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Life sciences: testing times ahead?
Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology have fared marginally better than other sectors during the global recession, but the last two years have still been lacklustre for private equity investments in life sciences. However, with a healthy number of deals already...
DN Capital hires Tom Buehlmann
DN Capital has appointed Tom Buehlmann as a Venture Partner, to focus on deal origination.
Sofinnova Partners et al. invest €13.7m in McPhy Energy
Sofinnova Partners, GimV and Amundi Private Equity have backed McPhy Energy with a €13.7m second round of funding, alongside historic investors
Intera invests in Toivonen Yhtiöt
Intera Equity Partners has invested in demolition and waste processing specialist Toivonen Yhtiöt.
Fouriertransform invests in El-Forest
Fouriertransform has invested SEK 20m through the issue of new shares in El-Forest AB.
Vækstfonden provides funding for EntomoPharm
Vækstfonden has taken a stake in EntomoPharm for an undisclosed amount.
Siparex exits Keria
Siparex has sold its entire stake in lighting products retailer Keria to the founder's family.
SAP Ventures backs Irish software developer Aepona
SAP Ventures has joined the $10m series-C funding of UK software developer Aepona, bringing the funding round to completion.
Midven launches £18m small cap fund
UK venture capital investor, Midven, has launched Exceed - Midlands Advantage Fund, a £18m UK-focused fund targeting small companies the West Midlands region.
CapMan Buyout IX reaches final close
CapMan Buyout IX fund has raised €294.6m at final close.
Maven backs £6m buyout of XPD8
Maven Capital Partners has backed the management buyout of UK-based software technology vendor, XPD8 Solutions.
Sovereign Capital acquires Tech Music Schools
Sovereign Capital has acquired a majority stake in Tech Music Schools (TMS), for an undisclosed amount.
UK Watch: 2010 activity ahead of 2009 at halfway mark
Large buyout activity in the UK has surpassed the whole of 2009 at the halfway mark, according to the latest unquote” UK Watch.
SV Life Sciences closes fifth fund on $523m
SV Life Sciences Fund V has closed on $523m, exceeding its $400m target.
HgCapital acquires Teufel Speakers
HgCapital has acquired a majority stake in German speakers manufacturer Teufel from Riverside.
Gilde's latest fund reaches €800m hard cap
Gilde Buyout Partners have closed their Gilde Buyout Fund IV on €800m.
Fouriertransform invests SEK 28m in Alelion Batteries
Fouriertransform AB (FTAB) has invested SEK 28m in Alelion Batteries AB through a share issue.
IPO of EPiServer cancelled
Venture capital investors Amadeus Capital, Northzone Ventures and Monterro Holding have pulled plans to list portfolio company EPiServer.
AAC Capital puts U-Pol up for sale
Industry reports suggest AAC Capital is looking to sell car body filler company U-Pol.
Graphite Capital to sell Micheldever Tyre Services
Graphite Capital is looking for a buyer for its portfolio company Micheldever Tyre Services, according to reports.
Avista Capital Partners expands into Europe
Avista Capital Partners will establish a European presence by opening an office in London. The private equity firm's European activities will trade under the newly formed Avista Capital Europe.
Sovereign Capital backs Paragon acquisition of Platinum
Sovereign Capital portfolio company, Paragon, has acquired Platinum Training & Development.
GE Capital appoints European leveraged finance director
Dan Matthews has joined GE Capital as executive director of its European leveraged finance unit.
Oxford Capital adds Watts to investment team
Oxford Capital Partners has appointed Colin Watts as investment director.