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Limerston Capital portfolio company Forensic Access Limited has completed the acquisition of IntaForensics Limited (IntaForensics).Oxfordshire based Forensic Access is a specialist in the provision of forensic science and support services to the UK criminal justice system. It forms part of the larger Limerston Capital-backed AFA International, led by CEO and Forensic Access founder Prof Angela Gallop, CBE.
Based in Nuneaton, IntaForensics specialises in digital forensics and cyber security, whilst also developing the leading digital case work management software in the market, LIMA. It offers digital forensic services to law enforcement and government agencies, providing analyses and reports for legal cases
- 11/01/2021
DFG Investment Advisers, an alternative credit investment manager, has changed its name to Vibrant Capital Partners, Inc. The new name unifies the firm with its CLO business and several of its investment vehicles, which have operated under the Vibrant brand since 2012. In connection with the renaming, the firm has launched a new website, www.vibrantcapitalpartners.com.
Rehan Virani, Chief Executive Officer of Vibrant Capital Partners, says: “Our new name, Vibrant, reflects the next generation mindset of the firm and our unique culture grounded in passion, diversity and humility. We are excited to build upon our solid foundation to continue to provide
- 11/01/2021
All States Ag Parts (ASAP), a supplier of replacement agricultural parts in North America and portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries, has acquired Combine World, a Canada-based supplier of new, used, and reconditioned farm and light construction equipment and replacement parts. Combine World, which specialises in alternative parts for combines, is ASAP’s sixth add-on acquisition.
The acquisition of Combine World, based in Saskatchewan, expands ASAP’s presence into Western Canada, providing ASAP with two strategic locations to serve the world’s 8th largest agricultural economy. ASAP previously purchased Ontario-based Fawcett Tractor Supply in November 2019.
“This is a great acquisition for us,”
- 11/01/2021
- 11/01/2021
Edge Investments (Edge), a growth investor in the UK creative economy, has appointed Simon Andrews as Chief Investment Officer (CIO), to help drive growth and realise the potential of its current and future portfolio companies.Andrews has a wealth of experience throughout the venture capital world, joining Edge from the Business Growth Fund (BGF), the UK’s most active investment company, and having spent nearly eight years at Octopus Ventures prior to that. Before moving into venture capital entirely, Simon worked at Silicon Valley Bank working around M&A Advisory and debt financing solutions for venture-backed companies. He has also held positions at
- 11/01/2021
- 11/01/2021
Growth Catalyst Partners (GCP), a middle market private equity firm, has acquired The Equine Network (Equine Network) in a corporate carve-out from Active Interest Media.
- 11/01/2021
Black Box Intelligence, the specialist in data and actionable insights for the restaurant industry, has received a significant growth investment from Diversis Capital Partners, a Los Angeles-based buy-out firm focused on software and technology-enabled organisations.“This is an exciting day for our employees, clients, partners and the industry at large,” says Kelli Valade, President & CEO of Black Box Intelligence. “Our new partnership with Diversis enables us to accelerate investments in our team and technology that will further our mission of revealing new insights to our clients that unlock their potential while enriching the lives of those that work in or
- 11/01/2021
Middle-market private equity firm HKW’s portfolio company Infab Corporation (Infab) has acquired MediDrapes (MediDrapes), a provider of sterile disposable protective drapes for medical imaging equipment. The financial terms of the transaction have not been disclosed.
MediDrapes provides a suite of sterile disposable protective coverings for medical imaging equipment. It offers covers for full size and mini c-Arms, fluoroscopes, and ultrasound machines, among other devices.
“We believe, the addition of MediDrapes to the Infab platform immediately increases their product line with a highly complementary offering,” says Tom Shaw, Principal at HKW. “This is also an opportunity for HKW to continue investing in
- 08/01/2021
Albion Capital is seeking to raise up to GBP45 million through top up offers for five of its venture capital trusts. The fundraising targets the following amounts across the Albion VCT range: Albion Technology & General VCT PLC – GBP14 million; Kings Arms Yard VCT PLC – GBP12 million; Albion Development VCT PLC – GBP7 million; Albion Enterprise VCT PLC – GBP6 million; and Crown Place VCT PLC – GBP6 million.The top up offers reflect Albion’s confidence in a strong pipeline of investment opportunities in software and healthcare, and offer the opportunity to invest in portfolios with a combined value
- 08/01/2021
Private markets investment management firm Hamilton Lane has launched the Hamilton Lane Private Assets Fund (PAF), a closed-end investment vehicle registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Investment Company Act of 1940 (’40 Act). Read the full story at Wealth Adviser…
- 08/01/2021
Aksia has hired Chris Thorne as a Managing Director for Private Equity & Real Assets Research in its London office, where he will be involved in all phases of the investment process including sourcing, due diligence, monitoring and assisting the Portfolio Advisory team.Thorne brings over fifteen years of experience investing capital across the European and US private equity markets, and twenty-three years of private equity experience in total including his advisory roles. Most recently, Thorne was a Managing Director and day to day responsible for European Primary Private Equity Funds and syndicated Co-investments at Temasek in London for seven years.
- 08/01/2021
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