James Taylor

CAM takes European mid-market to America(3)

The German fund of funds manager will look to champion the cause of the European mid-market with a new product aimed at North American institutional investors.

Kreos puts another €50m to work

The venture debt specialist has invested another €50 million after agreeing ten deals in as many weeks, as it continues to take advantage of strong demand to put its third fund to work at express pace.

NBGI holds £62.5m first close(2)

Buyout firm NBGI Private Equity has held a first close on its second fund, as it looks to repeat the success it has enjoyed with the fund’s predecessor.

Credit crunch ’absolutely exaggerated’

Boutique investment bank Augusta & Co believes the credit markets are in a much healthier state than recent coverage might suggest, arguing that the current jitters are due to temporary factors, rather than underlying weakness.

Bridges buys first “keyworker housing” block(3)

The UK venture firm with a social mission has bought three apartment blocks for NHS workers in Plymouth, as the issue of affordable housing for public sector workers becomes increasingly important in the UK.

AlpInvest sets its sights on London(2)

AlpInvest Partners is set to open an office in London, as Europe’s biggest private equity investor continues to expand its global reach.

EVCA hits out at Treasury probe(3)

The pan-European trade body has urged caution after the UK Treasury Select Committee suggested private equity needed closer scrutiny. EVCA has taken the unusual step of wading into a national row because it believes any changes could have far-reaching consequences for the industry across Europe.

Bridges buys first “keyworker housing” block(2)

The UK venture firm with a social mission has bought three apartment blocks for NHS workers in Plymouth, as the issue of affordable housing for public sector workers becomes increasingly important in the UK.

Bridges buys first “keyworker housing” block

The UK venture firm with a social mission has bought three apartment blocks for NHS workers in Plymouth, as the issue of affordable housing for public sector workers becomes increasingly important in the UK.

Mid Europa starts Polish healthcare buy-and-build(3)

The central and eastern Europe specialist has taken the first step in its planned consolidation of the Polish private healthcare market, bolting on Medycyna Rodzinna to its recent acquisition LUX-MED.