Octopus Investments has earmarked a £40m pool of capital to provide finance to small- and medium-sized businesses.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
The switch from a vehicle fuel tax to a vehicle miles traveled tax would be complemented by a range of financing mechanisms like expansion of the TIFIA credit program and more support for PPPs, according to the National Surface Transportation Infrastructure Financing Commission’s final report to Congress.
3 min read · 08 February 2013
The European venture firm collected commitments from LPs in just three months for its latest early stage fund. It is the same size as its 2007 predecessor, which has been nearly fully deployed alongside a growth capital fund.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
CVC, Hellman & Friedman, Welsh Carson, Advent and Actis are among the winners in the Private Equity International Awards 2008. Transactions that were honoured include BC Partners’ purchase of Turkish retailer Migros, TPG’s and Goldman’s $28bn Alltel exit and Advantage’s buyout of Tokyo Star Bank.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
The New York-based infrastructure fund manager will pay $526.5m in cash for a 50% stake in the Haynesville Expansion joint venture, which is being sponsored by midstream energy partnership Regency Energy Partners.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
CVC, Hellman & Friedman, Welsh Carson, Advent and Actis are among the industry veterans to have won awards in the highly regarded Private Equity International Awards 2008.
2 min read · 08 February 2013
An otherwise flagging 2008 fundraising market was invigorated by high demand for Asian funds, according to proprietary data from PERE. PERE Magazine March 2009 issue
5 min read · 08 February 2013
The Latin American real estate market does not move in lock step. As the wave of investment in Mexico begins to ebb, capital is moving into Brazil, Argentina and other markets. PERE Magazine March 2009 issue
9 min read · 08 February 2013
Rapidly falling property prices and lack of credit have severely impacted the US homebuilding industry, creating a wealth of opportunities for GPs. But when will banks and builders accept reality and start selling? PERE Magazine March 2009 issue
10 min read · 08 February 2013
Pete Reilly, head of JPMorgan's expanding European real estate effort, believes the current environment will yield epic returns. His London-based group boasts a relatively healthy investment programme amid the financial wreckage, and Reilly is not shy about taking advantage of this imbalance. PERE Magazine March 2009 issue
10 min read · 08 February 2013
