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CalPERS assets fall to four-year lowThe US pension fund has reported an eight per cent fall in its assets during the past year, caused in part by pressure on the value of its private equity interests.
- HealthCap IV oversubscribed
The Swedish venture capital firm has closed its fourth fund focusing on European medical investments at E330m.
- Favonius first close at $77m
The Netherlands-based venture capital house has held a $77m first close on its new venture capital fund.
- DrKC takes MBO club to Czech Republic
Dresdner Kleinwort Capital has expanded its Eastern European private equity opportunities network with the launch of an MBO/MBI club in the Czech Republic.
- Candover closes ahead of target
The Candover 2001 Fund has closed on E2.7bn of commitments from 110 investors.
- Global Innovation Partners invests in alternative energy
The CalPERS-backed venture capital and real estate investment firm has led a E40m commitment to Energos, the Norwegian alternative energy producer.
- Patriot Act to affect private equity
The deadline approaches for private equity funds to comply with new US Anti-terrorism/anti-money laundering statute.
- Coller racks up $700m for fourth fund
The secondary buyout specialist is on course to meet the $1bn target for its fourth fund.
- DrKC invests in Mieszko
DrKC has backed the expansion of the Polish confectionery company.
- DrKC buyout club opens in Hungary
Dresdner Kleinwort Capital has extended its buyout networking group to identify private equity opportunities in Central Europe.