With its unusual deal sourcing model and its willingness to back entrepreneurs throughout the cycle, US-based growth investor Summit Partners continues to plough a profitable furrow in a crowded segment, writes Christopher Witkowsky
10 min read · 14 January 2013
The New York-based insurance giant is expanding into asset management on behalf of third parties. PERE Magazine, November 2012 issue
4 min read · 15 January 2013
It's leverage people should be talking about.
3 min read · 14 January 2013
The Blackstone Group and AnaCap Financial Partners are planning to invest in Europe’s banking and financial services sector. Deals will include capital from Blackstone Capital Partners VI.
1 min read · 14 January 2013
Federal subdivisions of Germany plan to scrap Germany’s carried interest tax exemption, in effect increasing its tax rate by 20 percent.
2 min read · 15 January 2013
The firm, in which TPG Capital owns a 5% stake, beat its $800m target and closed on $997m. The fund is one of a number of distressed vehicles focusing on opportunities in both the US and Europe.
2 min read · 14 January 2013
As the exit market continues to be challenging, dividend recaps remain a tempting exit option for private equity firms. Loan volume for dividend recaps is now the highest since 2007, according to research.
4 min read · 14 January 2013
Walbrook Capital, a London private investment firm started by former Barclays Capital bankers, has acquired a minority stake in Ireland’s National Asset Management Agency from shareholder, Irish Life.
2 min read · 15 January 2013
Longtime Sankaty LP University of Michigan has committed $40m to the Bain credit affiliate’s latest offering, which is targeting $3.5bn.
2 min read · 14 January 2013
A five-strong banking group has replaced previous financing which was put in place in 2005. The UK's Bristol Airport is owned by Macquarie European Infrastructure Fund and Ontario Teachers Pension Plan.
1 min read · 15 January 2013
