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Offices: Paris, France
Natexis Private equity has two venture capital vehicles, SpefVenture and
Ventech, each with a high-level multidisciplinary team pursing a specific
strategy. This segmented approach ha enabled Natexis Private Equity to secure
a leadership position in the French venture capital market in terms of assets
under management and number of investments, for institutional and private
investors.
Offices: The Netherlands
NAVITAS Capital participates in companies with proven track records. They
focus primarily on long-term corporate returns. Their yardsticks are solid
entrepreneurial skills and strong market positions. NAVITAS has a flat management
structure, enabling us to take decisions quickly, even when substantial
sums are involved. As they do not have a 'closed end' structure, they do
not have to dispose of companies within a few years of buying them. And
they are also willing to take part in follow-up investments, providing that
there are good growth prospects.
Offices: London, England
NBGI Private Equity was formed to invest in established small to medium-sized
"traditional economy" businesses across the UK. This sector is the backbone
of the economy but, as the marketplace has matured, it has become less well
served by many private equity providers. Since their first fund of Euros
100m was launched in June 2000 they have rapidly established a strong reputation
in the private equity market. Their investment team is deliberately top-heavy
and has managerial experience in industry as well as extensive experience
in private equity.
Offices: Hamburg, Germany
NNeuhaus Partners invests venture capital in companies from the information
technology sector. With venture capital from their funds, they selectively
support companies with outstanding managerial and technological advantages—in
particular in growth markets. Since its founding, the fund has led portfolio
companies to several IPOs and numerous trade sales.
Offices: London, England
New Media Spark is a quoted venture capital organization focused on early
stage investments in the technology, media, telecoms and financial services
sectors. SPARK's portfolio has a particular emphasis on software applications,
technology and communications and digital media. As an investor, SPARK expects
to add significant value to its investments through active support and strategic
direction. SPARK is listed on London's Alternative Investment Market and
has operations in London and Berlin. It has a holding of 68% of Spütz AG,
which is listed on the Frankfurt exchange.
Offices: Helsinki, Finland & Saratoga, California
Nexit Ventures has its home bases in Scandinavia and Silicon Valley - the
focal points of wireless and information technologies. The dual presence
creates a unique transatlantic bridge and brings significant value to the
portfolio companies. Examples of companies utilizing the Nexit transatlantic
bridge include Ekahau, Futuremark and Hantro from Scandinavia to Silicon
Valley; and Bitfone, Ecrio and Mobileway from Silicon Valley to Scandinavia.
Offices: Edinburgh-London, England
Founded in 1980, Noble Group is almost entirely owned by their management
and employees with more than 100 employees. Their investment banking division
provides services to more than 200 private and public companies, and they
also act as adviser, sponsor and broker to more than 40 companies. Noble
is proud to be the exclusive UK member of Global M&A the leading global
partnership of independent corporate finance houses which services the growing
market for international mid market M&A activity.
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