GP Profile: Emeram Capital Partners

GP Profile: Emeram Capital Partners

Christian Näther, senior partner at Emeram Capital Partners, speaks to Unquote about how the Munich-headquartered GP's portfolio has fared during the coronavirus crisis, the GP's fundraising plans and its current M&A pipeline

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UK fundraising update: pausing for breath

UK fundraising update: pausing for breath

A number of Ireland- and UK-based GPs that closed their most recent funds more than three years ago have delayed fundraises to either later in 2020 or 2021, or have altogether decided to explore new

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GP Profile: Priveq Investment

GP Profile: Priveq Investment

Swedish firm Priveq Investment recently held a first and final close for its sixth fund, raising the vehicle entirely online. Partner and CEO Louise Nilsson talks to Eliza Punshi about the firm's investment strategy for

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Newlands, Hermes GPE invest in Capsule

Newlands, Hermes GPE invest in Capsule

Newlands Capital has completed a minority investment in customer relationship management (CRM) platform Capsule, with support from Hermes GPE.

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Verdane acquires minority stake in Studytube for €10m

Verdane acquires minority stake in Studytube for €10m

Nordic GP Verdane has acquired a minority stake in Dutch online learning platform Studytube for €10m.

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Largest buyers of GP-stakes running out of supply as competition heats up

Largest buyers of GP-stakes running out of supply as competition heats up

Three largest buyers of GP-stakes are raising a combined $19bn but the number of potential targets is dwindling

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Fund terms become more flexible as LPs hand GPs more discretion

Fund terms become more flexible as LPs hand GPs more discretion

The proportion of buyout funds that gave general partners the discretion to extend the life of a vehicle without having to get approval from limited partners has doubled

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HIG Capital buys Project Informatica

HIG Capital buys Project Informatica

HIG Capital has acquired a controlling stake in Italian IT specialist Project Informatica from founder and CEO Alberto Ghisleni, who will reinvest alongside the GP and continue to lead the company.

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Here’s what the stats say about LP and GP activity during the coronavirus

Here’s what the stats say about LP and GP activity during the coronavirus

The impact of the coronavirus crisis is likely to be felt around the world for years to come, with the economic aftermath potentially outstripping the 2008 financial crash. And that uncertainty over how the future

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DACH fundraising update: H2 2020 pipeline

DACH fundraising update: H2 2020 pipeline

Although the coronavirus pandemic has set back plans for many GPs, a number of mid-market and small-cap buyout vehicles are on the road in the DACH region, along with several venture capital funds. Harriet Matthews

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Top-line structures in GP-stake deals could carry risks for firms and investors

Top-line deals risk putting the interests of the investor and the firm at odds, industry executives say

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GP-led secondaries to increase in post-Covid-19 resurgence

More than half of PE respondents to a recent survey said they expect the volume of GP-led secondaries to rise

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H.I.G. Carves Out Piece of Genuine Parts

H.I.G. Carves Out Piece of Genuine Parts

Publicly traded Genuine Parts Company has completed the sale of its S.P. Richards (SPR) operations through two separate transactions. GPC’s first transaction was the sale of SPR’s Cleveland-based Supply Source Enterprises (SSE), comprised of The

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GP Profile: Genesis Capital

GP Profile: Genesis Capital

Genesis Capital managing partner Ondřej Vičar talks to Alessia Argentieri about the launch of the firm's latest fund, as well as portfolio management and investment strategy during the coronavirus crisis

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Cash-strapped GPs fix liquidity issues with recycling

Cash-strapped GPs fix liquidity issues with recycling

The pandemic is changing GPs’ priorities as short-term liquidity needs at portfolio company level are becoming more urgent

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Kohlberg Acquires GPRS from CIVC

Kohlberg Acquires GPRS from CIVC

CIVC Partners has sold a majority equity interest in GPRS to Kohlberg & Company with CIVC maintaining a minority equity interest in the business. GPRS provides utility locating and concrete scanning services to utilities, contractors,

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Kinderhook Returns to Pet Sector

Kinderhook Returns to Pet Sector

Kinderhook Industries has acquired branded and private label pet food maker Prairie Dog Pet Products. Prairie Dog Pet Products is a specialty manufacturer and marketer of dog treats, including freeze-dried treats, jerky, and natural animal

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GP Bullhound raises €125m for its fifth tech fund

GP Bullhound raises €125m for its fifth tech fund

GP Bullhound Fund V will invest in technology entrepreneurs, focusing on European growth-stage businesses in the software industry

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CIVC sells stake in radar tech maintenance pioneer GPRS to Kohlberg & Company

CIVC sells stake in radar tech maintenance pioneer GPRS to Kohlberg & Company

CIVC Partners has sold a majority stake in subsurface infrastructure scanning services business GPRS Holdings to fellow private equity house Kohlberg & Company.

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Despite Headwinds, Packaging Industry Faces Pockets of Growth

Despite Headwinds, Packaging Industry Faces Pockets of Growth

A recent survey by L.E.K. Consulting, conducted just before the economic dimension of the COVID-19 pandemic took hold, shows that nearly 50% of consumer packaged goods (CPG) brand owners expect to boost their spending on

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