Litorina Kapital has bought Securia Systems, a personal insurance and protection company that has enjoyed 90 percent sales growth over the last two years.
1 min read · 12 January 2013
Vivek Tandon is the founder and a general partner of Aloe Private Equity, an investment firm based in London and Paris. Aloe expects to close Aloe Environment Fund II, its second clean energy and environmental fund dedicated to the clean energy and environment sector, in the third quarter of 2007 with a target of up to $200 million. The fund has attracted the support of the International Finance Corporation and many of the investors in the first fund. Aloe's strategy is to invest in European cleantech companies and help them expand into Asia.
3 min read · 12 January 2013
The investment arm of SVG Capital has closed its latest structured fund of funds €200 million ahead of target, while introducing innovation in the fund’s gearing.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
Distressed investors in China and Japan can rarely rely on formal control to improve the fortunes of their targets. Successful workouts require a blend of local talent, rigorous due diligence and above all, a healthy dose of diplomacy. Rob Kotecki reports.
9 min read · 12 January 2013
Which limited partners are best at investing in private equity? In its third annual investor survey, PEI asked the investor relations professionals at the world's leading general partner groups. James Taylor examined the results.
5 min read · 12 January 2013
Fifty finest..Continue 2007-06-01 Staff Writer <strong>STEPHEN SCHWARZMAN, BLACKSTONE GROUP</strong><br> Always bet on Blackstone. The firm has moved from success to success largely because its chairman and chief executive Stephen Schwarzman demands nothing less. The strong, early track re
5 min read · 12 January 2013
A London investment group is aiming to avoid overexposure to frothy conditions in Europe's leveraged loan market – and benefit should it overheat.
6 min read · 12 January 2013
CalPERS is preparing to become a major investor in infrastructure.
4 min read · 12 January 2013
Carlyle hires for MENA push * Merrill Lynch to expand Asia financial sponsor coverage * Former ANZ Capital director sets up own firm * SAC hires private equity team * Gulf Finance House reorganises private equity * Oaktree Capital installs Asia chairman * Blackstone opens in Hong Kong
4 min read · 12 January 2013
Jonny Maxwell, one of the industry’s most high-profile executives, has walked away from the fund of funds business he built over almost two decades after failing to agree a buyout with his employer.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
