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Omnes Capital launches FCPI fund

Omnes Capital has launched a new FPCI (Fonds Commun de Placement dans l’Innovation) mutual fund investing in innovative companies – Capital Invest PME 2017.   The fund will allow individuals to benefit from tax advantages provided for by the French TEPA law in respect of ISF wealth tax (impôt de

Oakley Capital acquires TechInsights

Oakley Capital Investments’ Oakley Capital Private Equity III has reached an agreement to acquire a majority stake in TechInsights.   Fund III is expected to invest USD49.9 million in the business and will invest alongside Henry Elkington, the CEO of the current parent company (AXIO), who brings extensive experience in

ADGM launches first calibrated VC manager framework in MENA region

The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has introduced a risk-proportionate regulatory framework for managers of venture capital (VC) funds, the first of its type in the MENA region.   With immediate effect on 15 May 2017, VC managers will not be subject to any

Invest Europe reveals fundraising at highest level since 2008

Private equity trade association Invest Europe has published its 2016 European Private Equity Activity report revealing that fundraising for investment into companies across Europe hit its highest level since 2008 last year at EUR74.5 billion, a 37 per cent year-on-year increase. The report reveals private equity investments totalled EUR53.7 billion

Tecum Capital launches equity control fund

Tecum Capital has launched a new control equity buyout platform, Tecum Equity Partners III.   The entity is a committed pool of capital backed by Western Allegheny Capital, a family office focused on control equity acquisitions.   The nature of the platform allows for a longer term time horizon and

Highland closes healthcare private equity fund

Highland Capital Management Korea, an affiliate of Dallas-based alternative investment management firm Highland Capital Management, has closed a healthcare-focused private equity fund, with approximately USD147 million of total capital commitments.   South Korea’s National Pension Service (NPS) served as the anchor investor.   Highland’s private equity fund is its first

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Vistra acquires Foster Raffan’s compliance division

Vistra, a corporate service provider of international incorporations, trust, fiduciary, private office and fund administration services, has acquired the compliance division of Foster Raffan, a boutique chartered accounting firm based in Sydney, Australia.   Commencing business under the current owners in 1995, Foster Raffan provides accounting and tax, audit, and

Ogier advises on Luxembourg cyber security fund

Ogier has acted as Luxembourg counsel to Paladin Capital Group on the structuring and launch of a fund investing in and developing global cyber security assets. The Luxembourg-based European Cyber Fund, whose cornerstone investors include side-by-side commitments from the European Investment Fund (EIF) and Luxembourg Future Fund, is managed by

Neptune Energy Group to acquire ENGIE E&P International

Neptune Energy Group, backed by funds advised by The Carlyle Group, CVC Capital Partners Fund VI and a group of co-investors, are to acquire a majority shareholding in ENGIE E&P International (EPI) from France’s ENGIE Group for USD3.9 billion (EUR3.6 billion). The proposed transaction is subject to relevant consultation processes

Delta-v Capital closes USD232m private equity fund

Sixpoint Partners, a global investment bank serving the middle market, has closed Delta-v Capital 2015 with USD232 million raised through limited partner capital commitments and its co-invested fund, Delta-v Capital 2015 Access Fund. Delta-v Capital closed the fund in excess of its USD150 million target, receiving commitments from a number

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