The UK is one of the world’s most established private equity markets, long a magnet for talent and capital. But given its stuttering domestic economy, thanks in no small part to the troubles of the neighbouring eurozone, are there still opportunities for private equity to make great returns? We gathered three of the UK industry’s leading lights in London in January to ask them about the outlook for 2013
10 min read · 21 September 2013
First Round went to Beijing once. It’s fair to say that it wasn’t for the sea air. Even a few years back, the Chinese capital seemed to have a growing problem with pollution; now, apparently, it is (to use the official US term) “crazy bad”. But never fear, Beijing: private equity will save you...
2 min read · 21 September 2013
First Round has always been a huge fan of excrement-based card games. So imagine how delighted it was in December to receive the delightfully-monikered ‘Whose Poo?’ as a Christmas present from- ... Actually, hang on a second. That’s not right.
2 min read · 21 September 2013
Stevenson James has hired Josephine Defty in a bid to take advantage of GPs' growing need for high-calibre IR professionals in a tough fundraising market.
2 min read · 21 September 2013
The London arm of US-based VC group Accel Partners has bucked the dismal fundraising trend for European venture by racing to its target, thanks to strong support from US investors.
2 min read · 21 September 2013
In the 10 years since the launch of Bridges Ventures, the UK group has witnessed a sea change in the way LPs think about social investment
3 min read · 21 September 2013
Pye gets caught napping on value creation
3 min read · 21 September 2013
Lessons in leadership from Heinz CEO William Johnson
2 min read · 21 September 2013
Why David Rubenstein thinks politicians are like giant pandas
2 min read · 21 September 2013
Tony James, and the evils of 'clarity equity'
2 min read · 21 September 2013
