Lending Works, the only peer-to-peer lender to have insurance protecting lenders’ money against borrower defaults and fraud, is rolling out an extended insurance to safeguard savings against a greater range of risks affecting borrowers’ ability to repay loans. These include all the major reasons for default such as accidents, illness,
Advent International has received USD2.1 billion in commitments for Advent Latin American Private Equity Fund VI (LAPEF VI), reaching the fund’s hard cap after less than six months in the market. LAPEF VI is the largest private equity fund ever raised for Latin America. Advent’s previous fund dedicated to the
Law firm Howard Kennedy has advised on the sale of make-up retailer Models Own to retail conglomerate Fawaz Alhokair & Co. The sale, the terms of which have not been disclosed, will allow for the international and domestic expansion of Models Own, creating an additional 1,000 jobs. Models Own
Investcorp is to acquire specialist Italian retailer Dainese for an enterprise value of EUR130 million. Founder and president Lino Dainese is to retain a minority stake in the business alongside Investcorp. Founded in 1972, Dainese is a recognised brand for safety and quality in the motorcycle and other dynamic sports
AGI Global Holdings Coöperatief and AGI-Shorewood Group US Holdings (together ASG) are to sell their North American and Asian print businesses to Multi Packaging Solutions (MPS). The acquisition of ASG, a manufacturer of print and packaging in the US, Canada, Mexico and China, will further expand MPS’ global network and
Mérieux Développement is expanding its activities by creating a second evergreen vehicle, with a total commitment of EUR150 million sponsored by Institut Mérieux. As part of a long-term partnership agreement, Sienna Capital, a company controlled by Groupe Bruxelles Lambert (GBL), has committed an initial amount of EUR75 million, mostly dedicated
Ambienta SGR has held the final close of Ambienta II at EUR323.5 million. The fund closed above its target of EUR300 million and ahead of schedule. Investors comprised leading institutions from around the world, including pension funds, insurance companies, funds of funds and family offices in Europe and the
Equities First Holdings, a specialist in alternative shareholder financing solutions, has acquired the Australian offices of Meridian Equity Partners. EFH now operates six facilities on four continents. Operations in Australia will continue under the name Equities First Holdings (Australia) Pty Ltd. “Today’s acquisition marks a milestone in the global
Shore Capital Partners has completed the recapitalisation of Oak View Animal Hospital, Patton Chapel Animal Clinic and Williams Animal Hospital to form Southern Veterinary Partners (SVP). The company provides general practice veterinary services to companion animals including vaccinations, surgery, wellness exams, oncology, ophthalmology, allergy treatment and dermatology. Headquartered in
Octopus Investments has launched a GBP20 million fundraising by the Octopus Apollo Venture Capital Trust (Apollo VCT). This is the third VCT fundraise launched by Octopus in two months. On 1 September, Octopus launched a GBP20 million joint fundraise for its AIM VCTs and later that month opened a GBP50
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