Investment bank Houlihan Lokey has acquired the investment banking operations of Leonardo & Co (Leonardo) in Germany, the Netherlands, and Spain and has become a minority partner in a joint venture with the management team of Leonardo, in respect of Leonardo’s investment banking operations in Italy. The transaction closed on
AN affiliate of Private equity investment firm HIG Capital (HIG) has made a strategic investment in port logistics business Ship Supply International. Founded in 1968 and headquartered in Miami, Florida, Ship Supply provides timely and complex last-mile delivery of critical products and maritime services to cruise, cargo and military marine
Aethon Energy Management, a Dallas-based private investment firm focused on onshore oil & gas, has held the final closing of its second energy private equity fund, Aethon II LP. Together with co-investments, Aethon's recent fundraising represents USD240 million in total capital commitments. Aethon's recent activity exceeded the USD200 million
London‐based education technology start-up, BridgeU, has finalised a USD2.5 million seed fundraising round led by Octopus Investments, with participation from Fresco Capital and Seedcamp. Other prominent investors include Jonnie Goodwin (Lepe Partners/Founders Forum) and Deborah Quazzo, who plans to contribute her personal investment in BridgeU to GSV Capital’s new EdTech
The John Laing Environmental Asset Group (JLEN) has acquired a solar PV portfolio for a cash consideration, including working capital, of GBP9.7 million. The fully operational 2.3 MW solar energy generation portfolio comprises 303 systems of residential rooftop, commercial rooftop and commercial ground mounted solar PV installations, distributed across England,
LoveCrafts has secured USD20 million in a funding round led by Highland Europe, with participation from existing investor Balderton Capital. Addressing the USD100 billion craft industry, LoveCrafts is at the centre of the crafting community, with its sites LoveKnitting.com and LoveCrochet.com attracting millions of visitors every month. The company has experienced
Funds managed by Blackstone Tactical Opportunities have acquired Diamonds Direct, an independent jewellery company. Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, Diamonds Direct has a ong and well-established history in diamond sales and manufacturing. In the last seven years, the company has grown from one location in Charlotte to a multi-channel retailer with seven
Audax Group has partnered with existing management to acquire Justrite Manufacturing Company, a manufacturer of industrial safety products for regulated and critical safety environments. Terms of the transaction have not been disclosed. Justrite, headquartered in Des Plaines, Illinois, is a leading, globally recognised industrial safety platform providing unparalleled technical expertise,
UK-based Sensible Lender Limited has raised GBP7 million in a first round of venture capital investments led by Venture Capital Partners to accelerate growth of its global peer-to-peer lending platform. The remainder of the GBP17.8 million commitment is to be provided in three separate tranches over a six-month period.
Sportlobster, a sports app that brings fans together, has secured GBP2 million in venture capital funding from UAE-based investment company, Daman Investments. “Sportlobster is in strong growth mode at the moment and this is certainly a reflection of our investment into – and focus on – the product, particularly this
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