Negotiating the exit
Ross Butler, director at Ten50, looks at the consequences for private equity of the different interpretations of Brexit.
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Life after VCTs
Private equity is all about investing, exiting – and fundraising. So what happens when your main source of capital is cut off? Ashley Broomberg explains to Marc Mullen how Mobeus Equity Partners adapted to big restrictions on VCTs.
China Calling
The sale by 3i of Mayborn, owner of Tommee Tippee baby bottles, to Chinese consumer group Jahwa for about £300m, shows the continuing interest from the East in UK brands, as well as a textbook international growth story. Brian Bollen reports.
Canada Dry Powder
New York, Toronto, Istanbul, Amsterdam, London... and Watford. Mark Redman’s career in private equity has taken him all over the globe. He talks to Marc Mullen about what’s next.
Home and away
Having sold five businesses to international corporates in the past two years, Ashley Broomberg shares tips for attracting overseas interest
New Relations
Changes to partnership law in the UK have been a long time coming. What will it mean for VC, private equity and other closed-ended funds? Rob Mailer looks at the implications.
Entrepreneurial Expedition
In 2014, the French private equity industry saw a 22% increase in the amount committed by private individuals and family offices. Amy King looks at lessons to be learnt from the Entrepreneurs Funds Club founded by Afic.
Shacking off the shackles
Private Equity Unchained, Thomas Meyer’s latest read, questions the very foundations of institutional investors’ thinking, says Ross Butler.
Variety show
Communicating private equity to a public market investment audience is always an enlightening process for both sides. This is an ongoing challenge for LPEQ and its members, says CEO Andrea Lowe.
A new focus
3i’s managing partner Alan Giddins explains to Marc Mullen why the most recognised mid-market private equity brand has refocused on its core strengths and is embracing businesses with international growth ambitions.