GPs’ online presence should be website first, comms expert warns
"You don't own Linkedin," said Tom Sutton, founder of communications firm 14-46, as he urged PE firms to prioritise information sharing on their website rather than on social media channels.
Recipe for success
In an exclusive interview with Real Deals, Eurazeo CEO Virginie Morgon outlines her winning formula for success, and how the firm has established itself as a unique force that is determined to drive positive change in the industry.
IPEM 2022: European GPs’ top tips for global expansion
GPs must ensure that they have the scale, resource and long-term commitment to expand internationally. Representatives from Hg, Eurazeo, Nordic Capital and Muzinich & Co discuss their top tips for expansion.
IPEM 2022: PE investment is more than a business opportunity, it’s a responsibility
In an exclusive interview with Real Deals at the IPEM conference in Cannes, iCapital head of international, Marco Bizzozero noted that investment in private markets funds is becoming a significant responsibility for wealth managers.
IPEM 2022: LPs seek quantifiable impact reporting
Private equity managers that are positioning themselves as an impact fund must be able to present their LPs with quantitative reports, it has been noted.
Practice what you preach
In challenging economic environments fund managers will look to evolve and re-strategise to make the most of a given situation. How they substantiate a shift in strategy will have a significant impact on their reputation among the industry and investors.
Curiosity, creativity and economic contribution
Real Deals sat down with industry stalwart and founder of BGF, Stephen Welton, to discuss his career in private equity, the secrets of his success and some of the bigger challenges and opportunities ahead.
Venture Views: Capital Pilot’s approach to scoring investability of UK start-ups
Real Deals spoke to Richard Blakesley, founder and CEO of Capital Pilot, about the firm's unique investability ratings system and its first Boost Fund that is backing UK-based start-ups.
Foresight opens Dublin office
Foresight Group has opened a new office in Dublin, the first office for the firm in Ireland.
Primary Capital refinances Metamark
Primary Capital has refinanced and recapitalised Metamark, a manufacturer and supplier of self-adhesive visual communication materials.
Genesis Capital and Integral Venture Partners back BORCAD
Central European growth investor Genesis Capital and growth fund Integral Venture Partners have acquired 100 per cent of BORCAD, a producer of train seats and interior equipment.
Maven exits Intelligence Fusion
Maven has sold threat intelligence platform Intelligence Fusion through its Finance Durham Fund (established by Durham County Council).
Foresight exits Mi Healthcare to Probo Medical for 4.1x
Foresight has made the exit from its £58m North West focused fund. This is the fund’s fourth exit that has returned 2x total fund commitments to its investors.
Alto Capital exits Italian hair care business
Alto Capital has sold hair care business Tricobiotos to Alfa Parf Group. The GP first invested in the business via its Alto Capital IV fund in July 2017.
Palatine’s CTS Group completes ninth acquisition
Palatine-backed CTS Group has acquired geo-technical and geo-environmental specialist In Situ Site Investigation Limited.
Rcapital acquires Trac Precision Machining
The investment is the latest in a number of deals Rcapital has completed in the engineering sector.