MidOcean Partners, a premier middle market private equity firm focused on the business services and consumer sectors, has held the final close of its latest fund, MidOcean Partners V. Fund V was oversubscribed and closed at its hard cap with USD1.2 billion of limited partner commitments, exceeding its USD1.0 billion
Corin, backed by the Permira Funds, is to acquire Global Orthopaedic Technology (GOT) an Australian-based orthopaedic implant designer and manufacturer. The acquisition will strengthen Corin’s position as a global leader in the hip and knee joint replacement market, and is a testament to Corin’s accelerated global expansion and focus on
Souter Investments has sold OnniBus.com, a Finnish intercity bus operator, to Koiviston Auto. OnniBus.com was founded by Finnish entrepreneurs Lauri Helke, Petteri Rantala and Pekka Motto in 2012 and quickly became a disruptive influence on the Finnish intercity transport market. Following growth capital investment from Souter Investments in 2014,
Locum’s Nest, an app that connects doctors to locum work in hospitals, has raised GBP3 million in further funding from Albion Capital Group, an independent investment manager, and IDO Investments. Locum’s Nest, an app that connects doctors to locum work in hospitals, has raised GBP3 million in further funding from
Electra Private Equity is to seek shareholder approval for a possible sale of its UK restaurant chain TGI Fridays. The move is part of a wider strategic review of the private equity firm’s business which could see its whole portfolio liquidated. Electra has already disposed of its non-controlling stakes in
City law firm Wedlake Bell has advised Global Risk Partners Group (GRP) on its acquisition of U-Sure Insurance Services Ltd (U-Sure), a firm specialising in property insurance. The acquisition further strengthens GRP’s expanding Underwriting division. The deal has received regulatory approval and the deal value is undisclosed. GRP is
UBS Asset Management’s (UBS-AM) Real Estate & Private Markets (REPM) business has raised over EUR 850 million for its second European infrastructure debt fund, Archmore Infrastructure Debt Platform II (IDP II), surpassing the EUR700 million set target within six months of its launch. The Fund will remain open to new
Law firm Paul Hastings has advised Saba Software, a portfolio company of Vector Capital, on its acquisition of Lumesse, a provider of talent acquisition, talent management and learning experience technology in Europe. The Paul Hastings team was led by San Francisco partners Steve Camahort and Dana Kromm and also included partner Garrett Hayes and associate Sam Waite in
Mid-market private equity investor LDC has completed the sale of Seabrook, the Yorkshire crisp brand, to leading snack brand Calbee (UK) Ltd for an undisclosed sum. LDC backed the management buyout of the business in July 2015 to support its growth. Over the past three years, Seabrook has continued to
Adams Street Partners, a private markets investment management firm with USD34 billion of assets under management, has held the close of Adams Street Venture Innovation Fund II with USD426 million in capital commitments. The fund will focus primarily on early-stage venture fund managers globally. Clients participating in the fundraise
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