Kirkland & Ellis has advised Avanti Acquisition Corp, a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) that will target European businesses with a strong US nexus, in connection with its USD600 million IPO.  

Future Energy Ventures, a venture capital platform that invests in the digital technologies and digital business models redefining the energy landscape, has launched with EUR250 million invested capital in its portfolio. 

Gresham House Ventures has invested GBP5 million in eConsult Health, the NHS’s leading online consultation provider for primary care.

SEKOIA, a French deeptech company specialising in cyber threat anticipation, has just completed its first round of funding of EUR10 million euros with Omnes and Alliance Entreprendre. 

Leading capital markets and investment firm LGB & Co Limited and Smith Square Partners, a corporate finance advisory firm, have formed a strategic alliance to enable the clients of each firm to gain access to the other’s areas of specialisation and the two firms to benefit from opportunities to work together. 

Monte Nido & Affiliates (Monte Nido) a portfolio company of Levine Leichtman Capital Partners (LLCP), has acquired Rosewood Ranch, (Rosewood), the operator of three eating disorder treatment facilities in the greater Phoenix, Arizona market. 

Law firm Paul Hastings has served as legal advisor to Romeo Systems, Inc. (Romeo Power), in its agreement to merge with RMG Acquisition Corp, a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC).

MANTA, a unified data lineage platform provider, has closed a USD13 million funding round led by Bessemer Venture Partners, accompanied by SAP.iO Fund, German VC fund Senovo, and Czech VC fund Credo Ventures.

Lean Staffing Solutions (LSS), a provider of nearshore, expert outsourced solutions for transportation and logistics companies in the United States, has secured a USD42.5 million minority growth equity investment from FTV Capital, a sector-focused investor in innovative companies in enterprise technology and services, financial services, and payments and transaction processing. 

Gridiron Capital, an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, has formed a new partnership with Cubii, a DTC-driven creator of innovative fitness equipment and approachable wellness solutions.