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Global private equity positioned for growth

The environment for private equity growth remains favourable, according to feedback received from Red Rocks Capital GLPE Index constituents. “Capital markets in the US and around the globe have remained relatively calm, creating conditions that have favoured both the deal making environment and the ability of private equity companies to

IPOs resurge as PE owners capitalise on improving company valuations

Initial public offerings (IPOs) raised close to EUR13bn in equity last year, matching the 10-year average in Europe in terms of both the number of deals and their total value, according to a report published by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services. Titled "Inside Credit: Private-Equity Owners Lead The European IPO

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Europe eyes extra USD1trn of infrastructure investment to drive recovery

Europe risks missing out on USD1trn of funds that global institutions have available to invest in European infrastructure over the next decade, as a weak pipeline of assets and regulatory uncertainty put the region’s nascent economic recovery at risk, according to research commissioned by Linklaters.  The law firm found that

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DCM closes DCM Fund VII with USD330m in commitments

DCM, a global venture capital firm investing in early stage technology companies in the US, China, and Japan, has closed DCM Fund VII, its most recent early stage venture fund with USD330m in commitments. DCM now manages over USD2.5bn across several funds.   “DCM continues to gain momentum because of

Azini Capital raises USD100m third fund

Azini Capital, the UK based private equity direct-secondary firm, has raised a new USD100m fund.   The fund, Azini 3, will acquire shareholdings – individually or as portfolios – in growth and development stage technology companies, providing historical investors and shareholders with an option for early liquidity.   Lexington Partners, an

Founders Fund closes USD1bn VC fund

Founders Fund announced has held the closing of a USD1bn fifth suite of venture capital funds. Founders Fund V will be led by partners Ken Howery, Luke Nosek, Brian Singerman, Peter Thiel, Lauren Gross, Geoff Lewis, and Scott Nolan.   Members of the team have been investors, founders, and early

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Guernsey added 103 new funds during 2013

Guernsey’s financial services regulator approved 30 new investment funds during the fourth quarter of last year, which means that there were a total of 103 additions during 2013. Figures from the Guernsey Financial Services Commission (GFSC) show that 16 new funds were approved during the first quarter of last year,

KKR closes USD2bn North American oil and gas fund

KKR has held the final closing of KKR Energy Income and Growth Fund I (EIGF), a USD2bn strategy focused primarily on investing behind the development of North American unconventional oil and gas resources. The fund seeks to generate current income and capital appreciation while seeking to provide inflation protection through

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