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3i creates £1bn proceeds in six months

The European private equity firm has reported realisations of £1.04 billion in the first six months of its financial year, almost double the £603 million realised in the same period of 2004.

3 min read · 30 December 2012

Electra acquires French fuel business

AXA Private Equity generated an IRR of around 45 percent in the sale of Tokheim to Electra Partners Europe.

1 min read · 30 December 2012

PPM sells CCTV distributor for £128m

The European mid-market buyout firm sells French CCTV business UDL for a money multiple of almost 4x.

2 min read · 30 December 2012

Adveq expands management team

The Zurich-based private equity firm has strengthened its management team as it nears a final close on its third fund of funds.

1 min read · 30 December 2012

Quester bolsters ICT team

The UK venture capital firm has hired Sergio Levi to specialise in semiconductor and electronics investments.

2 min read · 30 December 2012

Franco-Iberian fund closes on €50m

Espirito Santo Capital and Sigefi Private Equity have held a final closing of their crossborder Iberian-French private equity fund.

1 min read · 30 December 2012

Nordic Capital buys wheelchair business

Northern European mid-market investor Nordic Capital has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Swedish wheelchair supplier Permobil for an undisclosed sum.

1 min read · 30 December 2012

Lord Birt joins Terra Firma as adviser

The London-based buyout firm has appointed Lord Birt, the former BBC director general and UK government consultant.

2 min read · 30 December 2012

3i appoints oil and gas specialist

The London-listed private equity firm has increased its focus on the midstream gas and power industry with the appointment of an industrialist in residence.

2 min read · 30 December 2012

Pond Ventures gears up for new cycle

The technology-focused UK venture capital firm has hired seasoned technology entrepreneur Jamie Urquhart as its launches its third fund.

2 min read · 30 December 2012

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