Analysis
LBO France cashes in on buoyant debt markets for Labeyrie and Exxelia
Record low coupon on Labeyrie bonds
Deal in focus: Nordic Capital reaps 3x on FinnvedenBulten exit
Nordic Capital made a final exit from auto parts maker FinnvedenBulten at the beginning of March, marking the second exit from the GPтs fifth fund in quick succession.
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
Deal in focus: Montagu enters Dutch market with Dorc purchase
Ophthalmic surgery instruments producer generates €80m turnover
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
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...
Deal in Focus: Ardian backs €1.96bn Vinci Park buyout
France had not been home to a private equity transaction worth more than €1bn since the summer of 2011 – a dry spell broken in February, when Ardian entered exclusive talks with construction and concessions firm Vinci to back the buyout of its Vinci Park...
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
Deal in focus: Intel and Practica back CGTrader
The latest investment by Intel Capital and Practica Capital in 3D printing marketplace CGTrader highlights the growing appeal of Europe’s previously underserved Baltic market.
Q&A: Michel Abouchalache, Quilvest & Partners
Q&A: Quilvest