James Taylor
The UK is one of the world’s most established private equity markets, long a magnet for talent and capital. But given its stuttering domestic economy, thanks in no small part to the troubles of the neighbouring eurozone, are there still opportunities for private equity to make great returns? We gathered three of the UK industry’s leading lights in London in January to ask them about the outlook for 2013
Mitt Romney presumably dreamed that he’d be settling into the Oval Office by now. Instead, as all the world knows, he’s back in one of his many houses licking his wounds (and possibly pondering his reinvention as a leading environmentalist ahead of a re-run in 2024, or some such).
First Round went to Beijing once. It’s fair to say that it wasn’t for the sea air. Even a few years back, the Chinese capital seemed to have a growing problem with pollution; now, apparently, it is (to use the official US term) “crazy bad”. But never fear, Beijing: private equity will save you...
Mitt Romney presumably dreamed that he’d be settling into the Oval Office by now. Instead, as all the world knows, he’s back in one of his many houses licking his wounds (and possibly pondering his reinvention as a leading environmentalist ahead of a re-run in 2024, or some such).
First Round has always been a huge fan of excrement-based card games. So imagine how delighted it was in December to receive the delightfully-monikered ‘Whose Poo?’ as a Christmas present from- ... Actually, hang on a second. That’s not right.
First Round has always been a huge fan of excrement-based card games. So imagine how delighted it was in December to receive the delightfully-monikered ‘Whose Poo?’ as a Christmas present from- ... Actually, hang on a second. That’s not right.
The industry-backed charity is joining forces with venture philanthropy group Impetus Trust, in a bid to 'massively scale up' their impact.
Six months after Stefan Ammann's elevation to CEO, Capital Dynamics has made three more internal promotions - and revealed co-founder Katharina Lichtner is giving up her executive role.
Just before First Round’s American contingent abruptly disappeared for a two-day holiday that’s like Christmas but isn’t, there was much wailing and gnashing of teeth about the demise of Hostess Brands, owner of the Twinkie, the HoHo, the Ding Dong, the Honey Bun and some other foodstuffs that sound made-up but apparently aren’t.
First Round has never been much of a fan of pigeons, an antipathy firmly cemented by an unfortunate incident on the way to its first black tie event as a youth (Eau de Guano – never a winning scent).