North America’s switch on to energy efficiency has driven its position in the global renewable M&A market in the last 12 months, and could act as a driver for the region to become the dominant renewables market within three years, according to new analysis by PwC. PwC Renewables Deals, the

Legolas Media has closed USD5 million in Series B venture capital funding, led by venture capital firm Valhalla Partners. This new funding enables the company to expand services and better serve its existing client base.   The funding round also included participation from Legolas Media’s current investors, Greylock Partners and

Following a management buy-out, Tectura Corporation has transferred its stake in Tectura GmbH, Berlin, to its long-standing chief executive and minority shareholder, Uwe Bergmann. Tectura is a leading provider of business consulting and services related to implementing and integrating Microsoft Dynamics technologies. Going forward, Uwe Bergmann will manage the company

Hutton Collins has provided a combination of mezzanine and equity financing to support Duke Street’s acquisition of wagamama from Lion Capital. Hutton Collins has taken a minority equity stake, while the rest of the business will be held by Duke Street and management.   Funds managed by Hutton Collins Partners

Independent fund manager Aston Ventures is primed to make its first acquisition for the recently launched KHG Private Equity Fund. Following a successful period of initial fundraising, a significant level of capital is now available to invest in a portfolio of profitable private companies. The open-ended fund, regulated by the

Funds advised by Apax Partners have entered into a definitive agreement to purchase Trader Corporation (Trader) from Yellow Media Inc. (TSX: YLO) for approximately USD745m. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and other customary conditions. The assets being acquired comprise AutoTrader.ca, Canada’s leading online automotive classified marketplace, and approximately

Mid Europa Partners, a private equity firm focused on Central Europe, has signed an agreement to acquire a 49.05% stake in the CEE road freight transport company Waberer’s Holding Zrt. (Waberer’s) through acquisition of shares from Waberer’s founder and CEO, György Wáberer. Subsequent to the acquisition of shares Mid Europa

Gemvara, Inc, the online retailer of customer-designed fine jewellery, today announces the closing of a USD15 million round of Series C funding led by Balderton Capital, one of Europe’s largest venture capital firms, with participation from existing investors Highland Capital Partners and Canaan Partners.   Balderton’s Mark Evans will join

Huron Capital has sold its interest in Quest Specialty Chemicals, Inc in a transaction that produced 4.1 times its original investment.   In order to give effect to the transaction, Quest was recapitalised by Audax Group, Moelis Capital Partners, and Quest management. Huron’s investment in Quest was the 2nd largest