Analysis
Southern Europe unquote" out now
The latest digital edition of Southern Europe unquote” is out now, bringing you all the latest deals, exits and analysis from the region.
On the road again
Fundraising of course is the name of the game at the moment. After a two year lull, many houses are already on or expected to hit the fundraising trail this year. EQT is currently looking to raise €4bn for its latest buyout vehicle, on a par with its...
Can venture cash in on Skype success?
Venture has just cashed in on Skype – again. Such successes are rare, meaning LPs need more convincing before investing more in the asset class. Viktor Lundvall investigates
Listed FOF coup: Mantra seeks Alpha
The latest bout of shareholder activism involves the well known Guy Wyser-Pratte and an attempt to dethrone Alpha Associates as manager of listed fund of funds Private Equity Holding.
PE jobs debate returns after Amdega collapse
The impact of private equity on job creation in the wider economy has always led to heated debates, being both hard to evaluate properly and politically sensitive. Recent news might revive the argument. Greg Gille reports
Deutsche unquote" out now
The latest digital edition of Deutsche unquoteт is out now, packed with all the latest funds, deals and features in the region.
Austria: High PE demand held back by lack of funds
While investors in Germany are experiencing a lack of companies willing to sell in the primary market, the situation in Austria is quite the opposite. An increasing demand for equity stands against a small pool of funds. Diana Petrowicz investigates....
Interview: ASCRI's Maite Ballester
The Spanish private equity association (ASCRI) has renewed its efforts to promote venture and finally created separate platforms for its membership. Susannah Birkwood speaks to Maite Ballester, the partner and managing director of 3i Spain and president...
Prospects for Nordic PE: unquote" poll
As the recovery gets underway, what are the prospects for the Nordics?
April Fools'!
At least two mega-deals may flop. Are CEE vendors luring in private equity under false pretences?
AFIC conference: Industry highlights tough year ahead
The major French players gathered in Paris today for the 14th annual conference of private equity association AFIC. Despite showing good signs of recovery, the French market still has daunting challenges to face in 2011. Greg Gille reports
Interview: AIFI's Anna Gervasoni
Anna Gervasoni has been the general manager of AIFI – the Italian Private Equity and Venture Capital Association – since 1986. She talks to Susannah Birkwood about challenges past, opportunities to come and the “tragic” state of the Italian IPO market....
Easter sees double secondaries deals
The Easter weekend has seen major developments in the secondaries market, with both HarbourVest and Eurazeo attempting to expand their presence through acquisitions. John Bakie reports
Interview: BVCA's Mark Florman
Mark Florman took over as CEO of the British private equity association BVCA in March. Fundraising, regulation, public image... Florman talks to Greg Gille about the challenges currently faced by the industry.
Escape from captivity
Erstwhile captives now form the backbone of Europe’s mid-market. But success is not a foregone conclusion, as a handful of firms have illustrated. Spain's Portobello Capital is the latest to test the waters. Susannah Birkwood investigates.
SVCA Conference: Nordic industry on the defensive
The private equity industry in Sweden has recently been subject to intense scrutiny by the media, despite being one of the strongest performing regions in terms of private equity returns in Europe. At the SVCA conference in Stockholm yesterday, professionals...
Nordic unquote" out now!
The latest digital edition of Nordic unquoteт is available to download now, featuring all the latest deals and analysis of private equity and venture capital activity in the region.
Banks move to offer free placement services
Banks are taking on mandates to drive future revenues from ancillary services. But you pay for what you get: lesser established GPs will still need the hands-on approach independent advisers offer. Kimberly Romaine reports.
VCT fundraising – a bumper year?
This yearтs ТЃ365m total fell short of some estimates for VCT fundraising activity. However the sum hides some very positive developments for the industry: namely a relaxation of investment rules, as well as a reinforcement of the delineation of the Best...
Commercial due diligence: Under the microscope
Following the shocks of the financial crisis, banks are slowly returning to lending. However, given recent experiences they are scrutinising portfolio companies more intently than ever before, changing the role of due diligence. John Bakie investigates...
Robust first quarter activity in the Nordic region
The inaugural Nordic Private Equity Index published in association with KPMG reveals the Nordic buyout market to have maintained its momentum in the first quarter of 2011.
CEE deals, LP interest on the rise
The market in Central & Eastern Europe is picking up, with more deals expected and more LPs ready to back them.
CEE market: Catching up fast
The unquote” Central and Eastern Europe Congress, held today in London, gave delegates a valuable insight into the reshaping of the PE landscape post-crisis, and the new investment opportunities arising as the region catches up fast on the way to recovery....
Name that firm: three exits in three months
There are very few outfits not in fundraising mode that achieve a hat-trick of exits in as many months. But that is precisely what Investec Growth & Acquisition finance did between December and February.