Private Equity
India continues to be an increasingly attractive prospect for venture capitalists. The first quarter saw an increase in investment, while the number of successful exits offers further cause for optimism.
3 min read · 03 January 2013
US firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts has pulled out of the private equity consortium circling UK retailer Sainsbury’s, amid growing concerns that its ongoing bid for Alliance Boots could lead to competition issues.
1 min read · 03 January 2013
Cologne based CAM Private Equity has teamed up with Newmarkets Partners to begin marketing a flexible emerging markets fund of funds, which will allow investors to specify their areas of exposure.
1 min read · 03 January 2013
Newly-formed fund-of-funds manager Mithras Capital has held a £120 million first close on its debut vehicle, which will invest in about ten European and US private equity funds.
2 min read · 03 January 2013
CVC, 3i and BC Partners all have recently opened up major new offices in New York City, indicating the growing global influence of UK-based private equity franchises.
2 min read · 03 January 2013
The management of eismann, a German frozen food group, have teamed up with mezzanine provider Intermediate Capital Group to buy out their current private equity owners.
1 min read · 03 January 2013
Aureos has invested $5m in a Panama aluminium company, as the expansion of the Panama Canal continues to drive growth in the country’s construction sector.
1 min read · 03 January 2013
Wendel, the French-listed investment group, is continuing its efforts to expand outside its home market by launching an Asia-Pacific operation and recruiting Philippe Donnet to run it.
1 min read · 03 January 2013
Buyout firm Smedvig Capital has recruited automotive industry veteran Sir Trevor Chinn to chair UK car club Streetcar.
1 min read · 03 January 2013
Index Ventures has led the first financing round for Netlog, a social networking site with pan-European aspirations.
2 min read · 03 January 2013
