Switzerland
HarbourVest ups offer for Absolute
HarbourVest Partners has increased its offer for Absolute Private Equity to $18.50 per share, valuing the listed fund-of-funds at $806m.
Bridgepoint in race for Infront Sports & Media
Bridgepoint is the last PE firm remaining in the auction for Swiss sports marketing agency Infront Sports & Media, according to media reports.
Constellation Capital reaps 6.3x on SVOX sale
Private equity house Constellation Capital has exited voice solution provider SVOX to Nuance.
Q&A: The role of funds-of-funds
Emanuel Eftimiu talks to Tim Creed, executive director and head of Adveqтs European investment programme, about the relevance of fund-of-funds in today's market, the future of large-cap buyout funds and the impact of upcoming regulation.
Nordic and Deutsche unquote" out now
The latest digital editions of Nordic unquote” and Deutsche unquote" are out now, featuring all the latest analysis, deals and exits in these regions.
Deutsche unquote" June 2011
KKR has acquired 97% of German telecommunications service provider Versatel in a take-private that values the company at around €560m.
DACH fundraising on the up
Fundraising activity in the DACH region has increased over the past 12 months. Diana Petrowicz explores the trends in the fundraising climate
Zurmont Madison announces new industry partner
Rainer Reichert has joined Zurmont Madison Management’s board of directors.
Creathor Venture sells Doodle stake
German venture capital firm Creathor Venture has sold its 49% stake in Swiss scheduling platform Doodle to media company Tamedia.
Listed FOF coup: Mantra seeks Alpha
The latest bout of shareholder activism involves the well known Guy Wyser-Pratte and an attempt to dethrone Alpha Associates as manager of listed fund of funds Private Equity Holding.
Nordic Capital's Nycomed in possible €8bn sale
Nordic Capitalтs portfolio company Nycomed has received interest from Japanese pharmaceutical company Takeda Pharmaceutical, according to reports.
Deutsche unquote" out now
The latest digital edition of Deutsche unquoteт is out now, packed with all the latest funds, deals and features in the region.
Deutsche unquote" May 2011
The German Private Equity and Venture Capital Association BVK has appointed Ulrike Hinrichs as its new managing director.
Leonardo & Co expands to Switzerland
Investment banking group Leonardo & Co has established a Swiss platform by merging with Sal. Oppenheim Corporate Finance.
Deutsche unquote" April 2011
The DACH region has seen three fundraising announcements in recent weeks – a sign that the area’s fundraising market is hotting up in 2011.
Capricorn co-leads CHF 23.7m investment in NovaShunt
Capricorn Venture Partners, BioMedInvest AG and Entrepreneurs Fund have co-led a CHF 23.7m investment in NovaShunt AG.
Constellation Capital launches €100m fund
Constellation Capital has launched its first institutional fund, Constellation II German Small Cap Fund, targeting €100m.
Constellation Capital adds new managing partner
Ralf Flore has joined Swiss investor group Constellation Capital as managing partner.
Lack of primary deals could hamper DACH growth
In the past year, private equity investment in the DACH region has picked up, but could a lack of primary deal activity from the Mittelstand hamper investment? Diana Petrowicz investigates.
3i sells Pilatus stake to IHAG Holding
3i has sold its stake in Swiss-based aircraft manufacturer Pilatus Flugzeugwerke AG to IHAG Holding.
Auctus closes third fund on €155m
Auctus Capital Partners has closed its latest fund Auctus III at a revised hard-cap of €155m following a substantial over-subscription.
Deutsche unquote" out now!
The latest digital edition of Deutsche unquote” is out now, looking at the state of the German venture industry, which is today dominated by government-backed players.
Deutsche unquote" March 2011
Metalor Technologies, a Swiss portfolio company of Astorg Partners, has agreed to acquire NECC’s Coatings Division in Asia.
Astorg-backed Metalor acquires NECC Coatings Division
Metalor Technologies, a Swiss portfolio company of Astorg Partners, has agreed to acquire NECC's Coatings Division in Asia for an undisclosed amount.