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LDC exits Mini-Cam in GBP85m tradesale to Halma

Mid-market private equity firm LDC has completed the sale of Mini-Cam, a manufacturer and distributor of pipeline inspection systems, to Halma in a deal that values the business at up to GBP85 million. Headquartered in Warrington, Mini-Cam designs and builds intuitive and robust modular pipeline inspection systems that are used

Brighteye Ventures closes EUR50m first fund

Brighteye Ventures, Europe’s first and largest education technology (edtech) venture capital firm, has held the EUR50 million close of its first fund.  The fund will lead or participate in seed and series A and B rounds for innovative companies using technology to enhance learning and creativity. It will consider companies

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Nicola Wealth Management launches Private Debt Fund

Nicola Wealth Management has launched its NWM Private Debt Fund. This fund combines a fund-of-funds approach with a direct investment in private debt opportunities to earn an attractive premium above public market fixed income yields and returns. “By partnering with a stable of handpicked sub-managers, we are able to diversify across

SouChe raises USD335 million in Series E round led by Alibaba

SouChe has closed its Series E funding round led by Alibaba with participation from Warburg Pincus, Primavera Capital and CMB International. This round is less than 12 months from the USD100 million Series C round in November 2016 led by Ant Financial, and less than six months from the USD180

Roynat Equity Partners sells interest in Comtrad Strategic Sourcing

Roynat Equity Partners and Tepper Holdings Inc (THI) have sold their majority equity ownership interest in Comtrad Strategic Sourcing (Comtrad) to Ardenton Capital Corporation and Comtrad President, Jim Long.   Based in Mississauga, Ontario, Comtrad is a leading importer and distributor of hardware and component products to furniture, kitchen and bath

Noci Media launches media and entertainment PE investment opportunity for UHNWIs

A California film, television, and digital entertainment company has opened a limited window for ultra high net worth investors looking for a private alternative investment. Noci Media is targeting self made entrepreneurs, mass affluent investors, and multi generational family offices for a new private equity opportunity that offers a low

Carey Olsen and Ipes advise Phoenix Equity Partners on GBP415m fund

Carey Olsen and Ipes in Guernsey have assisted Phoenix Equity Partners with the launch of the firm’s fourth fund, which has closed with commitments of GBP415 million. Phoenix Equity Partners (PEP) is a leading private equity investor working with entrepreneurial teams to help grow medium-sized, UK-based companies valued at up

Ardian-backed Italmatch Chemicals acquires Sudamfos do Brasil

Italmatch Chemicals, a specialist in the production and marketing of performance additives for lubricants, industrial water & process treatment, oil & gas, and plastics backed by private equity firm Ardian, has acquired Sudamfos do Brasil, a distribution company, specialised in marketing of phosphonates, phosphates and other specialty chemical products, through

Argand Partners acquire OASE

New York-based private equity firm Argand Partners (Argand) has acquired Oase Management (OASE). Terms of the transaction have not been disclosed. OASE is a provider of outdoor water gardening products with a growing presence in indoor aquatics products, which are sold under their biOrb and Highline programs. Founded in 1949,

Arma Partners advises IDBS on sale to Danaher Corp

Arma Partners has acted as exclusive financial advisor to IDBS, a leader in enterprise scientific informatics platforms, on its sale to Danaher Corporation (NYSE: DHR), a global science and technology innovator with more than 20 operating companies spanning healthcare, environmental and industrial sectors.  Founded by entrepreneur Neil Kipling, IDBS provides

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