Private Equity
Michael Eisenberg has joined early stage tech investor Benchmark Capital as a general partner in the Israel office.
1 min read · 30 December 2012
Italian telecoms carrier Wind Telecommunicazioni has been sold to Egyptian businessman Naguib Sawiris’ Weather Investments for €12.1bn.
1 min read · 30 December 2012
If accepted by the Danish telecoms company’s shareholders, the €10 billion deal would be the largest private equity buyout yet seen in the Nordic region.
2 min read · 30 December 2012
As an established presence in emerging markets, CDC-backed energy investor Globeleq is now in position to pursue its mandate: developing greenfield projects. Globeleq CEO Robert Hart shares his insights on approaching energy investments in emerging markets. By Judy Kuan.
4 min read · 30 December 2012
Dubai-based Istithmar reportedly beat off competition from Carlyle, Exponent and 3i to purchase the shipping services firm for $285 million.
1 min read · 30 December 2012
California investment and advisory firm Pacific Corporate Group is launching a subsidiary that will make investments and provide advice for clients investing in emerging markets.
2 min read · 30 December 2012
The investment arm of the government of Singapore has partnered with Istithmar to take a stake in Bumrungrad Hospital Public Company.
2 min read · 30 December 2012
Investcorp wrapped up the fundraising for its second ‘venture-buyout’ fund, closing on $300m for its Investcorp Technology Ventures II. The fund, which was oversubscribed, exceeded its target by $50m.
2 min read · 30 December 2012
The Italian telecom operator acquired in a €12.1bn buyout in May 2005 is to begin marketing a €1.25bn high yield bond issue this week.
2 min read · 30 December 2012
Having reorganised its business activities and the way it incentivises its investment teams, 3i is not only holding on to its staff but luring them away from rivals. By Robert Venes.
3 min read · 30 December 2012
