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  • Charity dinner secures Justin King as guest speaker
    Isobel Markham- 23 February 2016

    Jewish charity Norwood, which supports vulnerable children, families and people with learning disabilities, has teamed up with Investec for its annual private equity fundraising dinner.

  • Risk Capital to float London cake maker
    Yolanda Bobeldijk- 23 April 2014

    The Luke Johnson-backed business plans to raise £33m with a listing on the AIM in London.

  • 3i sells Giraffe to Tesco for £49m(2)
    Yolanda Bobeldijk- 23 January 2014

    The exit from the UK restaurant chain is 3i’s third of 2013, as the London-listed group aims to improve its disposal activity compared with last year.

  • 3i sells Giraffe to Tesco for £49m
    Yolanda Bobeldijk- 21 September 2013

    The exit from the UK restaurant chain is 3i’s third of 2013, as the London-listed group aims to improve its disposal activity compared with last year.

  • Risk Capital makes Red Hot investment
    Matthieu Favas- 19 September 2013

    The firm’s investment in Red Hot World Buffet comes amid strong private equity appetite for hospitality businesses in the UK.

  • Borders UK switches sponsors
    Deanna Buckman- 5 January 2013

    Luke Johnson's Risk Capital, which bought the book seller for £20m in 2007, has sold Borders UK to Hilco affiliate Valco Capital Partners.

  • OPEN & CLOSED
    PEI Staff- 5 January 2013

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  • Why normality is on hold
    PEI Staff- 5 January 2013

    Limited partners need to be in full possession of the facts before resuming substantial investment in private equity. Andy Thomson reports

  • Risk Capital raises £75m debut fund
    Amanda Janis- 5 January 2013

    The 8-year-old firm led by UK entrepreneur Luke Johnson has raised its first institutional fund so as to be ready for investment opportunities driven by current market distress.

  • Duke Street fights tooth and nail for Oasis(3)
    Jo Nash- 4 January 2013

    London-based Duke Street Capital has amassed a 34 percent stake in Oasis Healthcare and increased its bid to £88.2 million, as the battle for the UK’s biggest dental business heats up.