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Stephane Pesch, LPEA

A European safe harbour for private equity

By Stephane Pesch, LPEA – As the world tumbles into a period of economic and political uncertainty, private equity relies on its long term investment strategy and eyes the calm after the storm. Meanwhile, investors and fund managers are drawn to the safe harbour of Luxembourg, one of the few they

Ryder launches USD50m corporate VC fund

Ryder System, a specialist in supply chain, dedicated transportation and commercial fleet management solutions, has launched RyderVentures, a new corporate venture capital fund to invest in and partner with start-up companies that are developing new technologies and business models that deliver advancements and automation in the logistics and transportation industries.RyderVentures

VentureIsrael launches new VC capital fund

VentureIsrael has launched a new venture capital fund, which will invest in Israel based, early stage deep-tech start-ups. The fund investment strategy focuses on the companies with clear-cut technological advantages, an experienced management team and a flexible business strategy.The fund first investments are a secure quantum communications system, an AI

Octopus Ventures exits Calastone investment to Carlyle Group

Octopus Ventures, part of Octopus Group and one of the largest and most active VCs in Europe, has exited its investment in Calastone, the global funds network, after a majority stake in the funds network was acquired by The Carlyle Group. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval. Octopus Ventures first

MJ Hudson advises Isomer Capital on launch of Luxembourg VC funds

MJ Hudson has advised Isomer Capital, a UK based venture capital firm, with the launch of its second Luxembourg based VC fund of funds: Isomer Capital II SCSp, as well as the formation of a new flexible single-LP fund. Isomer is seeking to raise EUR250 million for its latest flagship fund

Women in finance

Women in VC Part III: Q&A with Itxaso del Palacio, partner at Notion vc

To mark Ada Lovelace Day, an international celebration of the achievements of women in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), PEWire is publishing a mini-series of three Q&A interviews with women working in venture capital. Third up is Itxaso del Palacio, Partner at London-based Notion vc, which invests in enterprise

Medical research

Women in VC Part I: Q&A with Kate Bingham, managing director, SV Health Investors

To mark Ada Lovelace Day, an international celebration of the achievements of women in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), PEWire is publishing a mini-series of three Q&A interviews with women working in venture capital. First up is Kate Bingham, managing director of SV Health Investors, which invests in biotech,

Connection Capital offers chance to invest in later stage UK “deeptech” companies

Connection Capital, a specialist private client investment business, has offered its high net worth (HNW) private investor client base the chance to invest in the later stage funding rounds of UK “deeptech” businesses with the potential to disrupt global markets – and demand has been high. Connection Capital clients committed

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