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Beechbrook Capital makes two new investments and completes first full exit

Mid-market private debt manager Beechbrook Capital has completed two new mezzanine loans through its second fund, Beechbrook Mezzanine II, as well as its first exit from Beechbrook Mezzanine I. The two new investments are a mezzanine loan to Simply Biz, a business that provides compliance and business support to over

Kafevend sold to Eden Springs

ISIS Equity Partners has sold Kafevend to Eden Springs in a deal advised by Clearwater Corporate Finance. Formed in 1992, Kafevend is one of the fastest growing workplace vending suppliers in the UK. The business supplies hot drinks, coffee vending machines, water and snack vending machines to SMEs and corporates

Cox Enterprises acquires 25 per cent stake in AutoTrader Group

Cox Enterprises has acquired Providence Equity's 25 per cent equity interest in AutoTrader Group. Cox now holds a 98 per cent stake in AutoTrader Group, with the remainder being held by current and former employees.     Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.    "With more than 32

India PE deal value up 12 per cent in 2013

Private equity investments in India have increased 12 per cent in value terms from USD9.5bn in 2012 to USD10.68bn in 2013, according to data released by VCCEdge, financial data platform of VCCircle.com. Deal volume on the other hand dipped 13 per cent to 655 deals from 751 deals in 2012,

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Bowmark Capital raises new GBP375m fund in 10 weeks

Bowmark Capital, the mid-market private equity firm, has held a first and final closing of its new fund, Bowmark Capital Partners V, having raised GBP375m in just 10 weeks since its launch in October last year. Despite being restricted to Bowmark’s existing relationships, the new fund attracted investor demand significantly

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Private equity fundraising reaches five-year high in 2013

The private equity industry has raised the largest amount of capital from investors in any year since the start of the financial crisis in 2008, according to data from PEI. Some 580 funds have collected a total of USD356bn in 2013, with just over USD80bn being raised by 119 funds

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Grosvenor Capital Management acquires CFIG from Credit Suisse

Grosvenor Capital Management and its affiliates have acquired Customized Fund Investment Group (CFIG) from Credit Suisse Group AG. The combined business, with more than USD44bn in assets under management and over 375 professionals, will be one of the largest of its kind in the world.   "We are very pleased

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Eurasia Capital and Mandalay Capital raise CAD5m for Silk Road Ventures

Eurasia Capital and Mandalay Capital have completed an equity capital raising for Silk Road Ventures for gross proceeds of CAD5m.   Eurasia Capital and Mandalay Capital have acted as financial advisors and joint placement agents with the regards to this transaction. Both firms are retained to advise Silk Road Ventures

High Road portfolio company completes add-on acquisition

High Road Capital Partners’ portfolio company Accurate Components & Fasteners has completed the acquisition of All Tool Sales.  Based in Franksville, Wisconsin, All Tool Sales operates through two divisions: All Fasteners, a distributor of industrial fasteners used by original-equipment manufacturers; and All Tool Sales, a distributor of cutting tools and

Ares Capital acquires diversified middle market loan portfolio for USD319m

Ares Capital has acquired a diversified middle-market corporate loan portfolio managed by a global banking institution for approximately USD319m. The portfolio is primarily comprised of first lien senior loans, and to a lesser extent, second lien loans and small equity co-investments.   The portfolio is comprised of 32 investments in

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