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Nick Hazell, head of Taylor Wessing’s UK private equity group

Taylor Wessing advises Rutland Partners on triple acquisition for GBP85m

Thu, 20/06/2013 - 06:02

International law firm Taylor Wessing has advised Rutland Partners on the simultaneous acquisitions of AFI-Uplift in the UK, Access Rental Gulf in the Middle East and Hi-Reach in the UK for a combined enterprise value of circa GBP85m. »

Alter Domus changes corporate governance model

Thu, 20/06/2013 - 06:00

Alter Domus, a provider of Corporate and Fund Services to private equity houses, real estate firms, multinationals and private clients, has moved to a new Corporate Governance structure that is more in line with its operating model and future challenges. »

RDIF leads consortium to invest in Russia’s largest agriculture tyre producer

Wed, 19/06/2013 - 16:12

A consortium of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), Titan International and One Equity Partners (OEP) has reached an agreement in principle with Cordiant to invest in Voltyre-Prom, a Russian agricultural and industrial tyre manufacturer. »

National Venture Capital Association names Bobby Franklin as next president and CEO

Wed, 19/06/2013 - 16:04

The National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) has elected Bobby Franklin to become its next president and chief executive commencing in September 2013. »

Arif Naqvi, founder and group chief executive of the Abraaj Group

The Abraaj Group to acquire 100 per cent stake in African frozen dairy business

Wed, 19/06/2013 - 14:40

The Abraaj Group is to acquire a 100 per cent stake in Fan Milk International (FMI), a West African manufacturer and distributor of frozen dairy products and juices. »

Optimum Energy closes USD12.2m finance round

Wed, 19/06/2013 - 14:15

Optimum Energy has completed a USD12.2m financing round, led by new investor Navitas Capital (backed by a venture capital advisory relationship with Johnson Controls) and including existing investor Columbia Pacific Advisors. »

Maven leads GBP9m investment in HCS Control Systems

Wed, 19/06/2013 - 14:06

Maven Capital Partners has led an investment in HCS Control Systems via a buy-in management buy-out transaction (BIMBO) alongside the Simmons Parallel Energy Fund. »

Kevin Klausmeyer, executive partner, Teakwood Capital

Teakwood Capital adds Kevin Klausmeyer as executive partner

Wed, 19/06/2013 - 13:34

Texas-based private equity firm Teakwood Capital has appointed Kevin Klausmeyer as an executive partner. »

Marcus Brennecke, partner at EQT Partners

EQT V and GIC to sell Springer Science+Business Media to BC Partners

Wed, 19/06/2013 - 13:30

EQT V and GIC Special Investments, the private equity arm of the Government of Singapore Investment Corporation (GIC), have agreed to sell Springer Science+Business Media to the private equity firm BC Partners. »