Global mid-market firm Advent International has hired two new recruits to bolster its Central and Eastern European team as deal flow peaks at year end.
General Atlantic, the global growth investor, is looking to the emerging BRIC markets and beyond in the 12 months ahead. Rene Kern, a managing director at the firm, spells it out.
After keeping its powder dry in 2007, Tony Mallin's firm Star Capital Partners is looking forward to a busier 2008 as capital intensive businesses turn to private equity.
Have legislators in the US and UK closed the book on changes to carried interest taxation? A trio of tax experts provides PEO with perspective on the latest Capitol Hill and Westminster developments.
The sale of the UK construction business after 10 years leaves the UK mid-market firm with one investment still in its second fund's portfolio. Gresham also bought Hotter, a shoe brand for senior citizens.
The US automobile company is reportedly close to choosing between One Equity Partners and two Indian car makers, one of which is teaming with Apollo, as its preferred bidder for Jaguar and Land Rover.
Dominique Mégret, chief executive of PAI Partners, one of France's heavyweight managers, offers his thoughts for the year ahead.
As rival Citi enhances its alternatives platform with the addition of Morgan Stanley spinout Metalmark, Morgan Stanley continues its renewed private equity push with the hire of two buyout professionals.
Michael Devlin of Pharos Capital Group predicts the rise of business services as more Hispanic entrepreneurs turn to private equity for capital.
Antonio Bonchristiano, co-head of Brazil's GP Investments, shares his thoughts on the next 12 months after four years of stable growth in the region.
Short and to the point, Alchemy's Jon Moulton is looking forward to profiting from a slowing economy and the possible discomfort his over-leveraged rivals may suffer next year.
Mounir Guen, chief executive of MVision, a global placement agent, joins PEO on day three of its Countdown to 2008.
In PEO's second installment in its Countdown to 2008, Mario Giannini, chief executive of global investment advisory firm Hamilton Lane, predicts a relatively benign year for the industry despite a "wall of worry".
CVC Capital Partners is the latest firm to offer an infrastructure product. Nicholas Lockley looks at the scope of the opportunity.
CVC, the global buyout firm, is the latest private equity firm to open a dedicated infrastructure unit. 3i, Europe’s largest quoted private equity firm, launched its offering earlier this year.