Western Europe

Deutsche Beteiligungs doubles profits(2)

Deutsche Beteiligungs, a listed German private equity firm, has made a record profit for the second consecutive year.

MTI back on track

MTI Partners has made two hires with a third to follow that should help the firm move into the next phase of its development after a difficult spell since its founding partner retired.

Vote now in our 2006 awards(2)

As the final week of voting for our Global Private Equity Awards 2006 begins, the competition is hotting up, with the industry preparing to reward the biggest winners of 2006.

Industry enjoys record year as default fears grow

Global private equity deal volume soared to a record $737.4 billion in 2006, but more difficult times may lie ahead.

CVC makes seven senior promotions(2)

CVC Capital Partners has promoted Marc Boughton, head of its Cordatus debt management division, to managing partner, and also promoted six other dealmakers in its European offices.

Cultural differences greatest barrier to new deals(2)

Difficulties with cross-border arrangements put UK buyout firms off international deals, according to new research.

Hg sells off German transmission division for five times return(2)

Hg has realised a five times return on its investment in the Hirschmann Group, a signal transmission business, after selling one of its divisions to US rival Belden for €245 million.

GB Merchant closes debut fund(2)

The Gordon Brothers affiliate will use the $320m fund to invest in the retail and consumer products sectors.

Wellington Partners holds first close on €50m(2)

German venture capital firm Wellington Partners has held a final close of its third life science fund on €50m and expects to hold a final close by the summer on €120m.

Alchemy Partners makes 3.6x return on classic car insurer(2)

Alchemy Partners has made a return of 3.6 times its original investment in Footman James, a classic car insurer, which has just provided cover for Scooby Doo’s Mystery Machine.