Cee - Region - Unquote Cee - Region BHM Group builds on PE strategy, eyes European medtech and renewable energy acquisitions Czech Republic-headquartered family office is targeting DACH and CEE region deals https://www.unquote.com/IMG/154/29154/jan-cerny-2023-web-185x114.jpeg https://www.unquote.com/cee/news/3029928/bhm-group-builds-on-pe-strategy-eyes-european-medtech-and-renewable-energy-acquisitions https://www.unquote.com/cee/news/3029928/bhm-group-builds-on-pe-strategy-eyes-european-medtech-and-renewable-energy-acquisitions https://www.unquote.com/cee/news/3029928/bhm-group-builds-on-pe-strategy-eyes-european-medtech-and-renewable-energy-acquisitions Fri, 01 Sep 2023 10:36:00 +0100 Trind VC plans up to five early-stage investments in next six months VC has deployed around 10% of its second, EUR 55m fund and plans to invest in up to 40 startups https://www.unquote.com/IMG/144/29144/reima-linnanvirta-2023-web-185x114.jpeg https://www.unquote.com/cee/news/3029907/trind-vc-plans-up-to-five-early-stage-investments-in-next-six-months https://www.unquote.com/cee/news/3029907/trind-vc-plans-up-to-five-early-stage-investments-in-next-six-months https://www.unquote.com/cee/news/3029907/trind-vc-plans-up-to-five-early-stage-investments-in-next-six-months Thu, 31 Aug 2023 11:44:00 +0100 Letter from the editor: Unquote is moving to Mergermarket Unquote Editor Harriet Matthews outlines Unquote.com's upcoming move to the Mergermarket platform and the new capabilities and intelligence that this brings to Unquote readers https://www.unquote.com/IMG/150/29150/mergermarket-logo-web-185x114.jpeg https://www.unquote.com/unquote/news/3029920/letter-from-the-editor-unquote-is-moving-to-mergermarket https://www.unquote.com/unquote/news/3029920/letter-from-the-editor-unquote-is-moving-to-mergermarket https://www.unquote.com/unquote/news/3029920/letter-from-the-editor-unquote-is-moving-to-mergermarket Wed, 30 Aug 2023 12:24:00 +0100 Actera Group explores strategic options for Celebi Ground Handling Several investors placed bids for the company in 2022 but mismatch in pricing didn't lead to a deal https://www.unquote.com/IMG/829/18829/luggage-web-185x114.jpeg https://www.unquote.com/cee/news/3029921/actera-group-explores-strategic-options-for-celebi-ground-handling https://www.unquote.com/cee/news/3029921/actera-group-explores-strategic-options-for-celebi-ground-handling https://www.unquote.com/cee/news/3029921/actera-group-explores-strategic-options-for-celebi-ground-handling Wed, 30 Aug 2023 10:51:21 +0100 Iron Wolf Capital targets EUR 70m for second vehicle Baltic investor anticipates early 2024 launch and will focus on early-stage AI and deeptech startups https://www.unquote.com/IMG/585/27585/euros-notes-fundraising-launch-web-185x114.jpeg https://www.unquote.com/cee/news/3029909/iron-wolf-capital-targets-eur-70m-for-second-vehicle https://www.unquote.com/cee/news/3029909/iron-wolf-capital-targets-eur-70m-for-second-vehicle https://www.unquote.com/cee/news/3029909/iron-wolf-capital-targets-eur-70m-for-second-vehicle Wed, 30 Aug 2023 10:06:22 +0100 Siena aims to hold new VC secondaries fund first close in late 2023 or early 2024 Secondary investments specialist will target EUR 30m to EUR 50m for new fund https://www.unquote.com/IMG/140/29140/lauri-isotamm-2023-web-185x114.jpg https://www.unquote.com/cee/news/3029898/siena-aims-to-hold-new-vc-secondaries-fund-first-close-in-late-2023-or-early-2024 https://www.unquote.com/cee/news/3029898/siena-aims-to-hold-new-vc-secondaries-fund-first-close-in-late-2023-or-early-2024 https://www.unquote.com/cee/news/3029898/siena-aims-to-hold-new-vc-secondaries-fund-first-close-in-late-2023-or-early-2024 Tue, 29 Aug 2023 09:18:31 +0100 Credo Ventures sees activity uptick, plans further deals in 2023 with EUR 75m fourth fund Czech VC firm's latest vehicle is around 50% deployed and expects to make 25-30 deals in total https://www.unquote.com/IMG/133/29133/guillaume-fournier-2023-web-185x114.jpeg https://www.unquote.com/cee/news/3029882/credo-ventures-sees-activity-uptick-plans-further-deals-in-2023-with-eur-75m-fourth-fund https://www.unquote.com/cee/news/3029882/credo-ventures-sees-activity-uptick-plans-further-deals-in-2023-with-eur-75m-fourth-fund https://www.unquote.com/cee/news/3029882/credo-ventures-sees-activity-uptick-plans-further-deals-in-2023-with-eur-75m-fourth-fund Wed, 23 Aug 2023 10:28:30 +0100 VC Profile: Kogito Ventures in the market with new early-stage fund, targets EUR 40m Lux-registered UPWIND VC has already secured EUR 10m in commitments; Polish GP aims to kick of deployment in 2024 https://www.unquote.com/IMG/127/14127/poland-july2013-185x114.jpg https://www.unquote.com/cee/analysis/3029848/vc-profile-kogito-ventures-in-the-market-with-new-early-stage-fund-targets-eur-40m https://www.unquote.com/cee/analysis/3029848/vc-profile-kogito-ventures-in-the-market-with-new-early-stage-fund-targets-eur-40m https://www.unquote.com/cee/analysis/3029848/vc-profile-kogito-ventures-in-the-market-with-new-early-stage-fund-targets-eur-40m Thu, 17 Aug 2023 09:29:00 +0100 Turkven exits MNG Kargo, expects partial exit from Mikro Yazilim Turkish GP sold its majority stake in Turkish parcel delivery business and could make a second exit to PE-backed TeamSystem https://www.unquote.com/IMG/376/20376/parcel-delivery-box-web-185x114.jpeg https://www.unquote.com/cee/news/3029728/turkven-exits-mng-kargo-expects-partial-exit-from-mikro-yazilim https://www.unquote.com/cee/news/3029728/turkven-exits-mng-kargo-expects-partial-exit-from-mikro-yazilim https://www.unquote.com/cee/news/3029728/turkven-exits-mng-kargo-expects-partial-exit-from-mikro-yazilim Fri, 28 Jul 2023 14:04:52 +0100 Sluggish PE market struggles with deal execution, braces for pent-up demand wave Financing challenges and valuation discrepancies have stymied deal count and volume, but hopes pinned on 4Q 2023 and beyond https://www.unquote.com/IMG/034/29034/european-sponsor-buyout-activity-at-its-lowest-level-since-2h12-185x114.jpeg https://www.unquote.com/unquote/analysis/3029650/sluggish-pe-market-struggles-with-deal-execution-braces-for-pent-up-demand-wave https://www.unquote.com/unquote/analysis/3029650/sluggish-pe-market-struggles-with-deal-execution-braces-for-pent-up-demand-wave https://www.unquote.com/unquote/analysis/3029650/sluggish-pe-market-struggles-with-deal-execution-braces-for-pent-up-demand-wave Wed, 19 Jul 2023 13:27:00 +0100 Women in PE: Abris Capital Partners' Nachyla on newly launched fundraise and portfolio priorities amid geopolitical challenges Partner Monika Nachyla outlines the CEE-based GP's fundraising and portfolio development plans https://www.unquote.com/IMG/003/29003/monika-nachyla-2023-web-185x114.jpeg https://www.unquote.com/cee/analysis/3029633/women-in-pe-abris-capital-partners-nachyla-on-newly-launched-fundraise-and-portfolio-priorities-amid-geopolitical-challenges https://www.unquote.com/cee/analysis/3029633/women-in-pe-abris-capital-partners-nachyla-on-newly-launched-fundraise-and-portfolio-priorities-amid-geopolitical-challenges https://www.unquote.com/cee/analysis/3029633/women-in-pe-abris-capital-partners-nachyla-on-newly-launched-fundraise-and-portfolio-priorities-amid-geopolitical-challenges Tue, 18 Jul 2023 10:31:14 +0100 European SBOs sink to lowest level since GFC, leaving sponsors weighing exit options Hopes for exits comeback pinned on M&A uptick and shift in valuation expectations in 2H 2023 https://www.unquote.com/IMG/001/29001/european-private-equity-exit-half-yearly-breakdown-2009-2023-185x114.jpeg https://www.unquote.com/unquote/analysis/3029626/european-sbos-sink-to-lowest-level-since-gfc-leaving-sponsors-weighing-exit-options https://www.unquote.com/unquote/analysis/3029626/european-sbos-sink-to-lowest-level-since-gfc-leaving-sponsors-weighing-exit-options https://www.unquote.com/unquote/analysis/3029626/european-sbos-sink-to-lowest-level-since-gfc-leaving-sponsors-weighing-exit-options Fri, 14 Jul 2023 12:32:00 +0100 Unquote Private Equity Podcast: Overcoming the exit impasse Unquote assesses the obstacles to executing successful exits and speaks to Equistone senior partner Steve O’Hare about the GP’s approach to its recent realisations https://www.unquote.com/IMG/844/28844/unquote-private-equity-podcast-new-image-185x114.png https://www.unquote.com/unquote/analysis/3029606/unquote-private-equity-podcast-overcoming-the-exit-impasse https://www.unquote.com/unquote/analysis/3029606/unquote-private-equity-podcast-overcoming-the-exit-impasse https://www.unquote.com/unquote/analysis/3029606/unquote-private-equity-podcast-overcoming-the-exit-impasse Wed, 12 Jul 2023 12:48:00 +0100 Portable refis pave way for smoother sponsor exits in rocky market Sellers are aiming to bolster buyer confidence, securing debt that can be transferred to the next LBO https://www.unquote.com/IMG/489/16489/dollars-loan-web-185x114.jpeg https://www.unquote.com/unquote/analysis/3029576/portable-refis-pave-way-for-smoother-sponsor-exits-in-rocky-market https://www.unquote.com/unquote/analysis/3029576/portable-refis-pave-way-for-smoother-sponsor-exits-in-rocky-market https://www.unquote.com/unquote/analysis/3029576/portable-refis-pave-way-for-smoother-sponsor-exits-in-rocky-market Mon, 10 Jul 2023 10:17:14 +0100 Arcven Capital to raise debut VC secondary purchase fund with EUR 80m target VC aims to provide liquidity to existing startup shareholders, investing EUR 200,00-EUR 2m at discounted valuations https://www.unquote.com/IMG/975/28975/ahmet-berker-argun-2023-web-185x114.jpeg https://www.unquote.com/cee/news/3029577/arcven-capital-to-raise-debut-vc-secondary-purchase-fund-with-eur-80m-target https://www.unquote.com/cee/news/3029577/arcven-capital-to-raise-debut-vc-secondary-purchase-fund-with-eur-80m-target https://www.unquote.com/cee/news/3029577/arcven-capital-to-raise-debut-vc-secondary-purchase-fund-with-eur-80m-target Fri, 07 Jul 2023 10:28:20 +0100 Wellington eyes late-stage growth opportunities with new USD 2.6bn fund GP seeks to address capital needs pre-IPO or sale and anticipates a diverse portfolio for fourth fund https://www.unquote.com/IMG/490/16490/dollars-web-185x114.jpeg https://www.unquote.com/unquote/news/3029551/wellington-eyes-late-stage-growth-opportunities-with-new-usd-26bn-fund https://www.unquote.com/unquote/news/3029551/wellington-eyes-late-stage-growth-opportunities-with-new-usd-26bn-fund https://www.unquote.com/unquote/news/3029551/wellington-eyes-late-stage-growth-opportunities-with-new-usd-26bn-fund Tue, 04 Jul 2023 17:01:00 +0100 The Bolt-Ons Digest - 3 July 2023 Unquote’s selection of the latest add-ons with Palatine's Anthesis, Nordic Capital's Regnology, Waterland's Janssen and more https://www.unquote.com/IMG/989/20989/bolt-on-web-185x114.jpeg https://www.unquote.com/unquote/news/3029543/the-bolt-ons-digest-3-july-2023 https://www.unquote.com/unquote/news/3029543/the-bolt-ons-digest-3-july-2023 https://www.unquote.com/unquote/news/3029543/the-bolt-ons-digest-3-july-2023 Mon, 03 Jul 2023 11:25:11 +0100 Unquote Private Equity Podcast: PE perspectives from Berlin Unquote’s Min Ho and Rachel Lewis digest the key takeaways from this year’s SupeReturn https://www.unquote.com/IMG/844/28844/unquote-private-equity-podcast-new-image-185x114.png https://www.unquote.com/unquote/analysis/3029487/unquote-private-equity-podcast-pe-perspectives-from-berlin https://www.unquote.com/unquote/analysis/3029487/unquote-private-equity-podcast-pe-perspectives-from-berlin https://www.unquote.com/unquote/analysis/3029487/unquote-private-equity-podcast-pe-perspectives-from-berlin Fri, 23 Jun 2023 12:24:00 +0100 EU Foreign Subsidies rules hold specific challenges for PE Sovereign wealth funds and pension funds commitments may trigger EC attention under new EU foreign subsidies regulation https://www.unquote.com/IMG/669/13669/eu-flags-185x114.jpg https://www.unquote.com/unquote/analysis/3029480/eu-foreign-subsidies-rules-hold-specific-challenges-for-pe https://www.unquote.com/unquote/analysis/3029480/eu-foreign-subsidies-rules-hold-specific-challenges-for-pe https://www.unquote.com/unquote/analysis/3029480/eu-foreign-subsidies-rules-hold-specific-challenges-for-pe Thu, 22 Jun 2023 17:43:12 +0100 Omorika Ventures plans year-end first close for EUR 50m southeastern Europe-focused fund VC firm plans to build a portfolio of 20-25 startups and expects to secure a EUR 10m first close https://www.unquote.com/IMG/880/28880/milos-matic-omorika-ventures-185x114.jpeg https://www.unquote.com/cee/news/3029422/omorika-ventures-plans-year-end-first-close-for-eur-50m-southeastern-europe-focused-fund https://www.unquote.com/cee/news/3029422/omorika-ventures-plans-year-end-first-close-for-eur-50m-southeastern-europe-focused-fund https://www.unquote.com/cee/news/3029422/omorika-ventures-plans-year-end-first-close-for-eur-50m-southeastern-europe-focused-fund Tue, 13 Jun 2023 12:15:00 +0100 Eterus Capital lines up dealflow with EUR 10m left to deploy from EUR 40m fund Slovak PE firm is “seriously looking at“ more than 10 potential investments https://www.unquote.com/IMG/879/28879/boris-kostik-eterus-capital-185x114.jpeg https://www.unquote.com/cee/news/3029417/eterus-capital-lines-up-dealflow-with-eur-10m-left-to-deploy-from-eur-40m-fund https://www.unquote.com/cee/news/3029417/eterus-capital-lines-up-dealflow-with-eur-10m-left-to-deploy-from-eur-40m-fund https://www.unquote.com/cee/news/3029417/eterus-capital-lines-up-dealflow-with-eur-10m-left-to-deploy-from-eur-40m-fund Tue, 13 Jun 2023 06:49:00 +0100 European LPs bullish on 2024 PE fund vintages – Coller Capital LPs remain positive on PE but are considering increasing infra and private credit allocations, latest survey shows https://www.unquote.com/IMG/878/28878/business-finance-growth-chart-web-185x114.jpeg https://www.unquote.com/unquote/news/3029416/european-lps-bullish-on-2024-pe-fund-vintages-coller-capital https://www.unquote.com/unquote/news/3029416/european-lps-bullish-on-2024-pe-fund-vintages-coller-capital https://www.unquote.com/unquote/news/3029416/european-lps-bullish-on-2024-pe-fund-vintages-coller-capital Mon, 12 Jun 2023 16:21:36 +0100 From slash-and-burn to grow-and-earn: private equity changes tack Rising cost of capital means value-creation will be vital for next decade of private equity, SuperReturn participants said https://www.unquote.com/IMG/874/28874/intercontinental-berlin-web-185x114.jpeg https://www.unquote.com/unquote/analysis/3029405/from-slash-and-burn-to-grow-and-earn-private-equity-changes-tack https://www.unquote.com/unquote/analysis/3029405/from-slash-and-burn-to-grow-and-earn-private-equity-changes-tack https://www.unquote.com/unquote/analysis/3029405/from-slash-and-burn-to-grow-and-earn-private-equity-changes-tack Fri, 09 Jun 2023 11:52:10 +0100 Carlyle acquires Meopta GP plans to support Czech-American optical products manufacturer’s international expansion https://www.unquote.com/IMG/743/14743/binoculars-web-185x114.jpeg https://www.unquote.com/cee/official-record/3029355/carlyle-acquires-meopta https://www.unquote.com/cee/official-record/3029355/carlyle-acquires-meopta https://www.unquote.com/cee/official-record/3029355/carlyle-acquires-meopta Fri, 02 Jun 2023 13:20:23 +0100 Adams Street secures USD 3.2bn for newest secondaries programme amid LP stakes dealflow uptick Private markets investor has seen LP stakes increase as a proportion of its deployment over the past year, partner Jeff Akers said https://www.unquote.com/IMG/088/16088/dollars-money-web-185x114.jpeg https://www.unquote.com/unquote/official-record/3029349/adams-street-secures-usd-32bn-for-newest-secondaries-programme-amid-lp-stakes-dealflow-uptick https://www.unquote.com/unquote/official-record/3029349/adams-street-secures-usd-32bn-for-newest-secondaries-programme-amid-lp-stakes-dealflow-uptick https://www.unquote.com/unquote/official-record/3029349/adams-street-secures-usd-32bn-for-newest-secondaries-programme-amid-lp-stakes-dealflow-uptick Thu, 01 Jun 2023 15:08:19 +0100 Purple Ventures plans EUR 30m-EUR 40m fund to invest across CEE Early-stage investor expects to hold a EUR 20m-plus first close for its second fund by Q1 2024 https://www.unquote.com/IMG/843/28843/jan-stanek-2023-web-185x114.jpeg https://www.unquote.com/cee/news/3029340/purple-ventures-plans-eur-30m-eur-40m-fund-to-invest-across-cee https://www.unquote.com/cee/news/3029340/purple-ventures-plans-eur-30m-eur-40m-fund-to-invest-across-cee https://www.unquote.com/cee/news/3029340/purple-ventures-plans-eur-30m-eur-40m-fund-to-invest-across-cee Thu, 01 Jun 2023 08:53:00 +0100 The Bolt-Ons Digest - 26 May 2023 Unquote’s selection of the latest add-ons with H&F's TeamSystem, Nordic Capital's Regnology, 3'i's Dutch Bakery and more https://www.unquote.com/IMG/989/20989/bolt-on-web-185x114.jpeg https://www.unquote.com/unquote/news/3029290/the-bolt-ons-digest-26-may-2023 https://www.unquote.com/unquote/news/3029290/the-bolt-ons-digest-26-may-2023 https://www.unquote.com/unquote/news/3029290/the-bolt-ons-digest-26-may-2023 Fri, 26 May 2023 06:49:00 +0100 Q1 Barometer: Signs of a brighter future after dark times for European PE The latest Unquote Private Equity Barometer, produced in association with abrdn, is now available to download https://www.unquote.com/IMG/815/28815/abrdn-barometer-q1-2023-cover-185x114.jpeg https://www.unquote.com/unquote/research/3029303/q1-barometer-signs-of-a-brighter-future-after-dark-times-for-european-pe https://www.unquote.com/unquote/research/3029303/q1-barometer-signs-of-a-brighter-future-after-dark-times-for-european-pe https://www.unquote.com/unquote/research/3029303/q1-barometer-signs-of-a-brighter-future-after-dark-times-for-european-pe Wed, 24 May 2023 12:48:47 +0100 Women in PE: Innova Capital's Pasecka on consolidation and succession opportunities amid macro challenges Magdalena Pasecka discusses the Polish GP’s fundraising and deployment plans, as well as advice for emerging leaders in the industry https://www.unquote.com/IMG/795/28795/magdalena-pasecka-2023-web-185x114.jpeg https://www.unquote.com/cee/analysis/3029267/women-in-pe-innova-capitals-pasecka-on-consolidation-and-succession-opportunities-amid-macro-challenges https://www.unquote.com/cee/analysis/3029267/women-in-pe-innova-capitals-pasecka-on-consolidation-and-succession-opportunities-amid-macro-challenges https://www.unquote.com/cee/analysis/3029267/women-in-pe-innova-capitals-pasecka-on-consolidation-and-succession-opportunities-amid-macro-challenges Fri, 19 May 2023 12:35:51 +0100 European VCs need to match actions to words by increasing funding to female-led companies Women-led startups usually receive less than 2% of VC capital, but more diverse, defensible female-founded businesses emerging https://www.unquote.com/IMG/766/21766/businesswoman-web-185x114.jpeg https://www.unquote.com/unquote/analysis/3029254/european-vcs-need-to-match-actions-to-words-by-increasing-funding-to-female-led-companies https://www.unquote.com/unquote/analysis/3029254/european-vcs-need-to-match-actions-to-words-by-increasing-funding-to-female-led-companies https://www.unquote.com/unquote/analysis/3029254/european-vcs-need-to-match-actions-to-words-by-increasing-funding-to-female-led-companies Thu, 18 May 2023 14:01:02 +0100 OTB Ventures heads for EUR 150m-plus final close of second fund next month Deeptech-focused VC expects to make two to three more deals this year, Adam Niewinski said https://www.unquote.com/IMG/370/27370/fundraising-euros-notes-final-closes-venture-capital-vc-web-185x114.jpeg https://www.unquote.com/cee/news/3029243/otb-ventures-heads-for-eur-150m-plus-final-close-of-second-fund-next-month https://www.unquote.com/cee/news/3029243/otb-ventures-heads-for-eur-150m-plus-final-close-of-second-fund-next-month https://www.unquote.com/cee/news/3029243/otb-ventures-heads-for-eur-150m-plus-final-close-of-second-fund-next-month Wed, 17 May 2023 11:43:55 +0100 Unquote Private Equity Podcast: Taking the plunge - GPs dive into alternative pools of capital The Unquote team is joined by Thomas Eskebæk, CEO of private markets platform Titanbay, to discuss private markets’ search for alternative sources of commitments https://www.unquote.com/IMG/980/21980/unquote-podcast-logo-rgb-185x114.png https://www.unquote.com/unquote/analysis/3029227/unquote-private-equity-podcast-taking-the-plunge-gps-dive-into-alternative-pools-of-capital https://www.unquote.com/unquote/analysis/3029227/unquote-private-equity-podcast-taking-the-plunge-gps-dive-into-alternative-pools-of-capital https://www.unquote.com/unquote/analysis/3029227/unquote-private-equity-podcast-taking-the-plunge-gps-dive-into-alternative-pools-of-capital Mon, 15 May 2023 13:14:00 +0100 CEIP eyes industrials and services targets with EUR 70m vehicle, aims for year-end fund close Czech Republic-headquartered GP is open to co-investments from LPs and fellow sponsors; one further deal expected this year https://www.unquote.com/IMG/769/28769/ondrej-benacek-ceip-web-185x114.jpeg https://www.unquote.com/cee/news/3029206/ceip-eyes-industrials-and-services-targets-with-eur-70m-vehicle-aims-for-year-end-fund-close https://www.unquote.com/cee/news/3029206/ceip-eyes-industrials-and-services-targets-with-eur-70m-vehicle-aims-for-year-end-fund-close https://www.unquote.com/cee/news/3029206/ceip-eyes-industrials-and-services-targets-with-eur-70m-vehicle-aims-for-year-end-fund-close Thu, 11 May 2023 13:02:00 +0100 VFF has around EUR 20m to deploy, considers fund volume and investment period increase Slovak state-backed VC fund expects to invest in 25-30 companies with EUR 500,000 to EUR 4.8m to deploy per round https://www.unquote.com/IMG/762/28762/matej-riha-2023-web-185x114.jpg https://www.unquote.com/cee/news/3029194/vff-has-around-eur-20m-to-deploy-considers-fund-volume-and-investment-period-increase https://www.unquote.com/cee/news/3029194/vff-has-around-eur-20m-to-deploy-considers-fund-volume-and-investment-period-increase https://www.unquote.com/cee/news/3029194/vff-has-around-eur-20m-to-deploy-considers-fund-volume-and-investment-period-increase Wed, 10 May 2023 10:22:56 +0100 Spire Capital Partners holds EUR 57m first close for debut digital/tech fund CEE-focused sponsor has a EUR 100m hard-cap for its first fund and will deploy EUR 7m-EUR 15m tickets https://www.unquote.com/IMG/756/28756/scp-partners-web-185x114.jpeg https://www.unquote.com/cee/official-record/3029181/spire-capital-partners-holds-eur-57m-first-close-for-debut-digital-tech-fund https://www.unquote.com/cee/official-record/3029181/spire-capital-partners-holds-eur-57m-first-close-for-debut-digital-tech-fund https://www.unquote.com/cee/official-record/3029181/spire-capital-partners-holds-eur-57m-first-close-for-debut-digital-tech-fund Tue, 09 May 2023 08:57:02 +0100 GP Profile: Ardian Expansion doubles down on generalist approach, eyes EUR 3bn Q2 fundraise launch With its current EUR 1.5bn fifth fund almost at full deployment, Ardian’s Expansion strategy expects to benefit from LP appetite for its strategy ahead of EUR 3bn fundraise https://www.unquote.com/IMG/753/28753/francois-jerphagnon-2023-web-185x114.jpeg https://www.unquote.com/unquote/analysis/3029165/gp-profile-ardian-expansion-doubles-down-on-generalist-approach-eyes-eur-3bn-q2-fundraise-launch https://www.unquote.com/unquote/analysis/3029165/gp-profile-ardian-expansion-doubles-down-on-generalist-approach-eyes-eur-3bn-q2-fundraise-launch https://www.unquote.com/unquote/analysis/3029165/gp-profile-ardian-expansion-doubles-down-on-generalist-approach-eyes-eur-3bn-q2-fundraise-launch Fri, 05 May 2023 12:19:54 +0100 Women in VC: MMV’s Brunet on tech opportunities and navigating volatile markets Alix Brunet speaks to Unquote about the VC firm’s deal pipeline and how it is engaging with portfolio companies and new founders https://www.unquote.com/IMG/707/28707/alix-brunet-2023-web-185x114.jpeg https://www.unquote.com/unquote/analysis/3029109/women-in-vc-mmv-s-brunet-on-tech-opportunities-and-navigating-volatile-markets https://www.unquote.com/unquote/analysis/3029109/women-in-vc-mmv-s-brunet-on-tech-opportunities-and-navigating-volatile-markets https://www.unquote.com/unquote/analysis/3029109/women-in-vc-mmv-s-brunet-on-tech-opportunities-and-navigating-volatile-markets Fri, 28 Apr 2023 10:40:05 +0100 Podcast: Q1 2023 - Bank runs, fund home runs and markets come undone Unquote’s reporting team discuss themes that have arisen in Q1 2023, ranging from liquidity management to venture and growth activity https://www.unquote.com/IMG/980/21980/unquote-podcast-logo-rgb-185x114.png https://www.unquote.com/unquote/analysis/3029090/podcast-q1-2023-bank-runs-fund-home-runs-and-markets-come-undone https://www.unquote.com/unquote/analysis/3029090/podcast-q1-2023-bank-runs-fund-home-runs-and-markets-come-undone https://www.unquote.com/unquote/analysis/3029090/podcast-q1-2023-bank-runs-fund-home-runs-and-markets-come-undone Thu, 20 Apr 2023 17:43:00 +0100 VC fundraising sinks further with lowest Q1 in a decade Eight European firms secured just over EUR 2bn in commitments in Q1 2023 as continuing uncertainty suppresses LPs’ risk appetite, but fundraising pipeline looks promising https://www.unquote.com/IMG/667/28667/volume-value-vc-fundraising-q1-2007-2023-eur-185x114.jpeg https://www.unquote.com/unquote/analysis/3029049/vc-fundraising-sinks-further-with-lowest-q1-in-a-decade https://www.unquote.com/unquote/analysis/3029049/vc-fundraising-sinks-further-with-lowest-q1-in-a-decade https://www.unquote.com/unquote/analysis/3029049/vc-fundraising-sinks-further-with-lowest-q1-in-a-decade Fri, 14 Apr 2023 12:48:24 +0100