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Investec expands Growth & Acquisition Finance team
Investec has announced the appointment of Shaun Mullin to the Growth & Acquisition Finance team of the firm.
Debt providers: “One-stop shops” gaining ground
Faced with a tough bank lending environment, PE houses are increasingly turning to “one-stop shops” to leverage their deals. Indeed, alternative debt providers are looking forward to a busy 2012, as Greg Gille finds out.
MVC backs buyout of Gibdock with £28m
MVC Private Equity has acquired transportation services provider Gibdock for £28m.
GPs targeting larger funds - study
Around two fifths of GPs believe that their next fund will be larger than the current one, according to research from Investec.
RJD backs £30m MBO of Intrinsic Technology
RJD Partners backed the £30m MBO of UK provider of ICT and unified communications solutions Intrinsic Technology Limited.
Name that firm: three exits in three months
There are very few outfits not in fundraising mode that achieve a hat-trick of exits in as many months. But that is precisely what Investec Growth & Acquisition finance did between December and February.
Investec exits Big Bear Group
Investec has successfully sold Big Bear Group to Finnish food producer Raisio. The total value of the transaction is thought to be around €95.3m.
Investec to increase private equity mezzanine financing
Investec is working on plans to increase asset based lending and mezzanine funding to mid-market private equity investors over the next 12 months.
Taking stock of asset-based lending
ABFA's latest stats show a decrease in asset-based lending last year. But there are promising signs that the demand for this product could rise in 2010. Deborah Sterescu reports.
NVM bulks up regional investment team
NVM Private Equity has hired Dominic Ely as part of its regional investment team.
Investec Private Bank provides £8m loan to DFJ Espirit
Investec Private Bank has provided an £8.2m loan to Encore Ventures, a division of venture firm DFJ Espirit.
Investec boosts debt advisory team with new hire
Investec Investment Banking and Securities has appointed Paul Bail as director in its debt advisory team.