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Distressed assets
The economic slowdown and liquidity freeze has put a strain on portfolio companies, increasing the fear of bankruptcies. In the US, where the credit crisis has hit the hardest, the list of private equity-backed companies filing for Chaper 11 is growing...
A greener path to success
Rising energy and raw material prices combined with changing public attitudes towards global warming have created an upswing in cleantech investments. But who is best suited to monetise this, generalists or dedicated funds? Linn Ronning investigates
Riskkapital 2008
On 11 March Riskkapital 2008 was held in Stockholm, hosted by the Swedish Venture Capital Association. Women were recognised as the saviour of the European venture community; the Swedish Government said it hoped to reform the taxation of the asset class;...
2008 DVCA Toplederconference
On 5 March, the Danish Venture Capital Association held its annual venture capital and private equity conference in Copenhagen. The day-long event included a number of high-profile speakers and a bit of controversy ... Linn Ronning reports
Securing commitments
Mega buyout houses such as Apollo, TPG, Blackstone and Kohlberg Kravis Roberts are in the process of raising jumbo funds, but in a much stickier environment than before. Sovereign wealth funds have stepped in to make up for smaller investments by pension...