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Tailwind Capital has completed its spinout from investment bank Thomas Weisel, and with the split has brought on board Soros veteran Frank Sica.
Despite relatively stable dealflow, fundraising is proving tough for a number of technology-focused venture capital groups in Israel. By Robert Venes.
The Riverside Company has launched its third European fund, seeking $280m in commitments.
The Dutch private equity firm is planning to raise €125 million for its second dedicated healthcare fund.
Carlyle Europe Technology Partners has held a €101 million interim close. The fund is seeking roughly €200 million in commitments.
The London-based infrastructure-focused private equity firm has hired former Invensys CEO Rick Haythornthwaite.
US-based early-stage investor Doll Capital Management is taking a bullish approach to China, with plans to invest 4 billion yuan and the appointment of Hurst Lin as new co-head of its Beijing operations.
Orchid Asia, an early backer in Ctrip.com, has closed its latest China-focused venture fund, amassing $180m in commitments.
The firm formerly known as EMP Europe has closed the largest private equity fund aimed at Central and Eastern Europe to date.
A new crop of Africa-focused private equity funds provides clear evidence of the region’s increasing pull for investors. By Judy Kuan.