European social networking site Netlog has just received its first round of funding from European venture capital firm Index Ventures. Its success in rolling out its model across different geographies illustrates how European venture firms can help local firms become global winners, says James Taylor.
3 min read · 12 January 2013
Following a tax policy change, many Canadian income trusts are exploring sales to private equity firms. Actual deal activity may not live up to expectations. Rob Kotecki reports.
6 min read · 12 January 2013
With default rates in the US at historic lows, financial sponsors of leveraged buyouts, as well as the providers of that leverage, are feeling confident about the future. But are seeds of destruction being sown amid the optimism? By Wanching Leong.
6 min read · 12 January 2013
Private equity firms are facing unprecedented scrutiny when it comes to transparency and disclosure. Ratings agencies may be able to ease the pressure, argues Paul Watters.
6 min read · 12 January 2013
Andy Thomson looks at why European debt providers may increasingly have to accept losing influence over private equity's portfolio companies.
10 min read · 12 January 2013
CalPERS is preparing to become a major investor in infrastructure.
4 min read · 12 January 2013
FIRST ROUND 2007-05-01 Staff Writer Just how anyone can question private equity's status as a force for economic good is beyond us. Not only do many successful general partners create jobs in their investment portfolio, but they also boost local businesses around them. Take Apax Partners for example: the Lon
2 min read · 12 January 2013
The private equity firm is committing $100m to a joint venture with Williamsburg, Virginia-based hotel REIT MHI.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
Unitus Equity Fund has decided to set aside 10 percent of its profits to help the world’s poor gain access to microfinance.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
The co-founder of the Carlyle Group, one of the world’s biggest buyout firms, has urged his firm to target less risky investments because lenders are taking “very risky credit decisions” when financing private equity deals.
2 min read · 12 January 2013
