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Benelux activity strengthens despite controversies
From LuxLeaks to a $250m funding round – Benelux experienced a varied year
Deal in Focus: General Atlantic hits the road with bus network
An in-depth look at General Atlantic's recent investment in two German bus companies
Ideological differences push political due diligence to the fore
Looming UK general election sparks increase in political due diligence
Making a difference with social impact investing
Emergence of standardised accounting metrics means it's time to think seriously about social impact
Alchemy secures majority stake in Incisive Media
Debt reduced from ТЃ110m to ТЃ25m
Italian VC ecosystem shows signs of maturity
New laws aimed at start-ups as well as recent fund closes signal Italian VC is maturing
Loi Hamon: more trouble ahead for French private equity?
Is the Hamon Act spelling more trouble ahead for French private equity?
Returns just as crucial for social impact investors in Germany
BonVenture and Ananda Ventures are blazing a trail in Germany
LuxLeaks: tax exposure not the issue
Leaked tax rulings from Luxembourg cause unexpected irritation for private equity
New Era protests: a warning for private equity?
Westbrook Partners' recent acquisition of housing estate highlights need to think about impact
Four December sell-downs in the Nordic region
Key facts about the region's four major stock sell-downs in December
Deal in focus: Karmijn acquires Fred de la Bretonière
A look back at Karmijn's investment in designer shoe brand Fred de la Bretonière
Impetus-PEF CEO Daniela Barone Soares on venture philanthropy
Impetus-PEFтs Daniela Barone Soares discusses the shift towards social impact
Private equity's growing appetite for premium food assets
PE firms are pouring money into food products with a premium offering
Coller's Tim Jones predicts choppy waters ahead
Tim Jones of Coller Capital discusses the increasingly competitive secondaries market and his outlook for 2015
Deal in focus: IK tucks into Meyers and Løgismose
IK's investment in Meyers and LУИgismose highlights high-end dining opportunities in Denmark
Corporate venture profits in Russia
Geopolitical headwinds not deterring corporate venture investors in Russia
Over the counter deals going over private equity's head
Given the high levels of pharmaceutical OTC deals witnessed in the corporate space this year, is PE missing out?
Pressure on fees unsustainable, warns Terra Firma's Hands
“Some LPs want something for nothing”
AIFMD not threatening offshore model - Jersey Finance's Geoff Cook
Jersey's attractiveness as a fund domicile remains strong
Drilling down: time for PE to explore oil production?
Could oil prices at a half-decade low be a good time for private equity to move into the oil exploration & production sector?
Deal in focus: Wise joins Muzinich in Primat SBO
Deal is Muzinich's first from its Italian Private Debt Fund
Polish authorities & private equity: a troubled relationship
Abris is suing the Polish state over the KNF's decision to force the fund to sell FM Bank PBP
Industry leaders address Italy's LP shortage
Despite qualities that turn private equity heads, domestic and international LPs have committed little to Italian funds