FRANCE - AFIC publishes promising new figures

H1 2006 was a record period with total private equity investments of EUR 4.1bn, representing a 21% increase on H1 2005.

The total value of buyouts increased by 24%, while growth capital investments were up 17%, and the venture segment grew by 15%.

Total fundraising decreased from EUR 7.8bn in H1 2005 to EUR 3.5 this year, with 40% of funds raised abroad.

The total value of exits remained stable at EUR 1.8bn for 651 deals.

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