Transaction activity in the infrastructure remains healthy, with 289 deals worth an aggregate USD75 billion, a slight drop in the number of deals and combined deal value for a second successive quarter. Preqin says this drop is due to the high levels of activity seen in the first half of

NVM Private Equity has backed a management buy-out (MBO) at Presteigne Broadcast Hire, a specialist in the broadcast equipment hire sector in the UK. The business hires a selection of specialist equipment predominantly to outside broadcast companies with a particular focus on the live sport and event sector.   Founded

PNC Bank Canada Branch has completed a CAD17.1 million financing package for Doxim Solutions ULC, a provider of SaaS customer engagement solutions for banks, credit unions and wealth management firms in North America. The PNC financing included a CAD1.9 million senior secured revolver with a CAD15.2 million senior secured term

HIG WhiteHorse, a credit affiliate of global investment firm HIG Capital, has supported Gotha Cosmetics’ acquisition by Capvis Equity IV, a fund advised by Capvis Equity Partners, by providing funding to support a EUR65 million unitranche facility arranged by Credit Suisse. Gotha Cosmetics is a developer and manufacturer of private

Mid-market private equity investor LDC has backed the management buyout of PAW Holdings to support the company’s growth strategy. Founded by Alan Walker in 2001, PAW designs, manufactures and installs pre-engineered light gauge building systems.   Headquartered in Skipton, North Yorkshire, the business is on track to achieve revenues of

Allied Minds and GE Ventures have formed an alliance to jointly identify and commercialise next-generation technologies.  Under the terms of the agreement, Allied Minds and GE Ventures agree to invest in new and existing technologies sourced from both Allied Minds and GE’s innovation pipelines.    The alliance expands Allied Minds’

Energy-focused private equity funds manager TPH Partners has formed a partnership with Antioch Energy, an Oklahoma City oil and gas exploration and production company. With roots dating back three generations in oil and gas, Antioch Energy is led by Kevin Dunnington, chief executive officer, and Nathaniel Harding, president.   Antioch

King & Wood Mallesons has advised Inflexion Private Equity on the management buyout of Bedell Trust, a corporate, fund and fiduciary administration company. Inflexion is an independent mid-market private equity house, investing in established high growth businesses. The MBO, backed by Inflexion, will help to accelerate organic growth and target

Capshare, an equity management platform, has closed an investment from Standish Management, a provider of private equity fund administration services in the US. The investment formalises a strategic partnership with Standish.   “Standish is one of the most respected names in the investment fund business and we are thrilled to