The southern European venture capital ecosystem has not been immune to the many challenges triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic, but has been able to react more promptly and effectively than traditional segments of the private
BioGeneration Ventures has secured its place among Europe's early-stage biotech investment elite by closing its biggest fundraise to date.
Europe’s primary equity-linked market has reopened for 2021, with a debut €200m green convertible bond issued by Voltalia, the French renewable energy company.
Europe faces more months of Covid-19 lockdowns as governments across the continent try to quell a rising tide of infections. Equity bankers are hopeful though that the restrictions will not prevent them from raising equity
The firm, one of the largest specialist tech investors in Europe, is making a big push outside its traditional targeted geographies by sealing its fourth deal in Canada over the last 12 months
OpenGate Capital is to acquire Belgium-headquartered chemical company Solvay's European and US amphoteric surfactant operations.
Political turmoil in the US led to the country's stock markets falling on the first trading day of 2021 on Monday. For Europe’s equity bankers the US markets are an important marker of global investor
A bond banker who had spent over 15 years at RBC Capital Markets has joined the Council of Europe Development Bank as a funding officer.
Based in London, the veteran investor oversees the US firm's European strategy
Equistone Partners Europe has acquired a majority stake in supply chain company Ligentia.
Rising equity markets, new lockdowns and a pick-up in M&A are expected to lead to a busy first quarter for convertible bond issuance in Europe, according to bankers.
Sustainable finance specialists are optimistic that the European Commission will make a last minute concession on its proposed rules for green buildings when it publishes its final and binding Taxonomy of Sustainable Economic Activities, expected
In this round-up, China and the European Union wrap up negotiations on a bilateral investment agreement, the bourse in New York moves to delist three Chinese telecommunication giants, and the Mainland regulators have increased oversight
Aksia has hired investment veteran Chris Thorne as managing director for private equity and real assets research in its London office. Before stepping into his new role, Thorne has clocked up more than 15 years
The private credit vehicle has surpassed the record for similar funds targeting the region
The euro public sector bond market has got off to a busy start to February. Three eurozone sovereigns have announced syndicated issues, while the European Financial Stability Facility made a €2bn intraday tap on Monday
The Unquote team wishes you a restful break and will be back to cover European private equity news on 4 January.
In a series of 2020 reviews, Unquote dives into the data to discover how the various regions of Europe performed during the coronavirus crisis, and what GPs expect for the year ahead.
In a series of 2020 reviews, Unquote dives into the data to discover how the various regions of Europe performed during the coronavirus crisis, and what GPs expect for the year ahead.
Global private equity investment major Ardian has picked up a majority stake in AD Education alongside Kevin Guenegan, the founder and CEO of the group, and its management team.
