Commentary

PE Week Wire: Mon., May 7, 2007

Off to BIO 2007

August unveils promotions

August Equity, the lower-mid market private equity firm, has made a wave of promotions in time for the summer including director Sam Watkinson, investment directors Fraser Davidson and David Ramsey, portfolio director Martin Horne, marketing manager Louise Ward and Donna Wade management accountant.

Capital Dynamic promotes trio

Christmas arrives at Gordon Bros

Aerospace veteran joins Insensys

The 3i-backed firm's chairman formerly the CEO of British Aerospace

ICG's €2.25bn fourth fund

Intermediate Capital Group (ICG), the London-headquartered mezzanine provider, has closed its fourth fund by raising €2.25bn, almost €1bn more than its previous fund and one of the largest of its type in Europe.

Fat Face for Bridgepoint

Advent sheds clothing retailer in £360m tertiary deal

Solar Flare

Solar energy is back in vogue, with VCs doubling their investment in the sector last year.

'Little rewards' keep founders happy, motivated

Forever young