Private Equity
Following a disappointing last two years, Israeli venture capitalists raised more than $700m in 2004, with the outlook for this year being more than double that amount.
2 min read · 30 December 2012
With tensions already high between Corinthian Capital and Lincolnshire Management, Corinthian has poached another pro from Lincolnshire, hiring James McNair, which was made official earlier this week.
2 min read · 30 December 2012
A consortium comprising Apax, Blackstone and CVC has made a new offer for the Spanish telecommunications company Auna as rival KKR joins the fray.
2 min read · 30 December 2012
Israel-focused venture firm Benchmark Capital has closed its $250m Fund II while Israel’s Carmel Ventures has raised $200m for its second fund.
2 min read · 30 December 2012
Naguib Sawiris, the man behind the pending €12.2 billion acquisition of Italian mobile carrier Wind, has made sure private equity investors know his name. Profile by Jonn Elledge.
3 min read · 30 December 2012
Crescent Capital Investments and its Bahrain-based parent First Islamic Bank are to change their name to Arcapita.
1 min read · 30 December 2012
The Middle Eastern private equity firm has acquired the Jordanian aircraft firm Joramco through a privatisation.
2 min read · 30 December 2012
Index Ventures is the latest European VC investor to raise a new vehicle, closing its fourth fund on €300m.
2 min read · 30 December 2012
Abraaj Capital, the Dubai-based buyout firm, is launching its second fund with a target of $500m.
1 min read · 30 December 2012
Ralf Schnell, who built up Infineon Technologies’ venture portfolio – which was sold last week – has become the new president and CEO of Siemens Venture Capital.
2 min read · 30 December 2012
