Analysis
New opportunities flourish in Italian healthcare
Sector has seen intense activity in recent years, with a noticeable increase in both deal volume and value
Sector specialisation taking hold in Europe
European private equity firms are sharpening their investment focus by restricting the number of sectors they target
Unquote Private Equity Podcast: Generation game
Listen to the latest episode of the Unquote Private Equity Podcast, in which the team discusses new generations working in private equity
LPs worry about alignment issues in GP-led secondaries – survey
Four out of five respondents in the latest Coller barometer highlight it as their biggest concern
DACH manufacturing slump puts strain on deal-doing
With confidence hitting a low point in DACH's manufacturing sector, PE investors have to navigate a winding road to find opportunities
UK exits on hold in Q1
Exit activity reached its lowest quarterly level since the height of the financial crisis in Q1, according to Unquote Data
GP Profile: Partech Partners
Venture veteran Partech prepares to leverage its digital experience to take on the buyout world
First-time challenges in southern Europe
First-time funds may still be facing a tough road in southern Europe, but GPs are getting increasingly skilled at selling a compelling story
Baltic GPs move upmarket
Combined volume of funds currently raising capital in the region is more than double the entire capital raised since 2012
Unquote Private Equity Podcast: Sector selectors
Listen to the latest episode of the Unquote Private Equity Podcast, in which the team discusses sector specialisation strategies
GP Profile: Maven Capital Partners
Maven Capital Partners is celebrating its 10th anniversary in June 2019, following a busy year on all fronts
LP Profile: LGPS Central Limited
Local government pension schemes partnership recently launched its first PE fund, and is on its way to launching a second this summer
All eyes on venture as corporates and PE swoop in
Up to 17% of venture investments in 2018 saw the backing of an investor based outside Europe
Buy-and-build drives consolidation in DACH
Last year saw the second highest volume of bolt-on deals in the DACH region in the post-2008 era
Buyouts soar but Dutch PE remains under scrutiny
NVP's recently released report highlights the buyout market's health, but the industry still faces renewed scrutiny around childcare investments
Global LPs boost French mid-market fundraising
Country's macroeconomic outlook has played a vital role in boosting investor confidence in France since 2016
European direct lending up 9% but turbocharged growth wanes
Rate of growth in alternative debt deals slows from 32% in 2017, according to Deloitte's Alternative Lender Deal Tracker
Unquote Private Equity Podcast: Karmic balance sheets
Listen to the latest episode of the Unquote Private Equity Podcast, in which the team discusses recent developments in the impact investment space
Figuring out the ESG middle-ground
How can managers draft a policy that does not result in paralysis by over-analysis?
LP Profile: Novo Holdings
Principal investments senior director Samir Kamal discusses Novo's investment plan, direct investments and approach to ESG
Smaller buyouts escalate in UK industrials sector
PE-backed buyout investments in both the industrial engineering and the construction and materials spaces have soared in the past year
French education deals offer a valuable lesson
Investment activity in the French education sector continues to look strong after a bumper 2018, with multiples heating up accordingly
Buy-and-build opportunities thrive in Italian market
In addition to the strong activity recorded on the buyout side, 2018 was also a busy year for Italy in the consolidation space
CEE venture ecosystem matures as buyout market stalls
With the buyout market at an inflexion point, the local venture capital scene could be the one grabbing headlines in the coming months