SoftBank Capital, a venture group affiliated with Japan’s SoftBank Corp, has raised an additional USD51.02m to invest in early-stage New York State technology startups. The additional capital extends SoftBank Capital’s position as a complete early-to-late stage investment partner with an ongoing commitment to New York’s emerging technology scene. SoftBank
George Anson, a HarbourVest managing director, has resigned as a director of the company while Peter Wilson has been appointed as a director, effective 30 May 2013. Anson joined the board in October 2007. Sir Michael Bunbury, chairman, says: “The board of HarbourVest Global Private Equity is very
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has approved the co-operation arrangements between the Guernsey Financial Services Commission (GFSC) and the EU securities regulators for the supervision of alternative investment funds (AIFs), including hedge funds, private equity and real estate funds. ESMA has negotiated the agreement with the GFSC
Funky Chunky, a Consolidated Investment Group (CIG) company, has acquired the assets of Gracious Gifts, the creators of FunkyChunky and its line of customised gifts and artisanal gourmet snack items. “Funky Chunky will use the knowledge, vision, resources, and management expertise of Consolidated Investment Group to grow FunkyChunky into
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR) has appointed retired four-star General and former director of the CIA David Petraeus as chairman of the newly created KKR Global Institute. Henry Kravis, co-founder and co-chief executive of KKR, says: “I have long known and respected General Petraeus and, on behalf of everyone at KKR,
Law firm K&L Gates has added Virginia Tam as a partner in the corporate and transactional practice and Sacha Cheong as counsel in the litigation and dispute resolution practice, both in the firm’s Hong Kong office. Additionally, Soheui Choe joins the firm’s Seoul office as counsel in the intellectual property practice.
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has approved a cooperation agreement with Jersey to ensure it can continue to deliver alternative investment funds business into Europe after the introduction of the EU Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) in July. ESMA’s board of supervisors approved the memorandum of
Enterprise Ventures has appointed Stewart McCombe as manager of The North West Fund for Mezzanine – the GBP15m fund which provides investment for fast-growing businesses. The role marks a return to the world of finance for McCombe, a former corporate banker who spent over 20 years with Bank of
The National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) board of directors has unanimously endorsed the International Private Equity and Venture Capital (IPEV) valuation guidelines at its board meeting on 13 May 2013. These guidelines, developed by US and international industry participants, were written for practitioner use in developing and implementing valuation
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has approved co-operation arrangements between EU securities regulators, with responsibility for the supervision of alternative investment funds (AIFs), including hedge funds, private equity and real estate funds, and 34 of their global counterparts. ESMA has negotiated the agreements on behalf of all
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