Analysis / Industry
French PE must exploit "momentum", says new Afic chair
Olivier Millet outlines his key priorities in an interview with unquote" following his appointment
Lack of Nordic exits a sign of weak portfolios, says Altor's Mix
Conditions in the Nordic markets could hardly be better for private equity exits, Harald Mix said at a conference
CEE private equity confidence rebounds
Despite low dealflow in 2015, PE confidence in central, eastern and south-eastern Europe is rebounding to more normalised levels
PE & VC key for French economy, says minister Macron
Speaking at the Afic Annual Conference 2016 in Paris at the end of May, Emmanuel Macron had kind words for the industry
Nordic PE must focus on reputation and responsibility, says EQT's von Koch
EQT managing partner Thomas von Koch spoke as keynote at todayтs unquote" Nordic Private Equity Forum in Stockholm
SVCA chair Thand Ringqvist on global crises impacting Nordic PE
Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist discusses concerns for the Nordic PE industry, including the migrant crisis
Berlin: A venture giant in the making
Berlin's venture scene has come a long way in recent years and is now developing into a mature ecosystem
Buy-and-build: a pricing panacea?
Are bolt-ons also suffering from the effects of a frothy market?
Danish election: time for industry to shout its successes
Following the recent Danish election result, PE should voice its successes to avoid a potential crackdown
The untapped potential of CEE
The CEE region is still one of the more under-penetrated emerging markets
French portfolio companies survey highlights challenges ahead
New research digs into portfolio company managers expectations for the year ahead
Impetus-PEF CEO Daniela Barone Soares on venture philanthropy
Impetus-PEFтs Daniela Barone Soares discusses the shift towards social impact
Reputation issues linger despite value creation
"The industry does have a reputation issue," says Endless's Garry Wilson
Q&A: Robert Daussun, LBO France
Greg Gille speaks to CEO Robert Daussun about the firm's outlook
French retail funds: is the model still viable?
Further consolidation of France's FCPI managers could spell an opportunity for direct secondaries
UK activity remains subdued while concerns over debt levels grow
UK Q2 activity did not increase dramatically despite market's upbeat sentiment
Lower mid-cap valuations near 2006 levels
PE houses catch up with corporates as lower mid-market heats up
Cyber security intrinsic to safeguarding returns
Are security issues taken seriously enough?
France among "best in the world for PE returns" – Afic's Chabanel
Exclusive Q&A with new French association chairman
Private equity recruiting: changing focus
PE firms are seeking to bolster data analysis rather than investor relations
PE should not let guard down, warns TPG's Morelli
Morelli: Don't let guard down
Corporates remain bullish on mid-cap valuations
Mid-market pricing
Baltic businesses ripe for buy-and-build strategies
The wealth of small companies seeking growth capital means buy-and-build is well-suited to the region