CORE Industrial Partners (CORE), a Chicago-based private equity firm, has acquired Southern Lighting Gallery and Charleston Lighting and Interiors (collectively SLG), a provider of indoor and outdoor residential lighting fixtures, by CORE portfolio company Saylite. Specialising as a one-stop shop for all residential lighting, ceiling fans and decorative accessory needs,

Monroe Capital (Monroe) has closed a USD457 million term debt securitisation – Monroe Capital MML CLO XIII, LTD. The term financing was Monroe’s eighth new issue CLO completed since 2018 and is secured by a portfolio of middle market senior secured loans. Monroe sold securities rated from AAA through BB

Capitolis, the technology company reimagining capital markets, has raised a USD110 million Series D at a USD1.6 billion valuation, driven by the rapid emergence and market acceptance of its marketplace solutions. The fundraise is co-led by top fintech investors Canapi Ventures, 9Yards Capital, and SVB Capital. Existing investors in Capitolis

True Global Ventures’ (TGV) portfolio company Forge Global Holdings (Forge), a global private securities marketplace, has completed its business combination with Motive Capital Corp (MOTV), a special purpose acquisition company sponsored by affiliates of Motive Partners, on the New York Stock Exchange on 22 March, 2022. This combination allows Forge

Koolen Industries, a clean energy investor headed by Kees Koolen, has led a EUR30 million investment in ParkBee, a tech platform for off-street parking in Europe. Other investors include a number of leading (tech) entrepreneurs and investors, as well existing shareholders., including Statkraft Ventures, Innovation Quarter, management and personnel.  The

Edge VC has invested in Pirate, a network of 24-hour studios that offers creatives the chance to record, rehearse, mix, dance, and play – whenever they want. The funding will help Pirate continue to provide grassroots creatives with accessible and affordable studio space, as well as supporting the development of

Private Equity company Bluewater has sold its interest in AXESS Networks (AXESS), having rapidly grown the business in its two and a half years of ownership. AXESS delivers international satellite connectivity solutions to corporations across the globe, many of which are often in hard-to-reach places where traditional sources of connectivity

Livingbridge has invested in Nourish Care Systems (Nourish), a provider of digital care planning software to the UK social care sector. Livingbridge’s 20-plus years of social care, health care and software experience, will provide Nourish with the support to fully realise its mission of improving the lives of those in

Alpha Development, a specialist financial training provider, has secured substantial investment from BGF. The investment will support Alpha’s current growth plans, including further expansion into the United States, enhancement of Alpha’s product and go-to-market strategy.    Founded by Ian Dawson in 2003 but now headed by CEO Paul Monk, and with

The North East Development Capital Fund (NEDCF), supported by the European Regional Development Fund and managed by Maven Capital Partners (Maven), and Gresham House Ventures (GHV), has completed a GBP3 million funding round for RevLifter, an AI-powered technology platform that enables brands to achieve their eCommerce goals through personalised deals