3i, Index Ventures, Elderstreet, Goldman Sachs, Reuters Greenhouse Fund, GE Equity, Amadeus , Dresdner Kleinwort Capital and Interregnum back Mediasurface
The group says it is still negotiating with a number of players to sell its distribution division.
The insurer’s founders say its business model is no longer viable.
A management team has flagged its interest in buying the ship builder’s site in Tyneside. Hundreds of jobs could be saved.
Christopher Marlowe joins the fund of funds manager from Arcis Finance.
Axa Private Equity sees strong demand for private equity products in Europe, particularly among German institutional investors.
The pan-European private equity firm has closed a record E4.65bn buyout fund.
Benchmark Capital backs Alternis with $4.5m, Congruency raises further $10.25m, 3i & ACT invest in Intense Photonics
Credit Lyonnais Asset Management Private Equity and BNP Paribas join Carlyle in a rare dot-com play.
Heather Bewers joins the firm’s early stage Business Incubation Service.