Private Equity

Western Europe

France’s FRR awards mandates to Ardian, LGT and Swen

The three dedicated fund of funds will invest 80% of equity into unlisted French companies.

2 min read · 27 July 2017

Aquila appoints consultant relations and ESG head

Ian Williams will be responsible for the firm’s relationship with investment consultants as well as developing its ESG strategy.

2 min read · 24 July 2017

Portobello returns to market after restructuring

The Spanish firm is seeking around €600m for its fourth buyout fund after a GP-led process on its 2015 Fund II with HarbourVest Partners.

2 min read · 11 July 2017

Swedish pension system could increase alts exposure

Proposals suggest removing limits on unlisted securities and raising exposure to illiquid assets.

2 min read · 10 July 2017

Terra Firma closes £4bn housing refinancing

The firm has raised fresh debt and equity for its UK housing platform, the Annington Group.

4 min read · 06 July 2017

Wealth manager targets €150m for debut PE fund

Mirabaud has raised €50m for its ‘Living Heritage Fund’, which will back European SMEs with long histories.<br />

2 min read · 05 July 2017

Unigestion closes first direct PE fund on €255m – exclusive

Up to now the Swiss manager has focused on fund of funds, secondaries, co-investments and separately managed accounts. <br />

2 min read · 05 July 2017

Royal Mail deal delayed by pricing date

Talks with alternative buyers are ongoing, sister publication <span class="ITALIC">Secondaries Investor</span> understands.<br />

2 min read · 04 July 2017

VIA Equity pushes into Germany

The firm, which is backed by two large Danish pensions, has hired a German dealmaker and established an office in Munich.

1 min read · 28 June 2017

Growth Capital Partners nears £200m final close - exclusive

The fund, which focuses on UK SMEs, has been in the market since January 2016.

1 min read · 26 June 2017

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