Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: Europe beat its previous annual high of $41.9 billion in VC investment (2019), attracting $49 billion in VC investment in 2020, said a study. According to the KPMG Private Enterprise Venture
In the week ending January 22nd 2021, HFR reported that hedge fund industry capital surged to conclude a volatile 2020 as strong performance gains drove hedge fund assets globally, and in particular Equity Hedge strategies,
The firm raised "well beyond" initial target of €183m
The new Berlin office will be headed by Robin Eric Haak, hired as general partner in the DACH and Nordics markets
The talks are aimed at closing a deal by the end of the quarter, the energy-focused firm said
Investment Management Corporation of Ontario (IMCO) managing director Craig Ferguson talks to Eliza Punshi about accelerated deployment activity during the pandemic and the LP's plans to scale up its private equity allocation by 2025
California-based private equity house HCAP Partners has backed 83bar, which helps to find and retain qualified individuals for clinical trials and commercial clients.
Global private markets investment major Partners Group has upped its investment in IT professional software provider Idera to become the majority owner.
Russia and CIS-focused private equity firm Elbrus Capital has held a first close on $260m for its latest vehicle, Elbrus Capital Fund III, according to local press reports.
CVC Capital Partners is in talks to buy a suite of skincare and shampoo brands from Japanese cosmetics business Shiseido in a deal which could reportedly reach $1.9bn.
Private equity house The Halifax Group has named Thomas High as its new CFO to suceed Michael Marshall.
Belgian clinical stage biotech company Remynd has extended its series-B round to €24m, with backing from Korys Investments, FPIM, KU Leuven, PMV and BNP Paribas Fortis Private Equity.
European private equity shrugged off the pressures of Covid-19 to score among its best dealmaking and fundraising years of the past decade in 2020, new research shows.
Eurazeo raised €2.8bn from its investors across 2020, recording an 18% increase on the capital collected in 2019.
Swiss fund manager Quaero Capital has hit a €600m hard cap final close for its second private equity infrastructure fundraise.
The $29bn-managing Texas County and District Retirement System has picked the latest direct lending fund from restaurant-focused CapitalSpring for its first alternatives commitment of 2021.
Pantheon has promoted four of its team to partner – Petra Bukovec, Jérôme Duthu-Bengtzon, Dinesh Ramasamy and Kara Zanger – along with a host of other appointments.
Healthcare and fintech investor Oak HC/FT has picked up backing from a US pension giant as it looks to raise up to $1.1bn for its latest fund.
Former Neiman Marcus owners have sold a stake in the German online retailer at a high valuation, but its business model may need a makeover
The asset manager is seeding its NB Crossroads Private Markets Access Fund with $208m, including $34m invested by employees
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