Fundraising

The UK mid-market firm’s latest offering raised a record £110 million from third party investors.

The Greek private equity firm is aiming for a Spring 2006 final close on its new €70 million fund aimed at West Africa.

NGP Energy Capital Management announced the close of three funds, which combined took in $1.7 billion in limited partner commitments.

The central European buyout firm has paid PLN1.6 billion to buy Aster City Cable, the Polish telecoms company it sold in 2004.

The Swiss-headquartered investment firm has already received over $100 million in commitments for the new fund.

Chicago-based GTCR Golder Rauner has completed the first acquisition for its Capella Healthcare acute-care hospital platform, buying four hospitals from HCA Inc.

Investcorp wrapped up the fundraising for its second ‘venture-buyout’ fund, closing on $300m for its Investcorp Technology Ventures II. The fund, which was oversubscribed, exceeded its target by $50m.

The global private equity firm has followed up a recent investment in Mexico with its first fund focused specifically on the country.

The Santa Monica-based venture group has partnered with three principals to launch its debut fund, focused on the US emerging domestic market.

Diamond Castle Partners, which spun out of DLJ Merchant Banking last year, has held an interim close of $568m, according to SEC documents.