Posted on: January 19, 2012
European buyout fundraising witnessed a mega boost in 2011, up an impressive 383% year-on-year from $12.47 billion raised in 2010, to $30.03 billion raised. Over half of that amount was raised by the top three mega funds raised in Europe in 2011. Next year looks set to be another positive year on the cards for fundraising with European-based powerhouses Advent International, Apax, Cinven and Permira all in the market with their next billion euro funds.
Of total European funds raised in 2011, the UK accounted for just over two thirds with $20.06 billion of the total amount. This was up an impressive 837% year on year from $6.3 billion the previous year. France came in second place raising $4.84 billion up a mega 618% from 2010’s $0.96 billion figure. And The Netherlands comes in third place raising $2,14 billion in 2011 up 129% from $1.25 billion
Which fund managers were celebrating last year with their pots of gold now ready and raring to make investments in 2012? Check out our top ten to find out.
10. Bencis Capital Partners
9. OrbiMed Advisors LLC
8. Qualium Investissement SAS
7. Alchemy Partners LLP
6. Chequers Capital Partners SA
5. Astorg Partners SAS
4. Waterland Private Equity Investments BV
3. Montagu Private Equity LLP
2. EQT Funds management Limited
1. BC Partners
Fund Nation: Netherlands
Fund Name: Bencis Buyout Fund IV
Fund Stage: Buyouts
Amount Raised ($m): 560.90
Previous Fund: Bencis Buyout Fund III
Amount Raised ($m): 501.75
Fund Nation: Luxembourg
Fund Name: Royalty Opportunities S.ar.l.
Fund Stage: Buyouts
Amount Raised ($m): 600
Fund Nation: France
Fund Name: Qualium Fund VI FCPR
Fund Stage: Buyouts
Amount Raised ($m): 713.98
Previous Fund: CDC Capital III B FCPR
Fund Nation: UK
Fund Name: Alchemy Special Opportunities Fund II
Fund Stage: Turnaround/Distressed Debt
Amount Raised ($m): 806.20
Previous Fund: The Alchemy Fund
Amount Raised ($m): 1328.95
Fund Nation: France
Fund Name: Chequers Capital XVI FCPR
Fund Stage: Buyouts
Amount Raised ($m): 1,236.36
Previous Fund: Chequers Capital XV
Amount Raised ($m): 761.76
Fund Nation: France
Fund Name: Astorg V FCPR
Fund Stage: Buyouts
Amount Raised ($m): 1,503.20
Previous Fund: Astorg IV FCPR
Amount Raised ($m): 549.33
Fund Nation: Netherlands
Fund Name: Waterland Private Equity Fund V
Fund Stage: Buyouts
Amount Raised ($m): 1,576.84
Previous Fund: Waterland Private Equity Fund III
Amount Raised ($m): 508.32
Fund Nation: UK
Fund Name: Montagu IV
Fund Stage: Buyouts
Amount Raised ($m): 3,734.25
Previous Fund: Montagu III
Amount Raised ($m): 2768.55
Fund Nation: UK
Fund Name: EQT VI, L.P.
Fund Stage: Buyouts
Amount Raised ($m): 6,819.90
Previous Fund: EQT Credit I, L.P.
Amount Raised ($m): 341.85
Fund Nation: UK
Fund Name: BC European Capital IX
Fund Stage: Buyouts
Amount Raised ($m): 7,695.75
Previous Fund: BC European Capital VIII
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Tags: Advent International, Apax, Cinven, Permira
European buyout fundraising witnessed a mega boost in 2011, up an impressive 383% year-on-year from $12.47 billion raised in 2010, to $30.03 billion raised. Over half of that amount was raised by the top three mega funds raised in Europe in 2011. Next year looks set to be another positive year on the cards for fundraising with European-based powerhouses Advent International, Apax, Cinven and Permira all in the market with their next billion euro funds.
