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Genetix raises $35m to deliver gene therapy
12 Mar 2010
Genetix Pharmaceuticals has completed a $35m series B financing, with new investors Third Rock Ventures and Genzyme Ventures joining TVM Capital, Forbion and Easton Capital.
KKR leads $235m refinancing of Harden Healthcare as it pursues debt strategy
12 Mar 2010
KKR, a private equity firm that typically invests in buy-outs, has led a $235m for refinancing for Harden Healthcare, an umbrella company with five businesses operating in the long-term and hospice care...
Local activity discovery engine LivingSocial raises $25m
11 Mar 2010
LivingSocial, a social commerce company behind LivingSocial Deals and Facebook applications Visual Bookshelf and Pick Your Five, has completed a $25m series B round of venture funding led by US Venture...
Battery Ventures hits target with $750m
11 Mar 2010
Tech-focused venture capita firm Battery Ventures has closed its ninth fund, BV IX, on its $750m target. This brings total committed capital in Battery’s nine funds to nearly $4bn.
Ten years to invest buy-out houses’ $500bn
11 Mar 2010
Buy-out firms may have to wait up to ten years to invest the $500bn in investor commitments they are sitting on if deals continue at the current rate, according to Bloomberg.
Bain Capital’s Sensata in $569m IPO
11 Mar 2010
Cartilage treatment business Carticept gets $20m
10 Mar 2010
Another exec leaves Wilshire Private Markets
10 Mar 2010
Apollo to buy Citigroup’s real estate division
10 Mar 2010
GMAC CFO heads to Providence Equity Partners
10 Mar 2010
Israeli venture firm launches six new yuan funds
09 Mar 2010
Israeli venture capital firm Infinity has launched six new yuan-denominated funds through its China-Israel Infinity-I China unit in the latest example of the country's allure.
Emerging markets private equity slows in line with global slump
09 Mar 2010
Fundraising for emerging markets-dedicated private equity funds slowed in 2009, though investment activity was comparatively strong. Emerging markets captured nine per cent of global private equity fundraising...
Israeli venture capital fundraising down 72 per cent in 2009
08 Mar 2010
The downturn hit Israel’s venture capital market hard in 2009, with domestic funds only managing to muster $229m, a sharp drop of 72 per cent from the $803m raised in 2008.
EFG-Hermes opens debut Syrian office and private equity fund
04 Mar 2010
Listed Arab investment bank EFG-Hermes is to expand into Syria with the simultaneous launch of a private equity fund that will target investments in the Middle Eastern country.
Gulf Capital raises largest Middle Eastern PE fund of the year
22 Feb 2010
Middle Eastern firm Gulf Capital has raised the largest private equity fund for the region in 2009, closing GC Equity Partners II on AED2bn ($544.7m).
China’s First Eastern to launch $250m Dubai fund
25 Jan 2010
Istithmar World CEO resigns
21 Jan 2010
Emerging markets private equity slows in line with global slump
09 Mar 2010
Fundraising for emerging markets-dedicated private equity funds slowed in 2009, though investment activity was comparatively strong. Emerging markets captured nine per cent of global private equity fundraising...
KIC plans $100m investment in emerging market IFC fund
04 Mar 2010
South Korea's sovereign wealth fund, Korea Investment Corporation, has announced plans to invest $100m in a private equity fund managed by the International Finance Corporation, the World Bank's private...
Carlyle invests in troubled Bermuda bank
03 Mar 2010
The Carlyle Group has invested in Bermuda’s The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son, as part of an institutional investor group that has injected $550m into the beleaguered bank.
Brazilian buy-out funds sitting on $9bn in dry powder
01 Mar 2010
Brazilian private equity funds are poised to spend billions, spurred by what people familiar with the country say is the strongest investment environment for 20 years. Brazilian buy-out groups have $9bn...
Carlyle makes first Brazil deal with $250m buy-out of holiday package firm
08 Jan 2010
The Carlyle Group has made its maiden private equity investment in Brazil, acquiring CVC Brasil, said to be the largest tour operator in Latin America.
Latin America-focused private equity firm DLJ to acquire 25 per cent of textbook publisher Santillana
29 Sep 2009
HgCapital launches £50m share placing to fund investments
12 Mar 2010
HgCapital Trust, the listed investor of HgCapital funds, has announced the launch of a £50m (€55m) share placement to raise money for investments. The firm placed the shares at 845 pence (€9.3m) per...
DFJ Esprit hires senior adviser for Nordic investments
12 Mar 2010
European venture capital firm DFJ Esprit has hired Mikko Suonenlahti, who joins the team as a senior adviser, focusing on investments in the B2B and B2C software, medtech, bio-IT and energy efficiency...
Brown, Sarkozy to discuss EU private equity regulation
12 Mar 2010
Gordon Brown and Nicolas Sarkozy will try to map out a deal over EU fund regulation reforms, with the UK Prime Minister hoping for a compromise on measures which have been branded protectionist, according...
Primary wins auction for HSBC's Amtech Group
11 Mar 2010
HSBC Private Equity has sold portfolio company Amtech Group to mid-market investor Primary. The £35m (€38.5m) sale takes the form of a management buy-out, with £15m (€16.5m) in senior debt finance...
EMI chief executive to leave
11 Mar 2010
PE firms line up for UK greetings card company
10 Mar 2010
Limited partners warn EU over regulation
10 Mar 2010
New Zealand angel investment hits NZ$50m in 2009
05 Mar 2010
New Zealand start-up companies received a boost from angel investors in 2009, as the amount of capital from high net worth individuals grew to NZ$50m ($34.5m). The figure represents a 72 per cent increase...
NZ PE firm Direct Capital beats target for latest fundraising
17 Feb 2010
Direct Capital, a New Zealand-based private equity firm, has wrapped up fundraising for its Direct Capital IV fund on NZ$325m ($229.4m), beating its target of NZ$250m ($176.5m).
AVCAL says new tax laws could reduce foreign PE investment in Australia
01 Feb 2010
An Australian private equity association has criticised draft tax proposals on private equity deals in the country, saying they show a “lack of understanding” of how the industry functions. The Australian...
Australia pursues TPG for $628m in Myers sale taxes and penalties
25 Nov 2009
US private equity firm TPG has been hit with a $628m bill from Australian authorities over alleged unpaid taxes from the $2.2bn sale of department store chain Myers, in a case that could affect future...
TPG in $632.5m tax dispute over Myers exit
16 Nov 2009
TPG has become embroiled in a dispute with an Australian regulatory body over alleged non-payment of taxes from the $2.2bn sale of department store chain Myers last month.
Former Deutsche Bankers launch investment bank specialising in Asian distressed and illiquid investments
09 Oct 2009
Australian private equity firm Anchorage Capital Partners acquires Burger King’s New Zealand arm
17 Sep 2009
TPG-owned department store considering IPO
05 Aug 2009
Nine Rivers Capital takes $7m stake in Indian agribusiness
12 Mar 2010
India-focused private equity firm Nine Rivers Capital has taken a $7m stake in Global AgriSystem Private (GAPL), a New Delhi agribusiness supply chain specialist. The promoters of GAPL also participated...
TPG sells Asian healthcare stake for $685m
12 Mar 2010
US buy-out firm TPG has sold its 23.9 per cent stake in Asian healthcare service provider Parkway Holdings to Indian company Fortis Healthcare for $685m. The sum reportedly represents a three times return...
Carlyle's Willcom gets state fund backing
12 Mar 2010
A bankrupt Japanese wireless communications company backed by US private equity firm Carlyle is to be backed by a government-backed turnaround fund, while rival telecoms provider Softbank Corporation and...
Goldman Sachs China chairman quits to launch PE fund
11 Mar 2010
One of Goldman Sachs’ most senior dealmakers is stepping down to launch a multi-billion dollar China-focused private equity fund, according to Reuters. Fred Hu, a 13-year veteran of the Wall Street Bank,...
Israeli venture firm launches six new yuan funds
09 Mar 2010
Israeli venture capital firm Infinity has launched six new yuan-denominated funds through its China-Israel Infinity-I China unit in the latest example of the country's allure.
KKR nabs Sen from Citi for India office
08 Mar 2010
Warburg Pincus says goodbye to India head
05 Mar 2010
Private equity flocks to China
26 Feb 2010
Citadel Capital appoints CEO for financial platform company
10 Mar 2010
North African private equity firm Citadel Capital has appointed City of London investor Amr Seif as CEO of Finance Unlimited, its regional financial services platform investment.
Emerging markets private equity slows in line with global slump
09 Mar 2010
Fundraising for emerging markets-dedicated private equity funds slowed in 2009, though investment activity was comparatively strong. Emerging markets captured nine per cent of global private equity fundraising...
Citadel launches $150m East Africa co-investment fund
08 Mar 2010
North African private equity firm Citadel Capital is launching a new $150m co-investment fund for Africa, according to reports. The fund, which will be the firm’s first co-investment vehicle, is to focus...
Aureos Capital invests $10m in Nigerian leasing company
08 Mar 2010
Emerging markets private equity specialist Aureos Capital has invested $10m in Nigerian leasing company C&I Leasing, taking the firm’s total investment in the African country to $40m.
KIC plans $100m investment in emerging market IFC fund
04 Mar 2010
South Korea's sovereign wealth fund, Korea Investment Corporation, has announced plans to invest $100m in a private equity fund managed by the International Finance Corporation, the World Bank's private...
Citadel Capital starts $400m East Africa spree
22 Feb 2010
South Africa moves to regulate private equity
18 Feb 2010
Helios acquires Ghanaian communication towers
02 Feb 2010
CDC commits $10m to ShoreCap Management fund
26 Jan 2010
Citadel sets its sights on East Africa
18 Jan 2010
