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Chairman urges New Jersey council to up alternatives

Orin Kramer, chairman of the New Jersey's state investment council, urged council recently to lift the 28% cap on alternatives.

3 min read · 05 January 2013

Permira stocks freezer with €805m deal

The firm’s Birds Eye Iglo portfolio company reportedly beat out a Lion Capital-backed bid for Unilever’s Findus Italy frozen food business.

1 min read · 05 January 2013

CapDyn opens in Rio

The global asset management and advisory firm aims to ramp up direct investments in Latin America.

1 min read · 05 January 2013

LDC again leads regional BVCA awards

The UK mid-market investor was for the second year in succession the front-runner at the BVCA’s portfolio company management awards.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

Survey: Emerging markets to see VC industry expand

In sharp contrast to Western markets, an overwhelming majority of venture capitalists in China, India and Brazil expect the number of venture capital firms in their respective countries to increase between now and 2015.

3 min read · 05 January 2013

It’s back, but it’s different

Ask a dozen US and European LBO pros if credit markets are back and you'll get disparate answers. But all agree conditions have vastly improved from 2009 lows, writes Amanda Janis.

3 min read · 05 January 2013

Eaton spin-out opens for business

Two of Eaton Partners’ former European fundraisers have set up London-based placement agent Threadmark.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

Candover to dispose of €1.2bn nappy maker

The exit would allow Candover – which has reportedly had talks with AIMCo stall for its listed vehicle – to recoup 70% of its investment in the Belgian business.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

Borders to sell Paperchase for $31m

London-based Primary Capital aims to boost the presence of the stationery, cards and gifts chain.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

UK venture industry hits historic low

The post-credit crunch climate has been worse for venture capital in the UK than the dotcom bubble burst, according to a recent study.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

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