Private Equity

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Backing first-timers

2 min read · 05 January 2013

When small steps become giant leaps

Big plans do not necessarily produce the best results. One organisation is seeking to improve Africa's investment climate through a series of achievable initiatives. Andy Thomson reports

2 min read · 05 January 2013

Why normality is on hold

Limited partners need to be in full possession of the facts before resuming substantial investment in private equity. Andy Thomson reports

5 min read · 05 January 2013

OPENED & CLOSED

2 min read · 05 January 2013

Q2 2008

Measuring today's investment environment for tomorrow's performance

1 min read · 05 January 2013

VENTURE PHILANTHROPY

Impetus Trust, using a blend of private equity techniques, invests in UK charities to enable better performance. Five years into the project, impressive results are beginning to show. On the eve of Impetus' first exit, Philip Borel spoke to CEO Daniela Barone Soares about the story so far and the road ahead.

3 min read · 05 January 2013

Could I re-word that?

<p> Could I re-word that? 2009-01-01 Staff Writer &lt;strong&gt;Jargon&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Boom times&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Challenging times&lt;/strong&gt;“Mega-deal”Over$10bnYour lender issolvent“Financial engineering”A blessed techniqueA badge of shamethat makes dividendsthat disappearsappear fr</p>

1 min read · 05 January 2013

A return to the spotlight

Matteo Arpe, former star of the Italian banking sector, has gone back to his roots in search of future profits. Andy Thomson reports

4 min read · 05 January 2013

GTCR invests $200m in specialty insurance company

The Chicago-based firm has been busy in the market downturn, spending nearly $500m in the past few months to set up platforms for medical devices and pharmaceuticals.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

KPS seeks additional $800m for $1.2bn Fund III

The special situations investment firm is approaching Fund III's existing LPs to increase its capital base for new investments.

2 min read · 05 January 2013

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