Even ‘pristine’ LPs are taking a hard look at their commitment levels and scrambling for cash
3 min read · 12 January 2013
The Iberian private equity market was fast establishing itself as a part of the European mainstream when the clouds of the credit crunch started to gather. Toby Mitchenall reports on whether it has the strength which might see it through
7 min read · 12 January 2013
EUROPE NEWS CONTINUED DEAL FLOW 2008-11-01 Staff Writer London-based Central and Eastern Europe investor <bold>Mid Europa Partners</bold> has paid an undisclosed amount to purchase Lehman Brothers' 37.3 percent stake in Czech telecom provider Falcon Group. Mid Europa and Lehman were members of an
4 min read · 12 January 2013
EUROPE NEWS CONTINUED<br/>FUNDS AND BUYSIDE 2008-11-01 Staff Writer In defiance of prevailing market conditions, Athens-listed investment group <bold>Marfin</bold> is seeking €5 billion of new capital via a private placement. The firm hopes the new money will enable it to capitalise on a co
5 min read · 12 January 2013
Private equity firms are finding unprecedented opportunities in the energy sector
2 min read · 12 January 2013
The New York-based firm is planning a final close of its latest European real estate vehicle in the New Year, according to a director of the firm speaking at a conference in London today.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
Paul Smith sees increasing interest in co-investment among the firm’s LPs, who have largely upped their commitments for Tenaska’s second US energy fund, TPF II, which closed today on $2.4bn.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
The listed real estate fund manager has formed a JV with Capital Realty to help it target Japanese real estate acquisitions through its latest fund, Invista Real Estate International. The fund is being run by investment director Hugo Vere.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
The size of the infrastructure opportunity is almost unfathomable. It is screaming out for private investors.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
The seeding arm of the hedge fund of funds has provided a $75m anchor investment in London-based Beechbrook’s first ever vehicle.
1 min read · 12 January 2013
