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Palamon takes novel tack after fundraising struggleThe firm has closed a €210 million 'Auxiliary Fund' with just a two-year investment period, after struggling to sell the idea of European growth.
- Carlyle and Palamon get their teeth into dbg
The sale of dbg, which provides support services primarily for dentists, represents an impressive first exit of 5.8x for UK lower mid-market firm Synova Capital.
- Deal Mechanic: Synova Capital & DBG
In just three years, Synova Capital helped reposition dental services business dbg, tripling EBITDA in the process and generating a 77% IRR on exit. By Vicky Meek
- Synova holds first and final close on £110m
The firm closed its oversubscribed fund on its £110m hard-cap after less than three months in market.
- Friday Letter It's in the numbers
Investment bankers and their inflated bonus schemes have become the latest point of focus as people debate the cause and effects of today's financial turmoil. But as Terra Firma chief Guy Hands pointed out this week, the private equity industry’s traditional compensation structure is far from the investment bank bonus culture and - crucially - does not incentivise disproportionate risk-taking for personal gain.
- Friday Letter Mission Impossible
Even for EVCA’s impressive chairman, trying to overhaul the industry’s public image in a year like this is a lot to ask.
- Palamon recruits investment strategist
The London-based firm, which is currently raising a €750 million fund, has hired John David from Allstate Investments.
- Palamon acquires feelunique.com
The acquisition of a Jersey-based online beauty retailer ends an eventful year for the London-headquartered firm.
- Bolstering the ranks: recent people moves
It’s been a busy start to the year for private equity firms on the recruiting front, with firms including Equistone, Palamon and TA Associates hiring or promoting internally. Private Equity International rounds up the latest people moves.
- Palamon re-hires investment team member
Julian Carreras, who left Palamon Capital Partners in 2006, has re-joined after stints at Cinven and Thesan Capital, as the firm looks to bolster its Spanish coverage.