Private equity firm LDC has invested in a GBP20m transaction to support the future growth of The Training Room (TTR), a UK provider of vocational training and accreditation for gym instructors and personal trainers. LDC has invested alongside founder and chief executive Jonathan Davies, who will retain a significant
Aviva Investors has acquired an 8.6MW portfolio of residential solar photovoltaic (PV) systems installed on over 3,000 properties across the UK from Zouk’s first infrastructure fund, Zouk Solar Opportunities Ltd (ZSOL). The ZSOL portfolio was developed and financed by Zouk over 2011-2013. The investment model enables homeowners and social
Furniture brand Swoon Editions has raised GBP1.2m in investment from Index Ventures, Octopus Investments and angel investors. Swoon Editions was founded in March 2012 and has traded until now as Decoholic. During this period it has built a loyal following of thousands of customers. This is the company’s first external investment. Brian
The joint private equity fund Mir Capital set up by Gazprombank and Intesa Sanpaolo has acquired a non-controlling stake in Lima Corporate Group from IMI Investimenti. Mir Capital will join Ardian (formerly known as AXA Private Equity), the company’s main shareholder, and IMI Investimenti. Lima Corporate designs, produces
Terry Hunter, chief executive of Tryzens, and his senior management team have completed the acquisition of the digital solutions provider from its parent company Jaywing with backing from Scottish Equity Partners (SEP). UK-based Tryzens, which also has offices in Bulgaria and India, is one of Europe’s leading providers of
A consortium of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), Titan International and One Equity Partners have completed the acquisition of Russian agricultural and industrial tyre manufacturer OJSC Voltyre-Prom from Cordiant. Under Cordiant’s management OJSC Voltyre-Prom has developed its production base, updating production processes through the introduction of new technology
MongoDB has secured USD150m in financing led by a financial services company and certain funds and accounts advised by T Rowe Price Associates, with additional new investors Altimeter Capital and salesforce.com. The round includes participation from existing investors Intel Capital, NEA, Red Hat and Sequoia Capital. With more
Jarden Corporation has completed its acquisition of Yankee Candle Investments from a fund managed by Madison Dearborn Partners for approximately USD1.75bn in cash. Pro forma for the transaction, Jarden would have had net sales and adjusted EBITDA of approximately USD7.7bn and USD1.0bn, respectively, for the 12 months ended 30
Private equity firm Catterton Partners has completed the sale of Mid-Atlantic Convenience Stores (MACS), a convenience store operator in Maryland and Virginia, to an affiliate of Sunoco. Sunoco, which has a long history in the retail business with a network of almost 5,000 sites, will operate the MACS business. Terms
Protein Bar, a casual restaurant chain specialising in healthy, on-the-go options, has secured a capital investment by private equity firm Catterton Partners. The investment will be used to foster the expansion of the Protein Bar concept across the US. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Protein Bar offers
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