France
Global Diwan keen to find new partner to gain staying power

France, United Kingdom, United States
UK fund to inject capital into Forward Global

British investment fund Bridgepoint Capital is to acquire a stake in the corporate intelligence company in a deal that is expected to be signed off in the coming weeks.

France, Middle East
With defence in its sights, Jolt Capital cosies up to leading Gulf families

Advised by former French armed forces minister Florence Parly, the investment fund is stepping up its fundraising in the Middle East. With close ties to Paris, Jolt intends to strengthen its defence business.

France, Oman
Paris tries to connect with Haitham bin Tarik's inner circle

As defence and foreign policy talks between Paris and Muscat pick up a notch, French businesses in Oman see an opportunity in being able to open doors by calling on their contacts with the sultan's close entourage.

France, Saudi Arabia
Race to lead French business interests in Saudi Arabia in full swing

As the strategic partnership between Paris and Riyadh takes shape, French companies are trying to tap into networks that will help them win contracts in Saudi Arabia. A handful of private and public business clubs and consultancies are jostling to champion French interests in the kingdom.

The Corporate Intelligence Village Voice
Ex-CIA official launches new firm, RosettiStarr, Davra Consulting, Avisa loses ethics chairman

Appointments, financial results, new contracts: each week we report on events both big and small that matter in the global corporate intelligence community. This week we go to Washington, San Diego, London and France.

WashingtonEx-CIA official Ameer Shalaby launches intelligence tradecraft consultancy

San DiegoRosettiStarr hires ex-hacks

LondonRAF veteran launches consulting career

FranceGourdault-Montagne steps down as chairman of Avisa Partners' ethics committee