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BGF invests GBP3 million in Wiserfunding

London-based Wiserfunding, a provider of credit risk assessment for SME lenders, has secured GBP3 million investment from BGF. This investment will support Wiserfunding in accelerating international expansion and strengthening its global position. Wiserfunding currently serves more than 60 customers across three continents, a mix of bank and non-bank lenders, insurance

Babble acquires 8020

Unified Comms, Contact Centre and Cyber Solutions provider, Babble, has acquired 8020. The deal provides scale to Babble while delivering a Scottish presence for the tech business as it continues its expansion. Founded in Dumfries, Scotland in 2005, 8020 provides mobile, connectivity and IT services to over 750 customers across

Bregal Partners invest in Oggi Foods

Oggi Foods Inc, a manufacturer of gluten-free, organic, non-GMO frozen pizza and other food products sold in grocery stores and restaurants across North America, has secured a growth equity investment from Bregal Partners, a middle market private equity firm. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Montreal, Oggi has rapidly become

Riata Capital Group closes USD750m sale of WSS to Foot Locker

Riata Capital Group (RCG), a Dallas-based private equity investment firm, has closed the sale of West Coast-based WSS, an Hispanic-focused specialty retailer of athletic, fashion, and work-related footwear and accessories, to Foot Locker for USD750 million. Since completing the recapitalisation of WSS in late 2016, RCG actively contributed to the

CDPQ invests in ICR

Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ), a global investment group, is to acquire a significant stake in ICR, a specialist in strategic communications and advisory services.  CDPQ will join with existing shareholders Investcorp, a leading global provider and manager of alternative investment products, and ICR team members, in

CDC commits over USD50m of new funding to expand digital infrastructure in sub-Saharan Africa

CDC Group, the UK’s development finance institution (DFI) and impact investor, has announced commitments totalling USD50.9 million to expand digital infrastructure, boost rural connectivity and accelerate digital technology access for rural and underserved communities across sub-Saharan Africa.  The capital will support the continued growth of the ICT sector in the

BlackRock Long Term Private Capital acquires Summit Companies

BlackRock Long Term Private Capital (LTPC) has acquired a majority interest in Summit Companies (Summit), a fire and life safety service and installation company, from CI Capital Partners (CI Capital).  LTPC will partner with Summit’s management team to drive the company’s next phase of growth through geographic expansion and scaling

BGF backs North East SaaS tech platform

Software platform, Hicomply, has secured a GBP3 million investment from growth capital investor, BGF.   The technology business enables SMEs to protect business data and effectively manage information security compliance against standards such as ISO 27001 and SOC. Hicomply gives companies the tools to build their information security management system

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