Russia
Capman invests in Maykor
Capman has taken part in a $100m funding round for Maykor, a Moscow-based IT outsourcing service provider, via its Capman Russia II fund.
Almaz Capital hires two
Russo-American investor Almaz Capital has appointed Ross Hangebrauck and Daniil Stolyarov as managing director and investment director respectively.
Mir Capital buys stake in Packer Service Group
Mir Capital has made its first investment with the acquisition of a non-controlling stake in Russian oil and gas solutions firm Packer Service Group.
TPG and VTB consider Lenta listing in London
TPG and VTB Capital are in talks with banks concerning a possible London listing of Russian supermarket chain Lenta.
Elbrus Capital buys minority stake in B2B-Center
Elbrus Capital has acquired a 23% stake in Russian online procurement marketplace B2B-Center.
CapMan raises €97m for Russia II fund
CapMan has held a first close for its CapMan Russia II (CMR II) fund on €97m.
Russian Direct Investment Fund seeks partnership with Germany
State-backed Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) is looking to form a strategic partnership for co-investments with Germany, according to reports.
Acanthus: Private equity fundraising remained tough in 2012
Research from mid-market advisory firm Acanthus shows that 2012 saw an even tougher fundraising climate than the previous year.
Elbrus buys OSG Records Management from Aurora Russia
Elbrus Capital has acquired Russian storage and records company OSG Records Management from Russian investment company Aurora Russia.
Moscow Exchange IPO sets market cap at $4.2bn
Private equity-backed Moscow Exchange (MICEX) has set its IPO offer price at RUB 126.9bn ($4.2bn).
IMI.VC backs Game Insight with $25m
Russian investor IMI.VC has invested $25m in Moscow-based mobile gaming network Game Insight, valuing the company at $550m.
Upcoming IPO values Moscow Exchange at c$4bn
Private equity-backed Moscow Exchange has set a price range of RUB 55-63 per share for its flotation, according to reports.
Consortium including Baring Vostok invests in Karo Film
Baring Vostok Private Equity, UFG Private Equity, the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) and media entrepreneur Paul Heth have taken a controlling stake in Russian cinema business Karo Film Group.
EBRD loans RUB 1.7bn to Orient Express Bank
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has provided Orient Express Bank (OEB) with a three-year loan totalling RUB 1.7bn.
Sberbank and Credit Suisse abandon buyout fund plans
OAO Sberbank and Credit Suisse Group have abandoned plans to raise a $1bn buyout fund dedicated to private equity in Russia.
Point Nine Capital et al. back DocPlanner
Point Nine Capital, Piton Capital, RTA Ventures and business angels have invested $1m in DocPlanner, a Polish online medical appointment booking services company.
Elbrus Capital invests in SPSR-Express
Elbrus Capital has taken a stake in Russian delivery business SPSR-Express, leading to a partial exit of the Russian Retail Growth Fund.
Horizon invests $40m in bank TCS
Horizon Capital has invested $40m in Russian online bank Tinkoff Credit Systems Bank (TCS).
Virgin and Rusnano launch emerging markets fund
Virgin Group, Virgin Green Fund and Russian nanotechnology investor Rusnano Capital have launched an emerging markets fund with commitments exceeding $200m.
Intel Capital leads $4m financing round for Eruditor
Intel Capital and Runa Capital have invested $4m in Russian e-commerce business Eruditor Group.
Elbrus Capital Fund II gets $20m commitment from World Bank
Elbrus Capital's second fund has received a $20m capital commitment from World Bank's investment arm International Financing Corporation (IFC).
Baring Vostok raises $1.5bn for fifth fundraising effort
Baring Vostok has held a final close for Baring Vostok Private Equity Fund V LP and Baring Vostok Fund V Supplemental Fund LP, raising a total amount of $1.5bn.
Elbrus Capital Fund II gets $50m injection from EBRD
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has agreed to invest up to $50m in Russia-based Elbrus Capital Fund II.