Fundraising

San Francisco-based Hellman & Friedman has also announced the opening of a London office led by managing director Patrick Healy.

Montagu Private Equity shut down its UK growth capital investment fund in April, releasing investors from £80m worth of commitments.

Having closed its maiden fund, the London-based provider of intermediate capital is looking to return to the fundraising market in 2005.

Accent Equity Partners, the Stockholm-based mid-market private equity firm, will close its debut fund at a capped level of €265 million at the end of this month, according to market sources.

The Canadian private investment firm’s fourth venture vehicle will focus on startup and early-stage energy companies.

The New York private equity and hedge fund investor will focus on acquisitions of buyout, venture and mezzanine private equity interests.

The Cape Natexis private equity fund has held a final close of its oversubscribed small and mid cap buyout fund, ahead of its €110m target.

The Nordic private equity firm has held a first closing of its latest mid-market buyout mezzanine vehicle on €105m.

Advent International has announced a $125m final close on its third healthcare and life sciences early stage vehicle.

Boston-based ArcLight Capital Partners plans to use its Fund II to invest in the coal, natural gas, power generation, and electric and gas transmission and distribution industries.