Private Equity
At a time when many banks are proving reluctant to lend, Mid Europa Partners has managed to raise a record debt package to fund a dividend recapitalisation of its investment in T-Mobile Czech Republic.
2 min read · 06 January 2013
London-headquartered Kreos Capital, which has promoted chief operating officer Simon Hirtzel to general partner, is targeting €200m for its latest ‘growth debt’ fund.
2 min read · 06 January 2013
Africa-focused firms are building on the promise shown by the continent’s private equity industry last year, with a trio of deals by Ethos, Duet Group and Emerging Capital Partners helping to kickstart dealmaking this month.
2 min read · 06 January 2013
It’s been a busy start to the year for private equity firms on the recruiting front, with firms including Equistone, Palamon and TA Associates hiring or promoting internally. Private Equity International rounds up the latest people moves.
3 min read · 06 January 2013
Quilvest Private Equity’s parent, Quilvest Group, has agreed to management participating in the equity structure of the group for the first time as it begins raising its next generation of fund of funds.
2 min read · 06 January 2013
Increased realisations, fewer deals and careful portfolio management in the face of macro uncertainty were the main themes conveyed in 3i Group's interim statement.
2 min read · 06 January 2013
European private equity activity collapsed to its lowest level in 15 years in the fourth quarter last year, highlighting the impact of all the economic uncertainty in the latter half of 2011.
3 min read · 06 January 2013
Warburg Pincus has become the latest firm to announce a raft of internal promotions as private equity firms strive to hang on to homegrown talent and incentivise key personnel.
1 min read · 06 January 2013
Former 3i Group managing partner and head of venture capital Jo Taylor has been recruited to lead Ontario Teachers’ direct investment unit in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
2 min read · 06 January 2013
IK Investment Partners has promoted two of its younger executives to partner in recognition of their contribution to the firm’s success, while UK firm Bridges Ventures has also raised three of its team to partnership.
2 min read · 06 January 2013
