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Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) and GE to develop joint projects in energy sector Wed, 19/06/2013 - 06:00

The Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) and General Electric (NYSE:GE) are to create a joint venture (JV) for the construction of mini power plants for manufacturing companies across Russia.

Infinity Racing joins Genii Capital and acquires a 35 per cent stake in Lotus F1 Team

Wed, 19/06/2013 - 12:06

Infinity Racing Partners has acquired a 35 per cent minority stake in Lotus F1 Team effective immediately. »

Follett launches USD50m education-focused venture fund

Wed, 19/06/2013 - 12:03

Follett Corporation has launched the Follett Knowledge Fund, a capital funding source for new technologies that have the potential to improve and even disrupt the way educational content is delivered and consumed. »

Farallon acquires additional shares in Whitehaven Coal

Wed, 19/06/2013 - 10:14

Farallon Capital Management’s investment funds have acquired 101,589,656 shares in Whitehaven Coal from entities associated with Nathan Tinkler (Aston Resources Investments and Boardwalk Resources Investments). »

Evercore Mexico Capital Partners raises USD201m fund

Wed, 19/06/2013 - 10:09

Evercore Mexico Capital Partners (EMCP), a private equity investor in Mexico and the Mexican private equity business of investment banking firm Evercore Partners, has completed fundraising for Evercore Mexico Capital Partners III (EMCP III), raising USD201m, its largest fund ever. »

Triogen raises EUR6.5m in new funding

Wed, 19/06/2013 - 06:25

Triogen Group, a supplier of waste heat recovery solutions, has closed a EUR6.5m financing round. »

David Fergusson, president, The M&A Advisor

The M&A Advisor appoints David Fergusson as president

Wed, 19/06/2013 - 06:07

The M&A Advisor has promoted David Fergusson from senior managing director to the newly formed position of president with leadership responsibility for the firm's day-to-day operations. »