More than half (58 per cent) of UK private equity and venture capitalists expect the level of PE investment in the technology sector to increase over the next two years, with cloud and managed services viewed as the top two most attractive sub sectors, according to a report from business

HIG Capital’s European affiliate, HIG Europe, has acquired shares representing 49.99 per cent of the capital of Vértice 360 Servicios Audiovisuales (VSA) – until now fully owned by Vértice 360º – for a total of EUR16m. The investment has taken place through a capital increase, following which the remaining 50.01

Blackstone has closed the previously announced acquisition of Vivint. Blackstone Capital Partners VI, a fund managed by Blackstone on behalf of its private equity investors, acquired Vivint for in excess of USD2bn. The acquisition includes three primary assets: Vivint, one of the largest home automation services companies and the second

The Resolute Fund II SIE, an affiliate of The Jordan Company, has partnered with the management team of Sequa Automotive Group to purchase the business from its parent company, Sequa Corporation, a diversified industrial company with operations in aerospace and metal coatings.  Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Breathing Buildings, the natural ventilation specialist, has secured second round funding to expand its business both in the UK and internationally. The energy-saving potential of the company’s unique e-stack ventilation system is well recognised and this latest investment will enable Breathing Buildings to embark on its plan to substantially grow

Base79, a European online video company, has received an equity investment from The Chernin Group (TCG), alongside continued participation from existing investor MMC Ventures. Proceeds from the round will be used to accelerate Base79’s expansion across Europe and into other global territories, to build owned-and-operated brands and channels, and to

Atlas has acquired Erickson Framing through its newly formed company, Erickson Framing Holdings. Erickson Framing was acquired from Masco Corporation, a producer of home improvement and building products. Erickson is a construction services and pre-fabricated building products company that provides turn-key framing services, framing packages, trusses and other products to

In a year defined by low interest rates, buyers continued to look to spend cash reserves on mature acquisition targets, according to SRS | Shareholder Representative Services’ 2012 SRS M&A Deal Terms Study. The new study, which reports on over 200 data points and builds on data from prior SRS