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Floreat invests USD25 million in Air Lease Corporation’s Thunderbolt III ABS

Private investment group Floreat has invested in Air Lease Corporation’s (ALC) new asset-backed securitisation (ABS).Known as Thunderbolt III, the newly-formed entity (Thunderbolt III Aircraft Lease Limited) will purchase a portfolio of 19 commercial aircraft on operating lease to 18 airlines in 15 countries. The airlines are diversified globally and over

NPIF – Maven invests GBP250,000 in Real Handful

NPIF – Maven Equity Finance, managed by Maven Capital Partners and part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund has invested GBP250,000 in healthy snacking brand Real Handful. The funding will allow the business to invest in product development as well as its sales and marketing activities to develop its commercial offering

Baird Capital Invests in the Vega Global Group

Baird Capital (Baird) has acquired a majority stake in the Vega Global Group (Vega).Vega is a provider of audio visual and video collaboration solutions for organisations of all types throughout the Asia Pacific region. Vega’s services enable global communications for the modern workplace, facilitating meaningful collaboration to enhance productivity for

Comhar Capital completes GBP4.25m investment in The Lakes Distillery

The Lakes Distillery, a Cumbrian-based whisky distiller, has secured a GBP4.25 million investment from Comhar Capital, to support its ambitious growth plans.With its investment Comhar Capital has acquired a minority share in the business. The funding will support The Lakes’ ongoing capital investment programme and continued growth in maturing whisky

Ironwood Capital sells Bush Industries

Ironwood Capital has exited its subordinated debt and minority equity investment in Bush Industries (Bush) via a sale to Canadian designer and manufacturer of ready-to-assemble home and office furniture, Bestar.  Bush, headquartered in Jamestown, New York, is a manufacturer and distributor of commercial and home office furniture. Bush and Bestar have over

ORIX Mezzanine & Private Equity changes name to ORIX Private Equity Solutions

ORIX Corporation USA’s (ORIX USA) business unit ORIX Mezzanine & Private Equity has changed its name to ORIX Private Equity Solutions. â€œOur business strategy remains unchanged. We have always sought to be a flexible provider of capital to our transaction partners. For a long time a large majority of the capital

ProctorU and Yardstick Assessment Strategies Merge to Form Meazure Learning

ProctorU, an online exam security and identity management company, and Yardstick Assessment Strategies, a specialist in psychometrics and computer-based exam administration for professional testing organisations, have completed a deal to merge the two companies and form a new parent brand, Meazure Learning. The merger positions both ProctorU and Yardstick for rapid

BGF invests in The Chemistry Group

BGF, the UK and Ireland’s most active investor in growing businesses has invested in The Chemistry Group (TCG), a London-based HR consultancy.


AnaCap makes Paris real estate investment

AnaCap Financial Partners (AnaCap), a specialist European financial services private equity firm, has invested in a new-build Grade A office building in Paris. The purchase price has not been disclosed. The Paris office market is one of the most active and liquid in Europe and is currently enjoying a period of

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