Private Equity

Western Europe

Amundi aims for €10bn in PE assets by 2020 – exclusive

Amundi Group’s asset management arm plans to raise more capital from LPs and make strategic acquisitions in boutique firms.

2 min read · 30 April 2019

BNP Paribas hires Clarke-Jervoise as private wealth PE head

The seasoned investor recently left the $55bn multifamily office Stonehage Fleming in London to move to Paris.

2 min read · 26 April 2019

EBRD set for €10bn investment breakthrough in 2019

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is set to invest its largest amount in public and private markets this year, according to its director of equity funds.

3 min read · 25 April 2019

Sector specialisation: Long delayed in Europe, now gaining traction

As the evolving PE landscape poses challenges for generalists, will sector specialists finally come to the fore in Europe, asks Monument Group's Janet Brooks.

5 min read · 17 April 2019

Tikehau adds Nomura vet, Citigroup fundraiser to senior ranks

Paris-based Tikehau has set targets to substantially boost its assets under management and the operating profits of its asset management arm by 2022.

2 min read · 04 April 2019

AP4's alternatives head on the three ESG areas GPs need to improve on

Jenny Askfelt Ruud, head of alternative investments at the €35bn Swedish pension fund, says GPs need better strategic angles when it comes to sustainable investing.

3 min read · 03 April 2019

Want to raise money from Europeans? It’s about to get harder

Revisions to AIFMD are going to make reverse solicitation more difficult without a passport, writes lawyer Matija Repolusk.

5 min read · 02 April 2019

How Equistone kept a lid on its fundraise while tapping new LPs

A heady fundraising environment buoyed the firm’s efforts to build new LP relationships for Fund VI, but created a headache when it came to whittling down allocations.

5 min read · 02 April 2019

Permira's Potter to drive BVCA diversity agenda

Cheryl Potter has taken over as chair of the British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association, the third woman to hold the role since 1983.

2 min read · 27 March 2019

Nordic Capital head of capital markets departs – exclusive

Mark Bulmer, an 11-year veteran of the European private equity stalwart, has decided to resign to explore new opportunities.

1 min read · 26 March 2019

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