Private Equity
Although venture funds are exempt from registering with the SEC under the Dodd-Frank Act, determining the definition of venture capital proved tricky, writes Jenna Gottlieb.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
The Denver-based leisure and travel-focused firm has bought the ski resort that hosted the 1960 Winter Olympics.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
IDG Capital has reportedly invested $40m in the Chinese e-commerce company in yet another play on an internet-related business.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
China's National Social Security Fund is backing IDG Capital Partners' Harmony Growth Fund, which is reportedly targeting commitments of RMB3.5bn.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
The firm’s $600m equity cheque for North American marketing agency Advantage Sales & Marketing will push Apax’s €11.2bn Fund VII to just over the 60% deployed mark.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
The Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation, which inherits investment assets including private equity from the pensions of bankrupt companies, has $507m in uncalled commitments.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
The New York-based mid-market firm has hired former president of ADP’s major account services, Campbell Langdon, as an operating partner.
1 min read · 05 January 2013
The London-listed firm will reportedly sell oil services company RBG to Montagu Private Equity. RBG was formed by 3i in 2004 through the merger of three existing oil companies.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
The private equity firms are bolstering their Australian assets with a minority stake, estimated worth $60m to $80m, in the online foreign exchange service provider.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
Arthur Zuckerman, the former chief executive officer of consultant The TriCycle Group, has joined Avista as partner and chief operating officer.
2 min read · 05 January 2013
