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Edison Partners leads USD4m growth investment in Northpass

Edison Partners, the growth equity investment firm, has led a USD4 million growth round in Northpass, a New Jersey-based enterprise learning solution for driving business performance.  The capital will be used to accelerate Northpass’ go-to-market execution and product innovation to transform the USD5 billion learning management system (LMS) category.   Northpass

Alpha to acquire Laminam

Alpha Private Equity Fund 7 (APEF 7) is to acquire Laminam from Stefani family and Alberto Selmi. The transaction includes the following companies: Laminam SpA, Laminam Rus, Laminam USA Inc, Laminam China, Laminam Service.  The completion of the transaction, which is subject to the normal antitrust approvals, is expected before

Wynnchurch Capital acquires Alliance Designer Products

Wynnchurch Capital (Wynnchurch) has acquired Alliance Designer Products, a manufacturer of polymeric sand and related installation products used in residential and commercial hardscaping projects.  Founded in 2003, Alliance leads the industry with its all-encompassing suite of products, product innovation, and dedication to unmatched customer service and product support. Alliance currently

Värde Partners completes GBP60m investment in UK specialist bank Masthaven

Värde Partners has completed a strategic GBP60 million equity investment in UK-based specialist bank Masthaven, having previously announced the deal in September 2018.  The completion of the investment will enable the bank to deliver against its strategic ambition to become one of the leading specialist banks in UK residential and

Saleswhale raises USD5.3m in Series A round led by Monk’s Hill Ventures

Saleswhale, an AI-powered sales assistant for mid-market and large enterprises, has closed a USD5.3 million Series A funding round, led by Monk’s Hill Ventures.  The company, based in Singapore, plans to use the investment to expand its teams in engineering, customer success, and sales & marketing. The investment will also

MUSO raises GBP3.5m in Series A fundraising extension

Digital piracy specialist MUSO has raised GBP3.5 million in an extension to its GBP2.5 million 2017 Series A funding round with Harwell Capital.  The investment will be used to expand the company’s sales and marketing and increase its foothold in the digital media, gaming and live broadcast sectors.  MUSO’s technology

Announcement

Gulf Capital closes long-term AED500m revolving credit facility

Middle East alternative asset management firm Gulf Capital has successfully closed a new long-term AED500 million syndicated revolving credit facility from its existing lenders.  The new four-year facility will boost the firm’s liquidity and help it maintain its strong investment pace across the Middle East. Dr Karim El Solh, Chief

MiddleGround Capital acquires Peterson Spring

MiddleGround Capital (MiddleGround), a new private equity firm that makes control investments in business-to-business (B2B) industrial and specialty distribution companies in the North American lower middle market, has closed the second transaction for its inaugural private equity fund – the acquisition of Peterson Spring, a specialty spring manufacturer with thirteen

Montage Partners acquires METALfx

Montage Partners, a Scottsdale, Arizona-based private equity firm, has acquired Advanced Manufacturing and Development (METALfx) from a subsidiary of Avista Corporation. METALfx’s existing management team will continue to lead the company and will own a meaningful equity stake in the business. Founded in 1976 and headquartered in Willits, California, METALfx

Duncan and Todd acquires nine Black & Lizars stores

Duncan and Todd has become the largest independent optical provider in Scotland following the acquisition of nine branches from optometrist Black & Lizars.  The acquisition – completed for an undisclosed sum – is the sixth to take place since Duncan and Todd secured a GBP15million investment from LDC, the UK’s

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