March 2007 Issue

Can the investor behind Snapple do it again with ice cream?

The debut mid-market fund from ONCAP has been a huge success.

Swollen management fees have the power to warp GP investment decisions.

The meaning of Steve Schwarzman's taste in music.

Editor's letter 2007-03-01 Staff Writer Visit an online news archive. Throw the names “Kravis” and “Roberts” into the search engine. Then go back to the mid-1980s. What you'll find, in case you'd forgotten – or, like me, are too young to remember: Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co ruled

Nicholas Lockley, editor of PrivateEquityOnline.com, looks through his online window on the industry.

2006 was an exceptional year for EQT, the Northern European LBO investor based in Stockholm. Here Conni Jonsson, the firm's CEO, reflects on the successes of the recent past and the challenges facing private equity in the near future.

The largest public pension fund in the US is making a high-profile push to be a leader in clean energy funding.

Pacific Equity Partners in Sydney is preparing to organise a A$4 billion Australasian buyout fund – by far the largest such entity ever raised. Philip Borel reports.

Fund of funds managers may be amongst the most knowledgeable investors in private equity, but they are unlikely to assume the role of public champions for an industry facing up to a renewed wave of criticism. By James Taylor.

Johannes Huth, managing partner of KKR and head of European operations

KKR is extending its influence throughout Europe and Asia. Andy Thomson profiles the key protagonists.

A selection of bon mots by, and about, KKR, spanning 27 years.

A number of life sciences venture capital funds have developed hybrid strategies in a market where the boundaries between listed and unlisted investments are obscured. Jo Nash looks at the rationale.

Despite last year's war on Israel's northern border and continued chaos in the region, Israeli high-tech companies received $1.62 billion of funding in 2006 – the highest amount in five years. Investors say continued insecurity has been the driving force behind Israel's VC success. Dave Keating reports.

Emerging markets specialist Actis has hired a new head of oil and gas.

India's infrastructure problem is proving to be an opportunity as well as a handicap

As its tortuous efforts to acquire a mainland Chinese company continue, The Carlyle Group now finds it has opened a new can of worms in Taiwan.

Despite a wobbly start, the creators of the Private Equity Foundation are looking forward to things to come.

The recent sales of Mölnlycke and TIM Hellas sent a useful message to LPs.

ATP PEP, the Danish limited partner, has set up an office in New York. Klaus Rühne is in charge.

Britain's largest limited partner has spoken up in favour of the beleaguered private equity industry. Other investors should follow its lead.

Chicago's Thoma Cressey adds long-time partner to its name plate.

Can the investor behind Snapple do it again with ice cream?

The debut mid-market fund from ONCAP has been a huge success.

Swollen management fees have the power to warp GP investment decisions.

The meaning of Steve Schwarzman's taste in music.

Editor's letter Staff 2007-03-01 Writer Visit an online news archive. Throw the names “Kravis” and “Roberts” into the search engine. Then go back to the mid-1980s. What you'll find, in case you'd forgotten – or, like me, are too young to remember: Kohlberg Kravis Roberts &a