The competition, as always, was extraordinarily tough at the 2011 Real Deals Private Equity Awards – firms knew they had to have a truly stellar year to be in with a chance of taking home some silverware. This special supplement profiles six of the big winners on the night, examining what it takes to stand out from the crowd and celebrating the industry at its very best.
The Winners
Deal of the Year: UK Pets at Home – Bridgepoint
Deal of the Year: France & Benelux Hyva – 3i
Deal of the Year: Mediterranean Amadeus – BC Partners and Cinven
Deal of the Year: Nordics Visma – HgCapital
Deal of the Year: Germany, Austria, Switzerland Teufel – Riverside
Deal of the Year: Central and Eastern Europe Aster – Mid Europa Partners
Grand Prix Pan-European Buyout of the Year Pets at Home – Bridgepoint
Grand Prix Pan-European Venture Capital Deal of the Year Betfair – Index Ventures and Balderton Capital
Fundraising of the Year Inflexion Private Equity – 2010 Buyout Fund
Buyout House of the Year Advent International
Venture House of the Year Sofinnova Partners
Turnaround and Restructuring House of the Year Endless Investments
Secondaries House of the Year Lexington Partners
Debt Provider of the Year: Bank BNP Paribas
Debt Provider of the Year: Specialist Ares Capital Europe
Legal Adviser of the Year: Pan European Weil Gotshal & Manges
Legal Adviser of the Year: Regional Advocat Firman Vinge
Professional Services Firm of the Year Deloitte
Placement Agent of the Year Acanthus
Corporate Finance House of the Year: Large Credit Suisse
Independent Corporate Finance House/M&A Network of the Year Hawkpoint
Hall of Fame Javier Echarri
