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Polaris acquires HTC Sweden

Polaris Private Equity, a Danish/Swedish mid-market private equity investor, has acquired HTC Sweden, a developer and manufacturer of professional floor grinding systems and floor solutions.  »


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Grotech Ventures raises eighth fund at USD225m

Grotech Venture has closed its eighth fund, Grotech Ventures II (GV II), with USD225m in committed capital. »


Bermuda

Apex appoints managing director of Bermuda office

Fund administration company Apex Fund Services has appointed David Brown as the new managing director of the firm’s Bermuda office. »


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Number and size of sponsor-backed going private transactions falls in 2012

The number and size of US sponsor-backed going private transactions were each lower in 2012 than in 2011 and 2010, according to a report by law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges. »


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Oak Hill Capital Management promotes Tyler J Wolfram to managing partner

Oak Hill Capital Management has promoted Tyler J Wolfram from partner to managing partner of the firm, effective immediately. »


Gavin St Pier, Guernsey's Treasury and Resources Minister

Guernsey signs DTA with Luxembourg

Guernsey has signed a Double Taxation Arrangement (DTA) with Luxembourg. »


David Beier, Bay City Capital

Bay City Capital expands team with addition of David Beier

Bay City Capital, a venture capital firm focused on early-stage to growth equity investments in the life sciences, has appointed David Beier, JD as managing director. »


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Ipes appoints internal auditor

Ipes has appointed an internal auditor to work across the company’s four jurisdictions to provide assurance and manage internal controls.   »


Mike Blackburn, partner at Petra

Petra Capital Partners completes fundraising on USD230m Petra Growth Fund III

Petra Capital Partners has completed fundraising on Petra Growth Fund III with USD230m of capital available to invest. »


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Opinion of private equity firms low compared to other service industries

The opinion that global investors hold of partners and portfolio managers in private equity is broadly negative, according to Gracechurch Consulting’s 2013 Global Private Equity Performance and Reputation Report. »


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