PGC Capital, the Shanghai-headquartered boutique investment bank, specialising in property development and private equity, has applied for planning permission to build 517 residential apartments on a former car dealership site in Digbeth, Birmingham. PGC intends to demolish the Renault site at 75-80 High Street and replace it with a new
SmartAssistant, a provider of intelligent Digital Advice, has secured EUR5 million in Series A funding led by growth capital investor Beringea. The funds will further SmartAssistant’s mission to make Digital Advice ubiquitous and help people make smarter decisions. SmartAssistant offers businesses a unique technology with a business-user friendly interface. This
WaveLIFT has secured funding of over GBP1 million to further develop its Artificial Lift pump technology for the oil and gas sector. The funding is led by Scottish business angel investment syndicate, Archangels, with co-investment from Scottish Enterprise and a private investor. Based in Stirling, Scotland, WaveLIFT was launched in
Westcon-Comstor’s parent company, Datatec Limited, has completed the sale of its North America and Latin America distribution business (Americas), as well as a minority share in its Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and Asia-Pacific (APAC) business, to SYNNEX Corporation (SNX), a Fremont, California-based company. Westcon-Comstor Americas, a SYNNEX company, will
Private equity firm TA Associates has completed a strategic growth investment in PetPeople, a pet retailer of natural and high-quality dog and cat foods, treats and supplies. TA Associates has replaced former investor Rosser Capital Partners, which exited its stake in the company as part of the transaction. No financial
Funds advised by Apax Partners (Apax Funds) are to acquire a majority stake in matchesfashion.com, a leading digitally innovative global luxury-fashion brand. The founders, Tom and Ruth Chapman, as well as existing venture capital backers Scottish Equity Partners (SEP) and Highland Europe, will retain minority stakes in the business. The
KKR is to acquire a majority stake in Laser Clinics Australia (LCA) while existing investor The Growth Fund will retain a minority stake in the Company. LCA is a provider of non-invasive aesthetic treatments in Australia with a network of more than 80 clinics supported by aligned franchisees and a
Healthcare services company Surgery Partners has successfully completed its previously announced acquisition of National Surgical Healthcare (NSH), an owner and operator of surgical facilities in partnership with local physicians. On 9 May, 2017, Surgery Partners announced a definitive merger agreement under which Surgery Partners would acquire NSH from Irving Place
SCM Insurance Services (SCM) has secured a majority investment from funds affiliated with Warburg Pincus, a global private equity firm focused on growth investing. This major investment, along with the continued investment in SCM by TorQuest Partners, will provide SCM with access to important capital and strategic resources to continue
Meixin Global, a technology platform that lets asset managers access Chinese high-net-worth investors, has secured over USD5 million in its Series A financing round. Korea Investment Partners (KIP) led the round, joined by existing investor Bertelsmann Asia Investments (BAI) and new investors Tangzhu Capital and Liuhe Capital. Most asset managers find
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