As the economic crisis tightens its grip on Europe's largest economy, and lenders remain on the sidelines, mid-market private equity investors are pointing to reasons for optimism. Where else, they ask, can German businesses turn to for funding in this time of need? In June, Philip Borel travelled to Munich to quiz four leading professionals about the way forward for their industry – and found them in a buoyant mood.
10 min read · 08 February 2013
Indian private equity firms are hoping the election result will bring a host of new opportunities their way. By Amit Ratanpal
4 min read · 08 February 2013
Tagg Romney, son of former US presidential candidate Mitt Romney, is closing in on his first private equity fund
2 min read · 08 February 2013
William Fitzgerald, a former chief investment officer for Nuveen Asset Management’s municipal bond business, sees an attractive opportunity for mezzanine debt and secondary senior debt investment in the infrastructure sector.
3 min read · 08 February 2013
A bid for a lease of the highway came in after the 4pm deadline on 18 May and was not accepted by the Florida Department of Transportation, according to a departmental spokesperson.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
This month saw two direct investments in the City of London by Middle Eastern investors better known for making third party investments into blind pool, discretionary funds. PERE spoke with the agent behind these deals about their wind change in investment priorities.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
It’s been a big, busy week for Infrastructure Investor, with crowded networking events taking place on both sides of the Atlantic to mark the launch of our magazine and website.
3 min read · 08 February 2013
As the muted market for IPOs shows some tentative signs of life, buyout house KKR has unveiled an agreement with Fidelity to open up new retail distribution possibilities.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
A debate is dividing the infrastructure community as to whether the $2.5bn Midway Airport deal fell apart because of bad timing or poor decision-making. Cezary Podkul weighs up the arguments.
10 min read · 08 February 2013
The deals of tomorrow will have a retro feel, writes Toby Mitchenall.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
