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Prophix acquires Sigma Conso

Prophix, a specialist in Corporate Performance Management (CPM) software, has acquired Brussels, Belgium-based Sigma Conso, a CPM software and services provider specialising in financial close management and financial planning and analysis. Prophix has acquired Sigma Conso from Fortino Capital, a European B2B software investor. The acquisition will see Sigma Conso’s

Vertical Aerospace secures USD205m in additional funding led by Mudrick Capital

Vertical Aerospace (Vertical), a global aerospace and technology company specialising in zero-emissions aviation, has secured over USD200 million in additional financing to support its path to scale production and certification of the VA-X4 electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.  Vertical is targeting the highest global certification for its VA-X4,

HelpSystems acquires Digital Guardian

HelpSystems has acquired Digital Guardian, a SaaS provider of data loss prevention (DLP) solutions for large and mid-sized organisations.  Digital Guardian’s solutions give customers visibility and protection of their data across many operating systems and applications. The company also provides a popular managed service that operates as an extension of

Berlin Packaging signs deal for acquisition of Le Parfait business and brands

Berlin Packaging, a Hybrid Packaging Supplier, has signed a binding commitment with O-I France SAS by which Berlin Packaging France SAS would acquire the Le Parfait business and brands. Founded in Reims, France, in the early 1930s, Le Parfait is known for its iconic glass jars and lids manufactured by

Auxo Investment Partners acquires Genesis Rail Services

Private investment firm Auxo Investment Partners has acquired Genesis Rail Services, a full-service US railroad maintenance company.  As part of the transaction, Cody Harman, son of company founder Jeff Harman, will retain a minority ownership stake in the company and continue in his role running day-to-day operations. In addition, railroad

Preqin estimates USD3.1tn of private capital AUM committed to ESG investing

A new report published bg Preqin — ESG in Alternatives 2021: Navigating the Climate Crisis — reveals that, as of October 2021, there is USD3.1 trillion of private capital assets under management (AUM) by firms that are committed to ESG investing. This compares with USD8.52tn of private capital AUM globally,

Attest raises USD60m in Series B

Market research platform Attest has raised USD60 million in Series B funding bringing total funds invested in the company to over USD85 million. Attest has achieved record revenue growth during the pandemic, driving the accelerated importance of customer and market understanding to organisations who are seeking competitive advantage and business

365 Response acquires Flexiroute

365 Response, a Wakefield-based digital transport management and eProcurement software provider, has acquired Redcar-based transport technology solutions business, Flexiroute, after securing follow-on funding from the founders and growth capital investor, BGF. Just one year on from BGF’s initial GBP3 million investment, this new partnership brings together two providers of Home-to-School

Softline prices IPO on London Stock Exchange

Da Vinci Capital portfolio company Softline Holding plc (LSE: SFTL) has priced its initial public offering and listing on the London Stock Exchange of 53.3 million global depositary receipts (GDRs) representing newly issued Softline ordinary shares. Admission of the GDRs to trading on the London Stock Exchange is expected to

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