Private Equity
The executive, who had been with TorreyCove through its spin-out from PCG Asset Management, has taken on a role at fund of funds Cheyenne Capital.
2 min read · 20 September 2013
Hanns Ostmeier, a former Blackstone executive, is likely to be a key man in the firm’s next fund, which could be raised in the course of next year.
2 min read · 20 September 2013
Although Italy and Russia are viewed with trepidation by many investors, a group of GPs sees cross-border opportunities for SMEs from both countries.
2 min read · 20 September 2013
The $19.7bn Texas County & District Retirement System has given preliminary approval for $600m of commitments to private equity and another $575m to natural resources and debt funds.
2 min read · 20 September 2013
Seasoned private equity lawyer David Walker has left the magic circle firm to join Latham & Watkins.
2 min read · 20 September 2013
The exit comes as the firm is raising AXA Expansion III, an SME-focused fund with a €400m target that is approaching a third close.
3 min read · 20 September 2013
The exit to pharmaceuticals group Oriola-KD is the first by the Swedish firm’s Fund IV, a 2008 vintage now 70% invested.
2 min read · 20 September 2013
The CEE-focused firm has sold the remainder of its shares in the Polish debt collector, less than a year after holding a first close on its Fund VII.
2 min read · 20 September 2013
Mark Florman, who will take on an advisory role with the BVCA at the end of the month, will be succeeded by deputy chief executive and former Times assistant editor Tim Hames.
2 min read · 20 September 2013
Two new hires come as the fund of funds is working to secure $150m for Fund II, which is expected to reach a final close by the end of the year.
2 min read · 20 September 2013