The fund-of-funds firm has acquired a controlling stake in US Quantum Technology Ventures in an $11m secondary transaction.
The newly-combined finance divisions of US giant General Electric have won the race to acquire ABB’s structured finance portfolio in a $2.3bn deal.
Digital Networks backs UK software business; £4m to UK technology business
A number of European firms have achieved strong exits on the sale of Isolux Wat to management.
Darby Asia Investors has completed its first mezzanine financing since acquiring Prudential Asia’s mezzanine fund in April.
France’s largest private equity firm PAI Management has closed its third European buyout fund ahead of target at E1.8bn.
This sixth fund aims to deploy much of its $567m of capital in Western Europe and Japan.
With $6.5bn in commitments, the alternative asset manager’s fourth private equity fund has exceeded its initial target by nearly $1.5bn.
The global fund of funds investor has received commitments in excess of E270m for its latest European fund of funds.
London-based fund manager Intermediate Capital Group is building an Asian mezzanine business, with a $150m fundraising effort currently underway.
The global private equity firm is to cut back its E732m Europe Venture Fund by just over 10 per cent in light of lower valuations and reduced funding levels.
Carlyle Group has increased its European investment team to 18 with the announcement of two senior appointments.
The latest US venture capital investment figures highlight a sector still in the doldrums, down almost 50 per cent on Q2 2001 and 15 per cent down on the first quarter.
The global venture firm has become the latest early stage investor to release limited partners from part of their commitments.
Few people need reminding that the paucity of IPO exits is a bad thing. Could the process be made easier and better - wonders Joe Bartlett. The result of his musings are some very practical suggestions as to how things could be improved: from the role of analysts to the fees charged by advisors.