Although Italy and Russia are viewed with trepidation by many investors, a group of GPs sees cross-border opportunities for SMEs from both countries.
2 min read · 20 September 2013
The exit comes as the firm is raising AXA Expansion III, an SME-focused fund with a €400m target that is approaching a third close.
3 min read · 20 September 2013
As returns in Western Europe are increasingly under pressure, several LPs attending a BVCA conference about Central and Eastern Europe in London said they plan to increase their exposure to the region.
2 min read · 20 September 2013
Two new hires come as the fund of funds is working to secure $150m for Fund II, which is expected to reach a final close by the end of the year.
2 min read · 20 September 2013
The US-based fund of funds manager, which has added co-investments to its fund strategy, had a re-up rate of 80% and gave LPs the option to customise their commitments between buyouts, venture capital and special situations.
2 min read · 20 September 2013
UK-based portfolio companies feel GPs are more willing to provide capital than traditional lenders, PwC’s annual survey on private equity-backed companies has found.
3 min read · 20 September 2013
The former HBOS chief executive has resigned from Bridgepoint’s advisory board, after the UK’s Parliamentary Commission slammed his part in a 'colossal failure of senior management' at the failed bank.
2 min read · 20 September 2013
Nordic Capital is paying approximately €400m to acquire Unifeeder - the first deal from its latest fund.
2 min read · 20 September 2013
By attracting €97m from 10 investors, CapMan has passed the half-way mark on its €175m target for its CapMan Russia II fund.
2 min read · 20 September 2013
The Italian firm is also about to launch its third fund of funds which will have a €200m-€250m target. The firm will be launching a number of direct funds in the coming years.
3 min read · 20 September 2013
