There was no shortage of idea generation when it came to discussing the various ways alternative fund managers are trying to overcome the gravitational effects of market forces in a bid to boost returns. As markets begin to normalise, fundamental-focused active fund managers are seeing more opportunities to trade both
Go Capital has held the first closing of Go Capital Amorçage II, a EUR60 million venture capital fund. The first Go Capital seed fund of EUR57 million was launched in 2012, at the initiative of the Regional Councils of the western France, with the support of Bpifrance (through the French
Vendep Capital has launched a EUR40 million venture find which will invest mainly in Finnish start-ups offering software to B2B customers. The investors are Finnish institutional investors, foundations, family offices and private investors. By the first closing at the end of April, Vendep Capital Fund II has received capital
Kain Capital has acquired a majority stake in King Engineering Associates, strengthening its position within the civil engineering space. Financial terms of the transaction have not been disclosed. King Engineering is a full-service civil engineering firm with headquarters in Tampa, Florida, and operations across Miami, Sarasota, Florida and Austin,
Elaia Partners, a Paris-based venture capital firm, has held the initial closing of its new venture capital fund, Elaia Delta Fund, at EUR115 million. This new investment vehicle pursues the fundamental drivers of Elaia Partners’ historical strategy targeting European early-stage digital opportunities based on high disruption and on deep technology.
Citizens Financial Group has acquired Western Reserve Partners, a Cleveland-based merger and acquisition advisory firm dedicated to delivering a full range of financial advisory services with a focus on middle market clients. The transaction follows the 2016 launch of Citizens Capital Markets, which added broker-dealer capabilities to the bank’s capital
Moderne Ventures, a Chicago-based venture capital firm focused on early stage investments in technology companies, has closed its early stage venture investment fund with USD33 million in total commitments. Launched in 2015 by Constance Freedman, Moderne identifies and invests in cutting-edge technology companies who have a shared purpose of modernising
GBfoods has partnered with Helios Investment Partners, an Africa-focused private investment firm, to create one of Africa’s largest fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) businesses. GBfoods Africa Holdco, a joint venture owned by GBfoods and Helios, has acquired assets from different African companies including leading brands such as Jumbo (bouillon), Gino
European private equity firm Doughty Hanson has rebranded as DH Private Equity Partners. The rebranding reflects the firm’s new broader ownership structure and sole focus on private equity, while providing strong links to Doughty Hanson’s heritage. Dick Hanson, senior partner of DH Private Equity Partners, says: “Since the beginning
The total value of private equity business in the international finance centre of Guernsey has surpassed GBP100 billion for the first time. Figures from the Guernsey Financial Services Commission show that the net asset value of private equity funds under management and administration in the island grew by GBP25 billion
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