Private Capital (PE & VC) 
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Apax considering Bank of Ireland investment
Private equity firm Apax Partners is looking at a possible investment in Bank of Ireland, a source close to the situation told Reuters, adding its interest is at a "very, very early stage." Full Article
Sirius XM sees growth
Sirius XM Radio Chief Executive Mel Karmazin is optimistic the satellite radio provider can outlast the car industry's turmoil and overcome its own debt issues, but admits these problems have punished its shares. Full Article | Video
Time to invest
Financial assets have become so cheap because of the credit crisis that now is a good time to scoop up bargains, says the head of one of the world's biggest hedge funds. Full Article
Detroit demise would hit Asian rivals
Industry executives say the immediate carnage from a bankruptcy of General Motors, Ford or Chrysler would spread throughout an industry that is bleeding cash in a global slowdown. Full Article
Bail out the buyers
Until American consumers feel confident enough about the economy and their own finances to fill up dealer showrooms, the huge sums under discussion on Capitol Hill would be money wasted, reports Diana Furchtgott-Roth. Commentary
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Global Deals Data
| Company Name | # of Inv. Firms | Value ($M) |
|---|---|---|
| Goodmail Systems, Inc. | 4 | 20.0 |
| PlaySpan, Inc. | 5 | 16.8 |
| KickApps Corporation | 5 | 14.0 |
| AwarePoint Corporation (FKA: NeverLost Networks, Inc.) | 3 | 13.3 |
| FanSnap, Inc. (FKA: GCTH, Inc.) | 1 | 5.5 |
| Zuberance, Inc. | 1 | 4.0 |
| Pennsylvania Sustainable Technologies, LLC | 1 | 0.05 |
| Michelman-Cancelliere Iron Works, Inc. | 1 | 0.01 |
| Generation Health, Inc. | 2 | 0.0 |
Loan extensions frankly buy you time. Amending and extending existing loans is the way forward next year. 
Top Private Capital Stories by Region
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- Asia
Reuters Conferences
| Event | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| EVCJ's Venture Capital Fundraising Forum | 3 Dec | London |
| Buyouts Texas | 11-12 Dec | Dallas |
Private Capital News by Industry
WSJ editor sees hope for print ads
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The conventional wisdom about media and the financial crisis is that big advertising budget cutbacks will devastate print newspaper and magazine publishers. The Wall Street Journal's top editor sees the possibility of a different outcome. Full Article
