Switzerland
Deutsche unquote” September 2011
Bregal has outbid Deutsche Beteiligungs AG (DBAG) with its offer for troubled automotive supplier Novem Group. The firm was acquired from its creditors in a deal thought to be worth less than €200m.
Creathor Venture holds first closing
Creathor Venture has announced the first closing of its Creathor Venture Fund III at €51m.
Bridgepoint secures Infront Sports & Media buyout
Bridgepoint has wholly acquired Swiss sports marketing agency Infront Sports & Media from private shareholders for approximately €600m.
DACH Awards - voting closes tomorrow
Voting is still open for Deutsche unquote's DACH Private Equity Awards 2011, and will close on Friday 9 September.
YFM-backed Fishawack acquires Phocus
YFM Equity Partners’ portfolio company Fishawack has acquired Swiss medical communication service provider Phocus Services GmbH.
Proventis appoints Andreas Harting as partner
Proventis Partners has announced the appointment of Andreas Harting as a partner.
Deutsche unquote" July/August 2011
Just a few months after closing what many call Europe’s most impressive fund of the year, Montagu is waving goodbye to two directors, unquote” has learned from sources close to the fund.
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 Adveq’s 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 Capital’s 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 unquote” 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.
Montana pioneered by Capital Dynamics spin-out
Highlighting the trend for increased liquidity in what is meant to be a long-term asset class, two executives from Capital Dynamics have left to launch a firm offering “innovative liquidity solutions”.
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.