Private Equity
Despite a surge in overall M&A in the fourth quarter, a recent study found European private equity posted negative growth in activity for the whole of last year.
2 min read · 21 September 2013
Fund of Funds manager Capital Dynamics continues to see opportunities for growth in Europe – despite the subdued economic outlook – and believes the fund of funds model is here to stay.
4 min read · 21 September 2013
Quentin Nason, who joins the firm from Deutsche Bank, will further bolster the ranks of the Candover successor firm after significant expansion to its investment team last year.
1 min read · 21 September 2013
The asset manager raised $500m more than its original target.
1 min read · 21 September 2013
The demand for microfinancing in Asia is high, according to Bamboo Finance. But some investors remain cautious because the niche is not yet well established.
2 min read · 21 September 2013
The Canadian pension increased the size of its private equity portfolio for the 13th time in the past 14 quarters and now has about 17% of its $173bn total assets invested in private equity.
2 min read · 21 September 2013
The Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) has hired Robin Filmer-Wilson as it plans to increase its co-investment activity.
2 min read · 21 September 2013
The UK mid-market firm has sold Rosemont Pharmaceuticals to a US trade buyer for £180m – having more than doubled EBITDA during its period of ownership.
2 min read · 21 September 2013
Robert Easton unveiled proposals to put business at the heart of the UK’s growth agenda – and urged the industry to show more transparency – at the BVCA's 30th anniversary dinner.
3 min read · 21 September 2013
In a bid to grow SVG Advisers’ investment base and expand the business, SVG Capital has agreed to sell a 50.1% stake to Aberdeen Asset Management for £17.5m.
3 min read · 21 September 2013
