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Bertram Capital acquires Rowmark

Rowmark, a manufacturer of highly engineered extruded plastic sheet used for engraving and specialty applications, has been acquired by Bertram Capital.   Based in Findlay, Ohio, Rowmark represents Bertram Capital’s third platform investment in the plastics industry.  In addition to the equity investment in Rowmark, Bertram Capital also provided subordinated

IK to acquire DNV Petroleum Services from Det Norske Veritas

Funds managed by IK Investment Partners have entered into an agreement with the Norwegian foundation Det Norske Veritas (DNV) to acquire its subsidiary DNV Petroleum Services (DNVPS).   Financial details for the transaction have not been disclosed.   Founded by the Norwegian foundation DNV in 1981, DNVPS is a provider

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Opsona Therapeutics raises EUR3m from Omnes Capital in series C extension

Opsona Therapeutics has raised an additional EUR3m (USD4m) in a second closing of its previously announced series C equity financing from new investor Omnes Capital.   The extension brings the total raised by Opsona in this series C financing to EUR36m (USD48.6m). On 25 April 2013, Opsona raised EUR33m (USD43m)

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LNK teams with management to acquire Fitness Connection

LNK Partners, a private equity firm focused on investing in the consumer/retail sector, has teamed with management to acquire Fitness Connection, a low-price, high-value chain of health clubs.    The size of LNK’s investment and other terms were not disclosed.   Fitness Connection’s strategy combines value pricing of USD9.95 to

The Sterling Group acquires ROM Corporation and Specialty Manufacturing

Private equity firm The Sterling Group’s affiliated investment fund, Sterling Group Partners III, has completed the acquisition of ROM Corporation and Specialty Manufacturing Inc (SMI).   The businesses have been combined through its holding company, Safe Fleet Acquisition Corp. The investment is Sterling’s fifth investment in its third fund, a

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Vista Equity Partners to acquires ACTIVE Network

ACTIVE Network is to be acquired by private equity firm Vista Equity Partners in an all cash transaction valued at approximately USD1.05bn.   Under the terms of the agreement Vista will commence a tender offer to acquire all of the outstanding shares of ACTIVE’s common stock for USD14.50 per share

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PowerbyProxi secures USD4m in funding from Samsung Ventures

PowerbyProxi, developer of a wireless power system, has received USD4m in funding from Samsung Ventures Investment Corporation (SVIC).   Michael Pachos from SVIC joins PowerbyProxi’s board.   This brings the total value of the company’s Series C financing to over USD9m following an announcement earlier this year that PowerbyProxi had

TCW acquires PE firm Craton Equity Partners

The TCW Group has acquired Los Angeles-based Craton Equity Partners, a private equity firm that specialises in socially responsible investing.   Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.   Founded in 2006, emerging manager Craton Equity provides growth capital to venture-backed companies within the sustainability, resource efficiency and carbon-reducing technology

AXA Private Equity becomes Ardian

AXA Private Equity has completed its spin-out from the AXA Group and will become Ardian, an independent private investment company. Management and employees of Ardian, led by the Board comprising Dominique Senequier, Vincent Gombault, Dominique Gaillard, and Benoît Verbrugghe (pictured), form the largest shareholding group, holding 46% of the company.

Love Home Swap raises additional GBP1m from MMC Ventures

Love Home Swap, the home swap holiday service, has raised a further GBP1.025m follow-on funding from lead investor MMC Ventures.   Love Home Swap has also launched a new Swap Points scheme, a world-first within the social travel sector.   With the new Swap Points scheme, arranging trips becomes easier through the Love Home

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