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Infrastructure fundraising reaches post-2008 peakGlobal infrastructure funds closed on $20.8bn in 2011, the largest amount raised since 2008, including the $3bn first close of GIP’s second fund.
- Recruiting: bucking the trend
The current economic uncertainty provides a great opportunity for firms willing to take a longer-term view to bolster their teams, writes Aidan Kennedy of CTPartners.
- Graycliff Partners spins out of HSBC Capital
The latest group to spin out of HSBC will focus on private equity, mezzanine and real estate investments in the US and Latin America.
- Bridgepoint wins Wiggle for £180m
European mid-market buyout house Bridgepoint has won the race to acquire online cycling retailer Wiggle, paying Isis Equity Partners £180m to acquire the UK-based company.
- Sagard set to break drought with dough deal
Sagard Private Equity Partners is set to acquire dough-maker EuroDough from parent Sara Lee for €115m. If successful, it will be the firm’s first new investment since June last year.
- Court-blocked
Decisions made by courts and regulatory bodies can kill deals and break hearts, as these three case studies show
- Business Growth Fund bolsters Scottish team
UK state-backed investment vehicle the Business Growth Fund continues to grow its fledgling investment team, bolstering its ranks in Edinburgh with the addition of former Dunedin Capital Partners executive Duncan Macrae.
- Ex-Goldman banker to lead Permira's China push
In addition to the appointment of former Goldman Sachs banker Alan Chen (pictured) as head of China, the firm also named former Alix Partners director Christian Paul as portfolio director.
- HSBC hires head for private equity push
HSBC has made ex-UBS banker Simon Jennings (pictured) head of private equity, a newly-created role, as it seeks to broaden its alternatives offering.
- UK launches business growth fund
The UK government-backed Business Growth Fund, chaired by Sir Nigel Rudd, will make £2.5bn available to invest in British SMEs.