Private Equity

Western Europe

CPPIB's private equity portfolio soars 27%

The value of the Canadian institutional investor's private equity fund holdings rose by more than C$4bn over a six-month period.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

Realisation of former BOSIF portfolio begins

Cavendish Square Partners, the Coller-backed owner of the former Bank of Scotland Integrated Finance private equity portfolio, has begun divesting its assets with the £450m sale of Vue Cinemas to London-based Doughty Hanson.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

Augur Capital fund makes debut investment

Frankfurt-based Augur has collected €72m for its second Financial Opportunities fund. The firm was co-founded by Günther Skrzypek.

1 min read · 05 January 2013

First Eastern launches fund to link UK and China

The fund, which is targeting $500m, will invest in UK SMEs looking to expand into China.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

Dunedin hires former Graphite partner

David Williams, who retired as a senior partner from Graphite earlier this year, has been joined Edinburgh- and London-based Dunedin.

1 min read · 05 January 2013

Actis to exit paper packaging manufacturer

The global investor has agreed to divest its 30 percent holdings in China's Inpac International to trade buyer Stora Enso, marking its second Asian exit this month.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

3i explores Brazilian opportunity

The London-listed firm – which is active in Europe, North America and Asia – is now looking to enter the Brazilian market.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

Interview: Up for the challenge

Permira co-heads Tom Lister and Kurt Björklund discuss how the European private equity powerhouse is faring in the post-crisis world.

10 min read · 05 January 2013

Renewable energy fund collects €259m

The UK-listed specialist investment manager, Impax Asset Management Group, has announced the second closing of its European renewable private equity fund on €259m.

1 min read · 05 January 2013

UK government invites comment on CDC

The development-focused organisation will return to its roots as a direct investor in emerging markets.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

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