Slideshow: European Buyout Fundraising Gets a Boost

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.

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[slide title=”10. Bencis Capital 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

[slide title=”9. OrbiMed Advisors LLC”]

Fund Nation: Luxembourg

Fund Name: Royalty Opportunities S.ar.l.

Fund Stage: Buyouts

Amount Raised ($m): 600

[slide title=”8. Qualium Investissement SAS”]

Fund Nation: France

Fund Name: Qualium Fund VI FCPR

Fund Stage: Buyouts

Amount Raised ($m): 713.98

Previous Fund: CDC Capital III B FCPR

[slide title=”7. Alchemy Partners LLP”]

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

[slide title=”6. Chequers Capital Partners SA”]

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

[slide title=”5. Astorg Partners SAS”]

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

[slide title=”4. Waterland Private Equity Investments BV”]

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

[slide title=”3. Montagu Private Equity LLP”]

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

[slide title=”2. EQT Funds management Limited”]

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

[slide title=”1. BC Partners”]

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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