A survey has revealed lower mid-market buyout firms are widely appreciated by UK entrepreneurs despite the negative publicity the industry has received in the country.
The private real estate investment company controlled by media pioneer Robert Johnson has raised its third private equity real estate vehicle, more than double the size of its previous fund.
Taking its ownership in the French football team to 62.5 percent is a sign of its long term ambition for the club, says the Los Angeles-based firm.
The new fund is just one of several regionally focussed vehicles Aureos Capital is in the midst of raising.
Mezzanine’s resurgence gathers apace as the European buyout firm diversifies into loan financing in the changed investment climate post-credit crunch.
The Connecticut-based private real estate investment firm has hired former ABP chief investment officer of real estate to join the firm’s headquarters in Connecticut.
Attracting a wide-ranging investor base, the Pakistani investment firm has closed its first domestic fund. In spite of the assassination of electoral candidate Benazir Bhutto, the fund’s management believes investors with a long-term view can seize an opportunity.
After doubling profits and turnover at Kosan Crisplant, Segulah has sold the oil and gas company to the International Bank of Bahrain, taking advantage of the strong client base the company has in the region.
Connecticut-based Drum Capital, led by Scott Vollmer, will commit capital to distressed debt, turnaround and restructuring funds.
The UK fund manager of Australia’s Valad Property Group has seen more investor support than anticipated for its vehicle targeting “Europe’s most successful economic block.”