In Profile
GP Profile: Tenzing Private Equity
GP was founded in 2015 by former Bluebird partners Gillon and Jones, who were later joined by former Inflexion partner Hamilton as co-managing partner
GP Profile: Investindustrial
GP is extending the lifespan of its standard close-ended funds and expects other investors to follow suit
GP Profile: CapMan
Newly appointed CEO Joakim Frimodig talks to unquote" about diversification and his bid to expand the fund's LP base
GP Profile: Eurazeo
Eurazeo made the shift to pure PE in 2002 but still makes investments from its balance sheet
GP Profile: Pamplona Capital Management
GP co-founder Halsted talks to unquote" about the firm's roots, expansion into the US and returns on distressed debt
LP Profile: AP6
Longstanding GP relationships include with Nordic Capital and EQT, as well as many more in Europe
GP Profile: Deutsche Beteiligungs AG
The GP has been the most active DACH mid-market investor over the past three years, completing 15 deals since June 2014
GP Profile: Beechbrook Capital
Specialist lender is currently raising its third fund for sponsor-backed SMEs, with a target of €200-250m
GP Profile: CVC Capital Partners
On the back of a whopping $15.5bn fundraise closed last month, unquote" takes a look at one of the oldest private equity houses in the market
GP Profile: Nordic Capital
Since 1989, Nordic Capital has invested €11bn's worth of equity in 250 corporate acquisitions
GP Profile: Bridgepoint
Plans to launch Bridgepoint Growth take shape as GP returns €1.6bn to investors
GP Profile: Bregal Freshstream
GP closed its maiden fund on €600m and makes minority and majority investments in businesses across the UK and Benelux regions
GP Profile: Palamon Capital Partners
Pan-European mid-market GP has experienced an evolution in the mid-market space and the institutionalisation of PE as a whole
GP Profile: Advent International
Recent investments for the firm include V Group, Integer.pl, Brammer, ATI Physical Therapy and Inventiv Health
GP Profile: Lion Capital
Mid-market investor remains dedicated to its focus on consumer deals despite growing competition, though it may focus on fewer investments
GP Profile: Lonsdale Capital Partners
GP held a final close for its maiden buyout fund on £110m in April 2016 after having previously invested on a deal-by-deal basis
GP Profile: Mobeus Equity Partners
GP is nearing the end of its first institutional fundraising efforts, with its 2016-vintage maiden vehicle targeting £150m
GP Profile: Bain Capital
GP is currently investing from its $3.5bn fourth European buyout vehicle, which closed in 2014
GP Profile: Permira
Global large-cap investor closed its latest buyout fund on €7.5bn in February 2016, making three investments from it to date
In Profile: Ardian
Celebrating its 20-year anniversary in 2016, the GP has differentiated over time with funds covering multiple investment approaches
In Profile: Apax Partners
GP closed its ninth fund in 2016 on its hard-cap of $9bn and recently made high-profile exits including the 2015 IPO of Auto Trader
In Profile: Duke Street restructures Fund VI
Restructure and cornerstone fund paves the way for a new hybrid model
In Profile: Rutland Partners
GP most famous for rescuing Pizza Hut talks to unquote" and explains the importance of co-investment in its Maplin deal
In Profile: Lyceum Capital
GP has deployed 70% of its third fund and will start raising its fourth in 2017