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New VCT rules could force collaboration with buyout funds
Restrictions on how VCT funds can invest could cause wider industry shift
Deal in Focus: IK's Attendo finds happy home on Stockholm exchange
The care home operator's IPO was warmly welcomed by investors, despite operating in a sector sometimes seen as controversial in Sweden
Deal in Focus: Bencis and Gimv ink trade sale for Xeikon
An in-depth look at Bencis and Gimv's trade sale of Xeikon
PE Exchange panellists map out road to success for 2016
Sectorial approach, quick reaction times and stronger ties with management teams will be key strengths
Southern Europe eyes new year with caution after mixed 2015
unquote" looks back on PE activity witnessed in southern Europe in 2015 to predict trends for 2016
Deal in Focus: BC enters Italian restaurant sector
An in-depth look at BC's acquisition of Italy-based restaurant chain Cigierre
Competitive 2016 ahead for booming Benelux
A look back on PE activity in Benelux reveals a competitive year ahead for the region
Deal in focus: Movago and Movinga go head-to-head
An in-depth look at two German startups both targeting home moving services
Private equity targets Nordic enterprise software sector
A close up inspection of the consolidation strategies playing out in the Nordic enterprise software market
LP enthusiasm for Spain cools down in election run-up
As the Spanish election heats up, unquote" takes a look at its impact on private equity
Private equity's sin-vestments
From lingerie to gambling, a run down of private equity's racier investments
Corporate reshuffling: an origination opportunity?
As corporate M&A activity abounds, opportunities for PE are opening up
Deal in focus: Ardian exit sparks third reshuffle for Novarc
An in-depth look at Ardian's recent exit of electrical business Novarc
French VC scene approaches year-end with fundraising surge
Six digital-focused vehicles have made announcements last month
Fees and transparency: according to LPs
This second instalment relays LPs' views on fees and reporting
Fees and transparency: according to GPs
Part one of our Fees and Transparency Series voices the GP view
Q&A: ACE & Company's Adam Said
ACE & Company's Said discusses the Swiss market and using flexible strategies
Out with the old, in with the new in Poland
Arx Equity is no longer investing in Poland while CVC has just set up shop there
French IPOs: Last chance saloon?
Despite a large number of French listings over the past 18 months, rocky performance could close the window
Germany: Generational shift the answer to cultural conundrum
As dealflow in Germany remains subdued, could a new generation bring about change?
Frothy tech venture market echoes dotcom bubble
The UK tech market is heating up again, but can VCs beat the bubble?
Afic calls for more government support
Afic's Chabanel believes French government could do more to boost domestic fundraising
Bridging the gap with employee ownership
Inviting employees into ownership structures could improve returns
Terra Firma to take Infinis private again two years after IPO
Share price has been halved since IPO in 2013