StreetHub, a network of independent retailers, has closed a USD2.6 million (GBP1.7m) funding round led by Octopus Ventures, investors in SecretEscapes, Swoon Editions and SwiftKey). This second funding round also attracted further investment from Index Ventures (Farfetch, Net-a-Porter, ASOS), Playfair Capital (Appear Here) and a group of Angel investors. The
SNCF is targeting start-up investments in the ‘digital ecosystem’ with its new EUR30 million SNCF Digital Ventures investment fund, Under the management of Hi Inov, the venture capital unit of family-owned investment company Dentressangle Initiatives, SNCF Digital Ventures will focus on France and other European countries primarily, but will also
Morgenthaler Private Equity (MPE) has recapitalised Trachte, a manufacturer of preassembled and modularised control buildings. The company's custom buildings house critical electrical components that control and protect electrical infrastructure, such as transmission & distribution substations. In addition, Trachte buildings are used extensively in industrial applications to house equipment, such as
Concept Life Sciences, a scientific laboratory and consultancy group, has acquired pharmaceutical testing business Agenda1 Analytical Services Ltd. This marks the second bolt-on acquisition for the company since it was formed in July 2014 through the simultaneous acquisition of three companies, following investment from Equistone Partners Europe. Established in
Jersey is successfully leveraging its appeal as a leading alternative funds domicile to attract innovative technology and software businesses that support the European asset manager community. TORA, a technology and financial services company focusing on the investment management space, is the latest company to relocate to Jersey this summer and
Community Intervention Services (CIS), a portfolio company of HIG Growth Partners, has completed the acquisition of Northstar Psychological Services (NPS). CIS was established by HIG in partnership with behavioural healthcare executive Kevin Sheehan, to acquire, develop and operate a national network of specialised behavioural health treatment facilities and programs. NPS
The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) and Investec Bank have closed the syndication for a GBP400 million senior secured acquisition facility, which funded the purchase of a portfolio of UK solar projects owned by funds managed by Octopus Investments (Octopus). The portfolio consists of 74 operational, UK-based ground mounted solar
Mid-market private equity firm LDC has exited its minority investment in global managed service provider Easynet following completion of its acquisition by Interoute. LDC backed the original buyout of Easynet from BskyB in 2010, working alongside management to build the UK’s leading independent provider of managed networking, hosting and cloud
Law firm Noerr has advised Zalando on the takeover of the Berlin fashion fair Bread & Butter. Zalando is acquiring the operating company of the trade fair under an insolvency plan procedure. The creditors have unanimously approved the insolvency plan today, and the insolvency proceedings are expected to be terminated
Arma Partners has acted as exclusive financial advisor to IRIS Software Group Limited on its recapitalisation by HgCapital at an enterprise valuation of GBP763 million. HgCapital has been an investor in IRIS Software since acquiring the business for GBP102 million in 2004 and a majority owner for seven of the
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