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BlackRock completes acquisition of Cachematrix

BlackRock has completed its acquisition of Cachematrix, a provider of financial technology which simplifies the cash management process for banks and their corporate clients in a streamlined, open-architecture platform. The acquisition of Cachematrix adds a new dimension to BlackRock’s global liquidity management capabilities, building on its strength and scale in

Monroe Capital provides USD25m asset-based facility to Betteridge Jewelers

Monroe Capital has acted as sole lead arranger and administrative agent on the funding of a USD25 million asset-based facility to refinance the existing debt facility and provide working capital for Betteridge Jewelers (Betteridge). Founded in 1897 and based in Greenwich, Connecticut, Betteridge is a premier jeweller and watch retailer

Ibotta closes C-1 Funding led by Silicon Valley-based GGV Capital

Popular US shopping app Ibotta has secured new funding led by Silicon Valley-based GGV Capital. This round furthers Ibotta’s mission of providing its consumers a Life Rewarded for making everyday purchases online, in mobile apps and at retail stores. With USD3.8 billion under management across eight funds, GGV has invested

Farah Ballands, Estera

Estera gains Headstart in Luxembourg

Global fiduciary and administration services provider Estera has acquired Headstart, a specialist corporate and trust services business in Luxembourg. The transaction paves the way for Estera’s expansion into Luxembourg, one of world’s most important jurisdictions for funds and corporate services, while also broadening the company’s offering in corporate, fund and

WFW advises IREP on acquisition of Cluttons APAC business

International law firm Watson Farley & Williams (WFW) has advised Dubai-based International Real Estate Partnership Holdings (IREP) on the purchase from administrators Mark Fry and Gary Shankland of Begbies Traynor (London) of the Asia-Pacific business of real estate consultancy and services company Cluttons. This follows the acquisition by specialist turn-around

Leesa Sleep raises USD23m

Leesa Sleep, a direct-to-consumer online luxury mattress retailer, has raised GBP17.6m in a Series B funding round led by One Better Ventures, an investment company led by John Replogle. Replogle will join Leesa as Chairman of the Board alongside Peter Graham who was Chairman of Seventh Generation until its recent sale

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