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Video Interview: 3i's Michael Queen
The private equity landscape has changed since the financial crisis, and firms will need to adopt new strategies to make a success of their portfolio companies, according to 3i's chief executive, Michael Queen.
Oxford Capital Partners invests in Flirtomatic
Oxford Capital Partners has invested in online social network Flirtomatic, joining Doughty Hanson Technology Ventures, Seraphim Capital and Nauta Capital as investors.
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Barclays Private Equity (BPE) has reached an agreement to enable its management to acquire the buyout arm from its parent bank.
Mid-market: The next big thing?
Even though big buyouts have staged a spectacular comeback in 2010, mid-market transactions are widely expected to be at the forefront of dealflow and value creation going forward – but strong headwinds could make for a rough, if ultimately rewarding,...
ISIS exits Credit Solutions in £10m trade sale
ISIS Equity Partners has sold its stake in UK debt recovery and management services provider Credit Solutions to arvato, for a total cash consideration of £10m.
Matrix announces new £21m VCT fundraising
Matrix Private Equity Partners has launched a £21m fundraising process for three of the VCTs it manages.
Nordic Capital acquires Britax from Carlyle
Nordic Capital has acquired child car-safety seat producer Britax Childcare Holdings Ltd from The Carlyle Group.
Investec expands private equity offering
Invest Growth & Acquisition Finance has added senior debt and preferred equity to its core stable of lending facilities for private equity transactions.
Secondary buyouts: black sheep of the industry?
Secondary buyouts have often come under fire, accused of offering poor returns for LPs. But new research suggests secondary returns can match those seen in primary buyouts. John Bakie investigates
Octopus hires Simon Andrews to venture team
Simon Andrews has joined the venture division at Octopus Investments from Silicon Valley Bank.
Barclays PE spin-off gains clarity
Barclays Private Equity (BPE) has reached an agreement to enable its management to acquire the buyout arm from its parent bank, according to reports.
Isle of Man pitches for business in the new PE environment
It may seem counter-intuitive, in a particularly bleak fundraising environment, to be heavily promoting the latest iteration of a specialist tax-efficient fund structure, but that is what the Isle of Man has been doing. Julian Longhurst investigates.
HIG Capital hires McIlroy to UK team
HIG Europe, the European affiliate of HIG Capital, has hired Neil McIlroy as an associate in the company’s London office. The appointment bring the company’s UK investment team to 25.
Intel Summit: The future of tech investment
The Intel Capital CEO summit not only shed a light on future technology but also brought back some well known faces. Emanuel Eftimiu reports.
Carey Olsen appoints new corporate partner
Carey Olsen, the Channel Islands law firm, has appointed Christopher Anderson as a partner in its Guernsey corporate and finance team.
Sovereign-backed Choice acquires Excel
Sovereign Capital portfolio company Choice Care Group has acquired Excel Support Services Limited, a provider of supported living for people with learning disabilities.
Livingstone Partners makes three new appointments
Livingstone Partners has responded to increasing dealflow levels by adding three new corporate financiers to its London-based team.
Carried interest tax debate re-kindled
Carried interest earned by private equity GPs is taxed as capital gains, not as income: that’s just the way it is. The Obama administration promised to end this tax break, but the reform was quietly swept under the carpet. However, the debate looks...
Blackstone-backed ICS acquires Pulse
Blackstone Group portfolio company Independent Clinical Services (ICS) has acquired Pulse Staffing Ltd from HgCapital.
Atlantic Bridge launches second fund with €85m commitments
Atlantic Bridge has announced the first close of its Atlantic Bridge II fund, with €85m committed.
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unquote” has launched a mobile friendly version of its website, allowing subscribers to check on all the latest deal and industry news while on the move.
Debt adviser Marlborough Partners launched
A new debt advice company, Marlborough Partners, was officially launched today in London.
Private equity firms circle NHS staffing arm
Soon-to-be privatised NHS Professionals is set to attract private equity attention, according to media reports.
LDC to be spun out
The private equity arm of Lloyds Bank, LDC, is to be spun out from its parent, according to reports.