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Canadian buyouts shift to smaller dealsInvestment activity in Canada was marked by a drop in both deal flow and transaction values during the third quarter, according to Canada's Venture Capital & Private Equity Association.
- Goldman retains status as GPs' bank of choice
Despite a 27% drop in the amount of advisory fees Goldman Sachs has secured from GPs this year compared to last, the Wall Street titan still outranks all other banks.
- US private equity tops $148bn in 2010
More than 60% of capital deployed globally by private equity firms was invested in North American companies last year, a report by The Private Equity Growth Capital Council has found.
- Canadian buyouts reach highest level since 2008
Private equity deal flow surged 40% in Q2 2011 compared to the same period last year, while fundraising in the first half of the year more than quadrupled compared to the first half of 2010.
- VC boasts strong returns in Q1
Shorter-term venture performance showed significant improvement in Q1 2011, with modest increases in the three-, five- and 10-year periods, says NVCA president Mark Heesen.
- Thoma Bravo reaps strong returns in exit spree
The Chicago-based firm has sold three companies in the past six weeks, and will come to market with its next fund before the end of the year.
- Stellar return offers succour to European venture
DFJ Esprit has allayed fears that a subdued exit environment will make it hard for European venture capital firms to monetise their investments, sealing a 15x return following the sale of Zeus Technology.
- Underloved, outperforming
Canadian fund managers have been chalking up impressive performance numbers – an achievement they must trumpet loudly to attract more foreign LPs, writes Christopher Witkowsky.
- VC investments climb in 2010
US Venture capital investment increased 19% in dollar terms and 12% in deal volume in 2010 compared to 2009, the first annual increase for venture since 2007.
- CVCA: Canadian PE ‘needs more foreign investment’
Canada's Venture Capital & Private Equity Association is calling on foreign limited partners to invest in the country’s private equity industry.