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SEP invests £6m in ControlCircle
Scottish Equity Partners (SEP) has invested £6m in communications and data technology services provider, ControlCircle.
Bowmark Capital backs £48m Leaders MBO
Bowmark Capital has backed the £48m management buyout of specialist lettings agency Leaders from RO Group, a property investment and development business.
EVCA survey points to AIFM danger
While many had been nervously anticipating the decision on the AIFM directive today, it seems that everyone will have to wait a little longer, as the topic was taken off the agenda at the EU finance ministers' meeting, in what is seemingly a positive...
BlueGem in line to acquire Liberty after company sells flagship store
BlueGem Capital Partners is said to be the frontrunner to acquire luxury retailer Liberty in a deal worth more than £40m.
Adveq hires Hricko and de Vaivre
Global fund-of-funds Adveq has appointed Tomas Hricko as head of its new product management and development team, and Alexandre de Vaivre as executive director and head of Adveq's European client relations.
New £90m VC fund launches in Yorkshire
A £90m venture capital and loan fund has been launched to boost business growth in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Online retail added to basket
The retail sector has seen increasing dealflow of late with the online sub-sector remaining largely unaffected by economic woes. Mareen Goebel investigates
NVM acquires Lanner from 3i in £3m deal
NVM Private Equity has backed the £3m management buyout of simulation software provider Lanner Group from 3i, which owned a minority stake in the company.
US house targets Liverpool FC
Private equity firm Rhone Group has reportedly made a £118.5m bid for a 40% stake in Liverpool FC.
PEF and TowerBrook team up to help London’s youth
The Private Equity Foundation (PEF) has announced a partnership with TowerBrook Capital Partners and TowerBrook Foundation to support two new charitable youth schemes in London.
Sovereign-backed EEG acquires Future Environmental Services assets
Sovereign Capital-backed Euro Environmental Group (EEG) has acquired certain trading assets from Future Environmental Services.
Permira, Candover, Cinven lose control of Gala Coral
Gala Coral's fate is understood to have finally been sealed after its lenders have agreed to a long-awaited restructuring deal that will see Gala's mezzanine creditors take complete control of the business from private equity owners Permira, Candover...
KKR and Warner in break-up bid talks for EMI
KKR and Warner Music Group are reportedly in talks to launch a break-up bid for EMI, which is currently owned by Terra Firma, who acquired the business in 2007 in a £4bn deal.
KKR plans $7.5bn IPO
KKR is planning an IPO on the New York Stock Exchange, according to a regulatory filing today, giving the group a market capitalisation of $7.5bn.
The public-to-private riddle
Public-to-privates appear to be back in vogue. But why were they so conspicuously absent when stock prices were bottoming out and why are they back now on the back of a prolonged rally? Ashley Wassall investigates
Advent readies Poundland for sale
Advent International has reportedly hired advisers to prepare discount retail chain Poundland for sale.
DFJ Esprit appoints new senior advisor
Venture capital firm DFJ Esprit has appointed Mikko Suonenlahti as senior adviser.
EVCA conference: clear and present danger ahead
The EVCA conference examines the state of private equity and highlights the threat posed by the AIFM directive. Emanuel Eftimiu reports from Geneva
Carbon Trust invests in Oxsensis
Cleantech venture investor Carbon Trust has led a £3m series-C funding round for Oxsensis, a developer of industrial temperature sensors.
PPF weighs private equity investments to boost returns
The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) is considering set to include private equity and infrastructure investments in its portfolio.
Catapult exits Atlantic Link
Catapult Venture Managers (CVM) has exited its investment in software provider Atlantic Link via a trade sale to Kaplan IT Learning in a deal of undisclosed value.
Private equity puts retail on the shopping list
Quite surprisingly, the retail sector has been generating significant interest from private equity as of late, indicating that this area of the market has the potential to return to its pre-credit crisis glory. Deborah Sterescu reports.
Advent appoints operating partner for health sector
Advent International has appointed Christian Grenier as operating partner. He will provide advice on investment opportunities in the healthcare and specialty chemical sectors.
Carlyle takeover talks with Shanks put to an end
Carlyle is no longer in talks with waste management company Shanks over a potential takeover, as the private equity firm's lower offer of 120 pence per share was rejected outright by the business' board yesterday.