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HIG sells Kondor

An affiliate of private equity firm HIG Capital (HIG) has sold Kondor Limited, a specialist provider of category management solutions for audio and mobile accessory products into the retail and mobile network channels in the UK and Europe, to DCC Technology. Terms of the transaction have not been disclosed.  

Henkel to acquire Aislantes Nacionales

Henkel has signed an agreement to acquire Aislantes Nacionales, a specialist in the Chilean tile adhesive and building materials market. Aislantes Nacionales is a privately-owned company specialised in manufacturing and marketing a wide variety of products in the building materials market. The portfolio includes ceramic tile installation systems, mortars for

Gide advises Renault on extension of JV with Oyak in Turkey

Gide has advised Renault on the renewal of its strategic partnership with OYAK in Turkey, extending their joint venture relationship. The agreements signed on 26 June 2018 regulate the new terms of the joint venture relationship, including the manufacturing by OYAK-Renault of Renault and Dacia vehicles, their parts and spare

Francisco Partners secures strategic minority investment from Blackstone and Goldman Sachs Asset Management

Blackstone’s Strategic Capital Group and Goldman Sachs Asset Management’s Petershill program have acquired a minority stake in Francisco Partners, a technology-focused private equity firm. The investment provides Francisco Partners with balance-sheet capital to continue to develop its strong platform while increasing commitments to its own funds, and strengthening its alignment

Antabio completes EUR12.5m Series A financing round

Antabio SAS, a biopharmaceutical company developing novel antibacterial treatments in areas of highest unmet needs, has extended its Series A financing round with an additional EUR5.2 million subscribed by investment funds Omnes, BNP Paribas Développement, and Sham Innovation Santé (Turenne Capital). Existing shareholder Galia Gestion also participated in this extension.

Greensill secures strategic investment from General Atlantic

Greensill, a provider of working capital finance for companies globally, has received a strategic investment from growth equity firm General Atlantic. General Atlantic’s USD250 million investment values Greensill at USD1.64 billion.   Founded in 2011, Greensill provides businesses with alternative sources of funding, allowing them to provide suppliers with the

HarbourVest Partners to participate in Canada’s Venture Capital Catalyst Initiative

HarbourVest Partners, a global private markets asset manager, has been chosen by the Government of Canada to participate in the country’s Venture Capital Catalyst Initiative (VCCI) to increase the availability of late-stage venture capital in Canada.  The Government of Canada, through the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), has committed

Cinven to acquire Envirotainer

International private equity firm Cinven is to acquire Envirotainer, a global provider of temperature-controlled air cargo containers, for an undisclosed consideration. Headquartered in Stockholm, Envirotainer designs, manufactures and leases active temperature-controlled containers used primarily for air freighting biopharma products, transporting up to two millions doses of medicine per day. The

Clearly Drinks acquires IP and distribution rights for POW

Clearly Drinks, a private equity-backed soft drinks manufacturing company, has completed the acquisition of the IP and distribution rights for the Powerful Water Company (POW). This follows a year of double-digit growth in which Clearly Drinks increased headcount to over 100 people and secured a contract with a major supermarket. 

Oprah Winfrey makes equity investment in True Food Kitchen

Health-focused restaurant brand True Food Kitchen, which is backed by private equity firm Centrebridge, has secured an equity investment from Oprah Winfrey, who also joins the board of directors. Founded in 2008, True Food Kitchen has received national recognition as a culinary leader, with a health-driven menu of seasonal dishes

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