The private debt industry in Asia has already seen fundraising growth within the distressed debt and mezzanine segments in so far in 2015 compared to 2014. However, the industry in Asia is still far less established than in North America and Europe. Special situations funds have continued to see strong
Private equity firm Mid Europa Partners is to take full ownership of Walmark after agreeing to buy out the founding Walach family. The transaction is subject to anti-trust clearance. Mid Europa originally acquired a 50 per cent stake in the consumer healthcare company in December 2012. Michelle Capiod (pictured),
Highland Europe has raised a new EUR332 million tech growth fund, Highland Europe Technology Growth II. This follows Highland Europe’s 2012 EUR250 million Highland Europe Technology Growth I fund that invested in 15 technology companies including WeTransfer, AMCS, GetYourGuide, Outfittery, SocialPoint, Finanzcheck, TalentSoft, eGym, Intersec, NewVoiceMedia, Brandwatch, Matches Fashion, Jampp,
Dunedin has joined the Alliance for Global Growth, a newly launched global network of lower mid-market private equity firms and the first of its kind to operate across Europe and the USA. The Alliance for Global Growth currently includes ten members drawn from Western Europe and the United States. In
Swander Pace Capital, a private equity firm specialising in investments in consumer products companies, has acquired Voortman Cookies, a manufacturer and marketer of cookies and wafers. Based out of Burlington, Ontario, Voortman Cookies products are sold in retailers throughout the world. “For over 60 years, Voortman Cookies has remained
The Gibraltar Financial Services Commission (GSFC) has signed MoUs with both the SFC and HKMA regarding consultation, cooperation and the exchange of information related to the supervision of AIFMD entities. CEO of the GFSC, Samantha Barrass, says: “Signing the AIFMD MoUs with the two Hong Kong regulators is an important
PwC has teamed up with IncuBus Ventures to launch Future of Work, a 12 week incubator programme that will focus on startups in AI, Cyber Security and Smart Office solutions. The programme starts on 11 January 2016 and will look to develop early stage startups with an MVP ready for
Dry powder held by Europe-focused funds currently stands at a high of USD42 billion, led by particularly strong direct lending fundraising since 2013. As banking regulation and quantitative easing in the Eurozone have just begun to come into effect, managers in the region are increasingly dedicating resources and efforts to
An affiliate of Sun European Partners is to acquire Finlays Horticulture Investments Ltd and Finlays Horticulture Holdings Ltd and its subsidiary companies (“Finlays Horticulture”) from James Finlay Limited. The value of the deal has not been disclosed. The transaction includes the acquisition of Finlay Flowers UK, Finlays Fresh Produce
Highland Europe has raised a new EUR332m tech growth fund, Highland Europe Technology Growth II. This follows Highland Europe’s 2012 EUR250m Highland Europe Technology Growth I fund that invested in 15 technology companies including WeTransfer, AMCS, GetYourGuide, Outfittery, SocialPoint, Finanzcheck, TalentSoft, eGym, Intersec, NewVoiceMedia, Brandwatch, Matches Fashion, Jampp, LoveCrafts, and Malwarebytes. Highland Europe’s partners – Fergal Mullen (pictured), Laurence Garrett, Irena Goldenberg, Sam Brooks and Tony Zappala – intend to continue
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