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The Geneva-headquartered private equity firm has launched its third fund focusing on the MENA region this year.
Legal & General Ventures has just returned from the fundraising trail for the fifth time in five years: this time with £200m in donations. Andy Thomson reports.
Dunkin’ Donuts could make for an appealing IPO. It’s got a hot brand, consistent growth and everyone loves the coffee. Its new investors insist they’re not discussing such a scenario yet.
The Nordic buyout firm has taken a majority stake in Sweden’s no-frills DIY retail company Byggmax.
The UK mid-market firm’s latest offering raised a record £110 million from third party investors.
The Greek private equity firm is aiming for a Spring 2006 final close on its new €70 million fund aimed at West Africa.
NGP Energy Capital Management announced the close of three funds, which combined took in $1.7 billion in limited partner commitments.
The central European buyout firm has paid PLN1.6 billion to buy Aster City Cable, the Polish telecoms company it sold in 2004.
The Swiss-headquartered investment firm has already received over $100 million in commitments for the new fund.
Chicago-based GTCR Golder Rauner has completed the first acquisition for its Capella Healthcare acute-care hospital platform, buying four hospitals from HCA Inc.