A new study shows views among limited partners regarding the relative prospects of buyout and venture funds are strongly polarised.
Washington DC-based Paladin Capital Group’s second fund will focus on early- and mid-stage venture capital investments, although the firm will consider buyout opportunities.
The European leveraged finance arm of Washington DC-based private equity firm Carlyle Group has recruited four professionals.
Herald Ventures, run by UK technology investor Katie Potts, has held a first closing on an early-stage technology, telecom and media fund with a £40m target.
The newly-independent Dutch private equity firm, formerly known as NeSBIC, has closed its second fund ahead of a €200m target.
Emerging Markets Partnership (EMP), the Central Europe-focused private equity house, has agreed to sell its 39 percent stake in Polish broadband operator Aster City Cable to Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst.
The new venture fund, which will focus on IT investments, comes online at a time when established firms crank out their follow-on funds.
Following news that Ned Gilhuly is to return to KKR’s Menlo Park office, Johannes Huth has been named head of the firm’s London office.
Dallas-based buyout shop Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst will acquire Regency Gas Services, a US gas gathering, processing and transmission company.
The New York middle-market firm has announced the sale of Floral Plant Growers to Blue Point Capital.