Private Equity
The Haim Saban-led investment firm has hired former Blueprint Ventures principal Richard Yen to help direct its expansion into non-traditional media.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
The early-stage technology-focussed venture firms will share the expertise of one of Yahoo’s senior most executives, Jeff Weiner, who will divide his time as executive in residence at both firms.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
Michael Philipp, head of the Swiss bank in Europe, the Middle East and Africa has departed to open his own firm.
1 min read · 04 January 2013
The Africa-focussed private equity shop has invested $15m in Blue Financial Services, a non-deposit taking micro lender.
1 min read · 04 January 2013
The emerging markets have sophisticated tech pockets but still trail the US considerably, according to a survey of venture firms.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
The buyout firm, which began winding down its portfolio in 2004, may sell one of its last remaining portfolio companies for more than double its initial investment.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
The South African buyout firm is considering raising the largest ever solely African buyout fund less than two years since raising a $750m fund.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
The Sydney-based private equity firm has paid an estimated $1bn for a majority interest in American Stock Transfer as it looks to build its global share registry business.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
The emerging markets growth equity firm’s investment will fund Societe d'Articles Hygieniques’ expansion plans in Libya and East Algeria.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
The Dubai-based private equity firm is nearing the first close of its $200m MENA-focussed hospitality fund, and has begun marketing another $530m fund specifically for Saudi Arabia.
2 min read · 04 January 2013
