European venture capital has had a bad press which, on the basis of its long-term performance, appears largely justified. Andy Thomson canvasses LPs for their current views of the space.
4 min read · 12 January 2013
An examination of the 1998 vintage year for buyout funds shows weak returns, on average. But the so-called credit crunch of that year had little to do with this underperformance. Those worried about the performance of the current vintage year should pay more attention to the economy and to the skills of individual GP groups, reports David Snow.
7 min read · 12 January 2013
Stub equity may help push through the Clear Channel Communications take-private bid. Toby Lewis examines the pros and cons.
6 min read · 12 January 2013
Superwoman Nicola Horlick tells the industry that its public relations skills leave a lot to be desired.
6 min read · 12 January 2013
The refinancing boom may be over, but deals in Eastern Europe can still get done even now.
4 min read · 12 January 2013
Germany's association of alternative investors is unimpressed with the government's effort to reform private equity legislation.
6 min read · 12 January 2013
Two recent exits further Noson Lawen's point that small is beautiful.
6 min read · 12 January 2013
Bessemer Venture Partners will go ‘carbon neutral’ by the end of the year, a step few private equity or venture capital firms appear poised to take.
3 min read · 12 January 2013
A JC Flowers-led consortium has said it will likely drop its $25 billion bid for Sallie Mae, but is willing to renogotiate the deal, taking into consideration a changed economic and legislative environment.
3 min read · 12 January 2013
Business services specialist Lyceum Capital has sold health and safety company National Britannia Group after two and a half years to asset manager Connaught. Jeremy Hand, managing partner, said there was considerable interest.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
