Private Equity
The two emerging markets fund investors have paid $43m for a majority stake in a Nigerian fixed wireless operator.
1 min read · 30 December 2012
The venture capital arm of Finnish mobile phone manufacturer Nokia has changed its name to BlueRun Ventures and announced a first close of its third venture fund on $350m.
1 min read · 30 December 2012
The global investment firm has acquired American Tire Distributors, a portfolio company of Boston private equity sponsor Charlesbank Capital, in a deal valued at approximately $700m.
2 min read · 30 December 2012
Morgan Stanley Alternative Investment Partners’ second vehicle will make commitments to US and European buyout, global venture and special situation partnerships.
1 min read · 30 December 2012
Global private equity house Advent International and its investment partner in the Turkish market, Turkven Private Equity, have led an equity financing for Intercity.
2 min read · 30 December 2012
London-headquartered private equity firm Apax Partners has announced six promotions in its Paris office.
1 min read · 30 December 2012
The global buyout group has tabled an offer for a 63 percent interest in Italian telecommunications group Wind, valuing the business at €12.6 billion in what would be the largest ever European private equity deal.
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
Apax Partners and Vista Capital have acquired Spanish vehicle maintenance company Groupo Itevelesa in a secondary buyout.
1 min read · 30 December 2012
The global venture capital firm has announced the purchase of a 50 percent stake in oil service newco RBGltd, and a €3.1m investment in Norwegian water treatment company Epcon Offshore.
2 min read · 30 December 2012
