Volvo Group Venture Capital Announces Martin Witt as New Head
Witt began his new role on June 1
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Earth Capital, Sany Group Partner To Advance Green Tech Development in China
Under the partnership, NGTI and Sany’s technology team will work together on multiple technology projects such as automatic carbon fibre 3D printing
iCapital Network Acquires Wells Fargo Alternative Investments Feeder Fund Platform
Alternative investments platform continues to expand
Schroder Adveq Appoints Christiaan van der Kam as Head of Secondaries
van der Kam joins from Unigestion
Returns Are the Primary Driver of ESG and Impact Funds Adoption
Nuveen survey says that nearly 9 out of 10 investors agree that they will only invest responsibly if the returns are the same or better
State Street's Private Equity Index Finishes 2019 Strongly
The State Street Private Equity Index (SSPEI) posted its second highest quarterly return in the past two years at +4.35 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019
Swiss Funds & Asset Management Association Makes Clear Commitment to Sustainable Finance
SFAMA has joined with Swiss Sustainable Finance (SSF) to draw up detailed recommendations for the Swiss asset management industry on how to implement sustainable practices
Meta Change Capital Launches To Fund Blockchain Developments in Emerging Markets
The 100m EUR VC fund is securing investors and will close its first round in Q4 2020
Neuberger Berman Reaches Final Close on NB Euro Crossroads 2018
The Fund closed with €260 million of capital commitments, surpassing its target of €200 million
Low Capital Calls Set To Insulate LBO Funds From Downturn
New research finds that recent historically low levels of capital calls from LBO funds could protect them as markets fall into recession
Private Equity GPs Improving Transparency to LPs Delight
It’s not all rosy as most LPs don’t think GPs are taking climate change seriously enough
There Are No Women in Private Equity Who Want To Start Their Own Firm
The 10th edition of Investec’s GP Trends survey highlights continuing issues around the gender pay gap and a desire for improved representation and diversity at all levels
EQT Signs ESG-linked Subscription Credit Facility
The SCF is backed by a syndicate of financial institutions
ILPA Recommends Increased Transparency Around Subscription Lines of Credit
Guidance prescribes additional quarterly and annual disclosures for LPs
Da Vinci Capital Adds Gregory Bedrosian as Investment Committee Chair
Bedrosian will chair the investment committee of its third vintage fund, Da Vinci Emerging Technologies Fund III
