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Ukraine crisis threatens Russian FDI
Crimea crisis
Israeli VC: tech exit valuations rising
But is an Israeli tech bubble emerging?
HIG Capital strengthens footprint in southern Europe
Move highlights importance of local presence in Italy
Deal in focus: TVbeat raises $2m
Episode 1 and Credo Ventures back TV analytics start-up
Strong second half boosts UK year-end activity figures
Read the latest unquoteт Regional Mid-market Barometer, published in association with LDC
Ukrainian investors remain defiant amid Crimea crisis
Crisis raises issues as local players try to remain positive
France struggles to play down SBO typecast
Early signs however hint at primary revival in 2014
Mid-market players fear UK IPO disaster
Is the market approaching a bust?
Berlin start-ups attract Silicon Valley cash
But without a significant number of exits, can the city retain its prominence?
Belgium leads the pack to head off stagnation fears
Belgium on the rise
Deal in focus: Riverside scoops Mec3
Riverside's acquisition of gelato ingredients maker Mec3 proves the unshakable allure of "made in Italy" brands. Amy King reports
Deal in focus: GC Aesthetics receives $60m lift
Management targeting 30% growth per annum
Intel's Battisti calls for increased venture regulation
We are currently experiencing the biggest crisis in European venture capital for a generation, says Marcos Battisti, managing director of Intel Capital for Western Europe and Israel
Q&A with Pantheon's Helen Steers
Q&A: Pantheon
All eyes on business-friendly Ireland as PE market grows
A sudden burst of activity has brought the Irish private equity market to life: deals ranging from small- to large-cap, recent fund closes and a supportive government all spell an exciting year for the country. Alice Murray reports
Privatisation: private equity's next big opportunity?
As Europe recovers from years of financial instability, many governments across the continent are looking to offload assets in a bid to reduce deficits. Could these potential upcoming state sell-offs provide an opportunity for private equity? Alice Murray...
Norwegian oil & gas industry looks north
New discoveries in the Barents Sea have caused the Norwegian oil & gas market to increasingly look north for new opportunities. Karin Wasteson asks how the private equity industry can benefit from this shift
Consilium hits €95m first close
Italian GP Consilium has held a first close for Consilium Private Equity Fund III on €95m after just three months on the road. Amy King reports
Q&A: Michel Abouchalache, Quilvest & Partners
Q&A: Quilvest
Investing in technology: it's not a bubble, but…
Taylor Wessing's Ed Waldron and Jonny Bethell wonder whether the recent appetite for tech businesses is sustainable.
Large-cap segment boosts DACH deal totals
Buyout activity was buoyed by a handful of large-cap deals in 2013. But is there hope for a brighter future further down the value scale? Amy King reports
CEE: Activity picks up despite ongoing fundraising woes
An uptick in dealflow in the second half of last year has left local players hopeful for a more sustained recovery. Greg Gille reports