics said this morning in Stockholm. “Such restraint will help make this a very good vintage,” he continued, speaking at...
Maven opens Edinburgh office and expands its team
Maven Capital Partners has opened an office in Edinburgh and appointed four investment and portfolio executives.
Shackleton exits OSM stake
Shackleton Ventures has sold it stake in IT specialist Open Systems Management Ltd (OSM).
Mezzanine: Waiting for the rain
Mezzanine players have endured a drought for some time now. The first rain clouds may just have appeared on the horizon, as Emanuel Eftimiu finds out.
Exponent in exclusive talks for BBC Magazines
Exponent Private Equity is in exclusive talks to acquire BBC Worldwide’s magazine business BBC Magazines, according to reports.
unquote” British Private Equity Awards 2011 - nominations open
Nominations for the unquote” British Private Equity Awards 2011 are now open.
Bowmark-backed Leaders Lettings acquires JSM
Bowmark Capital’s portfolio company Leaders Lettings has acquired JSM Property Management.
Large exits up 60% year-on-year
So far, 2011 has seen a surge in exit activity for private equity funds, with large-scale divestments seeing a significant recovery in particular. John Bakie gives an overview
BlackRock adds direct private equity
BlackRock has announced the addition of private equity to its alternative offerings for clients.