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Scoro raises $1.9m seed funding from Inventure et al.
London-based startup was founded in Tallinn, Estonia
Baltic VCAs band together to form regional association
The three Baltic countries’ lobbying organisations have joined forces to promote the industry
Debt fund allocations to increase – Elian survey
Online survey shows the industry expects to see increased allocation to private debt
Southern Europe leads renaissance of billion-euro club
Dealflow in the тЌ1bn+ buyout segment reached an eight-year high across Europe in the 12 months to Q2 2016
China Everbright holds $264m first close for maiden overseas fund
China-headquartered GP launches first fund to invest in Europe and the US
Food tech: first warning signs as consolidation sets in
Deliveroo's $275m round shows the market remains frothy, but other recent news highlight the challenges facing startups and their VCs
Investcorp's SecureLink bolts on Nebulas
Deal marks the second acquisition in quick succession for the cybersecurity business
Castik's Waterlogic bolts on Aqua Line
Deal marks the seventh acquisition since the GP took Waterlogic private in 2014
UK debt volumes drop in Q2 as Brexit puts brakes on issuance
Brexit prospects impacted issuance in the UK in the second quarter, but strong buyout volumes across Europe helped keep loan volumes afloat
Q2 Barometer: European buyout activity rebounds
European deal volume reached its highest total in six quarters, while aggregate value increased by 80% compared to Q1 levels
EQT Equity completes first US investment with Press Ganey takeover
Nordic PE firm taps its EQT VII vehicle despite having a dedicated US fund
3i makes £73m from sale of US-based Quintiles Transnational
Total return on investment reaches 3.3x with the GP’s full exit from the biopharma services business
Dyal buys minority stake in HIG
Dyal now holds a minority non-voting stake of less than 15% in private equity firm
Technology Crossover Ventures holds $2.5bn close for ninth fund
Venture firm’s TCV IX hits its hard-cap, having held a first close in Q1 2016
Are PE houses too slow on the digital uptake?
While the industry is reluctantly modernising its digital approach, software improvements and transparency requirements are accelerating the transformation
Eight Roads Ventures hires new partner
Michael Treskow joins as a partner in the VC's London-based European team, alongside two promotions
The call of Africa: Exit focus
Comparatively longer holding periods and sales to PE buyers or strategic investors characterise the continent's current exit market
The call of Africa: Risk mitigation
Certain risks are common among most African markets, but private equity firms have identified stategies to safeguard against these
The call of Africa
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Harvard endowment president & CEO Blyth steps down
Outgoing chief executive has cited personal reasons for his resignation
In Profile: Palatine Private Equity
Following the final close of its third fund in 2015, unquote" analyses the GP's regional approach, generalist remit and the importance it places on ESG
Hamilton Lane closes Fund IX on $516m
Hamilton Lane's latest fund-of-funds has closed in excess of its $400m target
The call of Africa: Risks and opportunities
Perception issues mean investors do not always fully appreciate the openings available across Africa, yet the continent's mid-market is flourishing
The call of Africa: Stability returns amid strong macro
Despite political instability, Africa's young demographic and increased urbanisation mean the continet continues to offer high-growth opportunities