The deals that made 2019

These are the transactions that exemplify the expertise and innovation that private equity brings to the art of growing businesses. 

Umbra Capital: Under the umbrella 

New London-based firm Umbra Capital spoke to Real Deals about how it is revitalising merchant banking: encompassing corporate finance, advisory and wealth management all under one roof.

Why agility is the new currency of growth

Jeff Wray, EY Global Consumer Transactions Leader says that relevancy, not size, is the key to success in the current market.

The Netherlands: The new El Dorado for venture capital funds?

With so many conducive factors coming together, it might well be the dawn of a new era for start-ups seeking investment in the Netherlands, positioning the economy as the new El Dorado for VC funds.

Corporate finance corner: Sam Fuller, GCA Altium

Head of London and the consumer sector at global investment bank GCA Altium, Sam Fuller discusses the challenges facing the corporate finance industry, consumer sector trends and the need for political certainty.

Buy & Build outperforms European M&A and buyout activity

According to Silverfleet's latest European Buy & Build monitor, there were 368 add-ons in H1 2019, outperforming mid-market M&A and buyout indices for the first time.