Jo Nash

Terra Firma realises £200m from Threshers deal(2)

Buyout firm Terra Firm has realised £200 million from the sale-and-leaseback of some of the property estate of UK off-licence chain Threshers.

Lion hires senior Coke exec(2)

UK mid-market firm Lion Capital has recruited Mary Minnick from Coca-Cola as a partner – the second senior executive from the company to leave for private equity this year.

Wellington Partners invests in media start up(2)

Adconion Media, a German online advertising network, has received a commitment from Wellington Partners, a pan-European venture capital firm, of an undisclosed amount.

CCMP doubles up for new fund(2)

CCMP Capital Asia is reportedly set to start fundraising for its CCMP Asia Opportunity Fund III, just two years after closing its predecessor.

Aureos launches debut central Asia fund(2)

Aureos Capital, an emerging markets private equity firm, is raising a $100m fund for investments in central Asia as it seeks to capitalise on the region’s thriving SME sector.

Index makes millions from Last.fm exit(2)

The founders of Index Ventures-backed internet site Last.fm have sold the business to US television network CBS for $280 million. The sale has reportedly generated a $56 million profit for Geneva-based Index Ventures.

Another twist in Altadis takeover(2)

Altadis, the Spanish cigarette maker that CVC, PAI and Cinven are stalking, has reportedly met with Imperial Tobacco to re-think a takeover by the UK trade buyer.

European Venture Partners re-brands, closes third fund(2)

European Venture Partners, a provider of venture debt products, has changed its name to Kreos Capital and has closed its third fund on €200m.

Triago hires Dubai head(2)

Placement agent Triago Group has recruited Jean Aboumrad as head of its newly launched Dubai office.

ECI does two deals in two days(2)

UK mid-market firm ECI Partners has sold Nuaire, a UK manufacturer of ventilation systems, to Electra Partners, generating an internal rate of return of 80 percent. It has also bought CliniSys, a provider of healthcare software, for £61 million.