Belgium
KBC cancels plans to sell private equity unit
KBC Group has abandoned plans to sell its private equity division, according to reports.
Scottish Widows adds Narcisa Sehovic to its PE team
Scottish Widows Investment Partnership (SWIP) has hired Narcisa Sehovic as private equity investment manager for the Benelux, Central and Eastern Europe and Italian regions.
The Riverside Company appoints Vincent Daelemans
The Riverside Company has strengthened its European team with the appointment of Vincent Daelemans, who will take up the new position as vice president of origination for Benelux and France.
Summit takes majority stake in Ogone
Summit Partners is to acquire a majority stake in online payment processing company Ogone SA/NV; financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Stonefund changes office
Belgium-based investor Stonefund has relocated to new offices.
JP Morgan wins IFC's PE administration mandate
The International Finance Corporation's Assets Management Company (AMC) has appointed JP Morgan to provide private equity accounting and fund administration services.
CVC mulls Belgian Post IPO
European investor CVC Capital Partners is said to be eyeing the listing of Belgian mail services De Post – Le Poste.
NPM agrees deal for Punch Graphix
Belgian private equity firm NPM and Punch International, have agreed to the sale of Punch's subsidiary, Punch Graphix NV.
Benelux unquote" April 2010
If there is one rule that prevails over private equity commentary nowadays, it is that determining any long term trend remains extremely difficult; such is the volatility in the market. The effect on the retail sector is particularly evident. KKR-backed...
The beauty of small things
If there is one rule that prevails over private equity commentary nowadays, it is that determining any long term trend remains extremely difficult, such is the volatility in the market.
Portfolio management: Unlocking value potential
In a challenging exit market, private equity firms now need to focus more than ever on the operational value drivers of their portfolio companies. Market due diligence may hold the key. Mareen Goebel reports.
VC-backed Clear2Pay acquires Jware
Belgian provider of payment solutions Clear2Pay has acquired Jware Technologies, an internationally operating software technology provider of eCommerce and mobile payment solutions.
YFM invests £300,000 in FreshTL
YFM Private Equity has invested £300,000 in UK software vendor, FreshTL.
AXA PE to bid for KBC’s private equity division
According to reports, AXA Private Equity, alongside Belgian investment group Sofina, is in the bidding process for the acquisition of KBC Private Equity.
Gimv and Capricorn invest €24m in Punch Powertrain
Gimv and Capricorn have jointly invested €24m in automotive component manufacturer Punch Powertrain.
Gimv-XL closes on €609m
European investment company Gimv has announced the final closing of its latest vehicle Gimv-XL fund at €609m.
Venture away
Let’s face it, European venture has not got the best standing with global LPs – a result of the tech bubble bursting a decade ago. Although the market should be defined as maturing by now, such generalisations are not easily applicable to a continent...
Fundraising set for 2010 uptick after defiant year
According to figures to be published in the upcoming European Fundraising Review 2010, fundraising in the Benelux region has remained resilient in 2009 in spite of the downturn.
Alvarez & Marsal expand services across Benelux
International bankruptcy advisory firm Alvarez & Marsal (A&M), appoints two to its Benelux practice as it broadens its service offering across the region.
Q&A: Fundraising in 2010 and beyond
Charlie Jolly principal at Matrix talks to Francinia Protti-Alvarez about recent fundraising trends and implications for the future.
Q&A: Early-stage evolution
Bart Diels, partner at Belgian investor Gimv, speaks to Francinia Protti-Alvarez about how the venture market in the Benelux region has adapted to the changing economic climate.
Salans opens office in Brussels
International law firm Salans has opened an office in Brussels which will commence operating as of 1 March.
KBC and ARKimedes invest in Concrete Systems
KBC Private Equity and ARKimedes through their joint subsidiary KBC Arkiv, have invested an undisclosed sum in shuttering solutions manufacturer Concrete System.