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Chart of the week: Domestic managers dominate in the UKJust two foreign fund managers make the top 10 ranking of UK-focused firms.
- Highland in $30m internet security deal
The US-based venture firm is currently investing its $400m Highland Capital IX
- MyOptique secures another £16m
The new funding round follows the release of data showing that UK venture posted an average one-year IRR of 22.9% in 2013.
- HIG managing director joins Highland Capital
Peter Cornetta, who had been with HIG since 2003, will focus on the $300m Highland Consumer Fund.
- 3i hires partner
Europe’s largest quoted private equity manager has made five hires in a week, including Jim McLean as partner.
- Carlyle alums launch healthcare firm
Washington DC-based NaviMed Capital is in the planning stages for its debut fund, which will make late stage venture capital and growth equity investments in healthcare and is understood to have a $200m target.
- NVCA names new chairman
Paul Maeder, a co-founder and general partner of Highland Capital Partners, is expected to continue the industry association's lobbying against future regulations affecting venture funds.
- Qihoo plans $200m NYSE IPO
CDH, Sequoia, Highland Capital and Redpoint Ventures are among the firms that invested around $39 million in the Chinese internet company.
- Fashion sale nets 40% IRR for Palamon
In its seventh exit in the last year, growth investor Palamon has sold an online fashion retailer to Spanish strategic buyer Privalia.
- Texas pension commits $125m to private equity
The $15.6bn Texas County & District Retirement System has committed to Centerbridge, GTCR and EnCap in the past few months.