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Canadian deals, fundraising up in 2010Investment activity and funds raised in Canada through Q3 2010 exceeded levels from the same period last year, though fundraising is still on track to come in below last year’s $2.1bn.
- Brand new second-hand
Private equity firms in India are adopting the secondary buyout and giving it a local spin.
- US private equity turns positive
US private equity performance in the short term posted strong gains, while 10-year venture capital returns dipped into negative figures, according to Thomson Reuters quarterly data.
- Investment activity shows ‘moderate’ rise in 2010
The level of global private activity investment in the first half of 2010 is up 20% compared to the same period in 2009.
- Private equity and the FT
When a prominent financial newspaper backs an attack on the industry, it shows there is a long way to go for private equity to be recognised as a legitimate and worthwhile asset class by some.
- Venturing hope
US venture capitalists are strikingly upbeat on their industry’s future – despite challenges including potential tax hikes on carry, finds Amanda Janis.
- DC's threat to VC
US early stage investors are strikingly upbeat on their future – and still working hard to convince legislators that VCs shouldn’t be lumped in with buyout funds, writes Amanda Janis
- Canadian VC hits 10-year low
Venture fundraising and deal activity continued to plummet in Canada in 2009. Private equity numbers slid too, but less precipitously.
- Adjusting pay expectations
A new compensation survey showing across-the-board reductions in private equity pay indicates that managers may have to lower their bonus expectations to pre-2006 levels for the near future.
- Running out of time
The Australian venture capital industry needs a cash injection – fast, writes Jenny Blinch.