First Round has never been much of a fan of pigeons, an antipathy firmly cemented by an unfortunate incident on the way to its first black tie event as a youth (Eau de Guano – never a winning scent).
2 min read · 15 January 2013
OPTrust has appointed William Hatanaka as its new CEO – but the fall-out from the acrimonious departure of his short-lived predecessor rumbles on. By Graham Winfrey
3 min read · 15 January 2013
Metric Capital Partners has put together a high-powered team from the private equity world to try and tap into credit opportunities in the European mid-market. By Oliver Smiddy
3 min read · 15 January 2013
Dividend recaps are undeniably controversial. But they’re a perfectly legitimate way for managers to get much-needed capital back to their LPs – as long as they’re done right
4 min read · 15 January 2013
Baird Capital Partners Europe managed to grow a financial services recruitment business substantially during the downturn – thanks largely to some savvy repositioning
8 min read · 15 January 2013
After an eventful couple of years at Grosvenor Fund Management, Asia head Morgan Laughlin is taking charge of a bigger player. PERE Magazine, December 2012/January 2013 issue.
3 min read · 15 January 2013
With the private equity real estate space continuing to see more new players, PERE highlights those firms with the right combination of strategy and personnel to succeed in the long run. December 2012/January 2013 issue.
10 min read · 15 January 2013
Keith Breslauer, founder of Patron Capital, the London-based firm that has closed on the largest European opportunity fund this year, talks to Robin Marriott about life, family and business…and how he just can’t keep still. December 2012/January 2013 issue.
10 min read · 15 January 2013
A majority of water firms are unwilling to accept Ofwat's demand for unprecedented flexibility over the sector, opening the door for a lengthy referral to the Competition Commission.
2 min read · 15 January 2013
The London-based law firm has restructured its private equity team following the departure of two senior executives. James Grimwood has been appointed as head of the PE sector team.
2 min read · 14 January 2013
