Katja Salovaara explains why the market lull will not divert Finnish pension Ilmarinen from increasing its commitment to private equity. By Andy Thomson.
4 min read · 12 January 2013
Permira, a leading leveraged buyout proponent, returns to its growth capital roots.
6 min read · 12 January 2013
Amid a tight capital market, American Capital has monetised a chunk of its vast portfolio.
6 min read · 12 January 2013
As energy deals surge, a New York sector specialist is seeking billions in fresh commitments.
6 min read · 12 January 2013
Those hoping for the LBO market to take up where it left off may be in for disappointment.
5 min read · 12 January 2013
A $3.5 billion distressed-for-control fund was recently closed by MHR Fund Management, the New York firm led by Carl Icahn’s former chief investment advisor Mark Rachesky. It is more than three times the size of the firm’s 2002 fund.
1 min read · 12 January 2013
Central and eastern European buyout firm Mid Europa Partners closed the largest-ever fund in the region on €1.53 billion, 40 percent oversubscribed.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
Lightyear Capital has acquired the UK operations of German insurance company Württembergische Versicherung, after ensuring the company could become a member of Lloyd’s of London.
1 min read · 12 January 2013
Kabir Misra is in charge of a new Softbank affiliate that is making its mark across Asia.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
Nicholas Lockley, editor of PrivateEquityOnline.com, looks behind the headlines of the last four weeks on the web.
3 min read · 12 January 2013
