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The new service complements the existing news, features and other research on the various facets of the global fund industry offered through GFM’s daily newsletters, web sites and special reports.
Globalfunddata covers a vast array of information about each fund, including details of strategy, manager, ISIN, launch date, benchmark (where applicable), performance and volatility, charges, latest NAV and unit or share
Silicon Valley Bank, a financial partner to venture capital, technology and life science companies of all sizes worldwide, has hired former venture capitalist and entrepreneur John Hoesley to run its Venture Capital and Private Equity Services Group in the Midwest.
Based in Silicon Valley Bank’s Chicago office, Hoesley will focus on relationships with venture capital and private equity firms throughout the Midwest, providing them with a full spectrum of banking services and debt financing alternatives.
Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) works with more than half of all VC firms worldwide, providing the traditional and innovative financial services required to run
The extensive damage caused by the enormous earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan at 2.46pm (local time) on Friday afternoon has gradually taken form over the weekend. Our thoughts are first and foremost with those affected by this tragedy. The human impact is still difficult to fully comprehend – the loss looks to be grievous. The economic and financial consequences are still largely unformed with nuclear facilities in the locality still at some considerable risk.
History tells us that such natural disasters rarely leave lasting damage to the Japanese economy though the short term effect can be quite a different
Mid-market fundraising in Europe almost doubled in 2010 following the worst year for a decade in 2009, according to the latest report by leading placement agent Acanthus Advisers.
In its annual European Mid-Market Review, released today, Acanthus research shows that, despite continued worries over capital overhang and subdued investor appetite, fundraising has rebounded strongly in most European regions, with total funds raised reaching EUR12bn – up from EUR6.5bn in 2009 and close to levels seen in 2005.
However, the research also highlights the continued bifurcation of the market, with LP capital being drawn more strongly to those funds
Edwards, a manufacturer and provider of highly engineered vacuum technology products and abatement systems, is intending to apply for admission to the premium listing segment of the Official List of the UK Financial Services Authority (FSA) and to trading on the Main Market for listed securities of the London Stock Exchange Plc. The company, which was founded in 1919, plans to proceed with an initial public offering of its ordinary shares to institutional and professional investors in the United Kingdom and elsewhere.
Edwards believes that the proposed IPO is the natural next step in the group’s development and will enhance
The estimated economic net asset value (NAV of HarbourVest Global Private Equity Limited (HVPE), was USD829.4m or USD9.99 per share, as as at 28 February 2011. This figure represents a 2.5% increase from the 31 January 2011 estimated Economic NAV per share of USD9.75.
The change was driven by increases in value for privately-held companies, as a portion of direct and fund-of-fund holdings were revalued to reflect final 31 December 2010 results (approximately USD0.15 per share); increases in the value of publicly-traded holdings to 28 February (USD0.06 per share); and foreign currency movement (USD0.05 per share). The gains were partially offset
Kleinwort Benson has agreed a deal to acquire Close Brothers Offshore Group (COG) for a cash consideration of GBP29.1m, subject to adjustments by reference to the net asset position of the business at the time of completion.
The acquisition comprises COG’s private banking, fund administration, fund management, trust and asset management businesses across Guernsey, Jersey and the Isle of Man. It also includes COG’s wholly-owned shared service centre in Cape Town.
The purchase increases the size of Kleinwort Benson’s private wealth assets under management to approximately GBP7bn. It extends Kleinwort Benson’s offshore reach with an additional presence in the Isle
A survey of some 200 real estate industry leaders, who gathered last Friday at Akerman Senterfitt’s second annual US Real Estate Summit, revealed an optimistic industry looking at opportunities in various sectors despite continued financing challenges.
Signifying a recovering industry, 77 per cent of respondents indicated their outlook for the market in 2011 was more optimistic than it was in 2010. In addition, a common theme at the Akerman Summit was access to capital and other continued financing challenges for the industry, as banks continue to work through significant issues in their real estate portfolios. When asked to rank
Digital ad network RadiumOne Inc has closed a USD21 million Series B funding round led by Crosslink Capital. DFJ Esprit also participated in the round along with previous investors Adams Street Partners and Trinity Ventures, bringing total funding to USD33.5 million.
The latest funding round will primarily be used for international expansion and acquisitions. RadiumOne recently opened its UK office, and in the coming months will be launching in continental Europe and Asia Pacific. The Company, which reached profitability in Q4, will use its existing and new capital for potential acquisitions designed to give the company additional resources and tools
Monroe Capital LLC, a private investment firm focused on investments in middle-market and lower middle-market companies, has appointed Warren Woo as a Partner and Managing Director of its recently closed GBP250 million investment fund, Monroe Capital Partners Fund LP.
Woo will lead the Los Angeles office for Monroe Capital and be responsible for covering the West Coast region.
The latest Monroe Capital fund will provide senior and junior/mezzanine debt and equity co-investments for private equity-sponsored and privately held businesses undergoing recapitalization, refinancing, acquisition and expansion. Investments will be made across a broad range of manufacturing, distribution and service industry segments,
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