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insightsoftware attracts cUSD1bn strategic investment from Hg

insightsoftware, a global provider of enterprise software solutions for the ‘Office of the CFO’, has secured an investment from Hg, a global software and services investor. The Hg Saturn 2 Fund will make a cUSD1 billion equity investment in insightsoftware to become a significant minority shareholder alongside TA Associates (TA)

HelloFlow raises USD1.6m for its no-code KYC and client onboarding solution

HelloFlow, a Danish FinTech startup, has closed a USD1.6 million Seed round led by a Danish VC PreSeed Ventures, and UK-based, Seedcamp. The company provides a no-code platform for client onboarding and identity verification in the financial industry which integrates with ID authentication services in local markets. “Using the platform,

Jay Lucas, LB Equity

LB Equity on high-growth beauty brands

In this podcast, Private Equity Wire speaks to New York-based growth equity firm LB Equity, a firm that invests in high-growth beauty and wellness brands, about sustainability themes within the beauty space. Founded in 2012, LB Equity is led by co-founders Jay Lucas (pictured), a former partner at Bain & Company,

GlobalESGLive

GlobalESGlive

Join us on 2 December for Institutional Asset Manager, Hedgeweek and Private Equity Wire’s global summit as we analyse the key issues, changes and opportunities for fund managers, asset owners, intermediaries and advisors in the fast-evolving world of ESG and green investing.

IW Capital invests in e-pharmacy platform SimplyMeds

IW Capital has invested in e-pharmacy company SimplyMeds, marking the first external investment in the highly scalable online platform. SimplyMeds is an end-to-end digital pharmacy platform that provides a convenient method of ordering same day prescriptions and lifestyle products while empowering patients to have medical autonomy. While most online pharmacies

Ironwood Capital portfolio company The Facilities Group acquires Excel Building Services

Ironwood Capital portfolio company The Facilities Group (TFG) has acquired Excel Building Services (Excel), a California-based janitorial services provider with a primary focus on retail and distribution customers. Ironwood Capital Partner Roger Roche, says: “Excel serves customers in 40 states, significantly expanding the reach and market penetration of TFG. The

Pitalia Capital launches with GBP50m fund

John Davies has joined Pitalia Capital to launch a new investment fund in response to increased demand for capital and support from small to mid-sized businesses across the UK. The firm, which is part of the Pitalia group of companies and funded by entrepreneur Anil Pitalia, will seek to invest

Lone Star Funds’ affiliate to acquire AOC from CVC Capital Partners Fund VI

CVC Capital Partners (CVC) has agreed to sell AOC, a global producer of specialty resins, to an affiliate of Lone Star Funds (Lone Star).  The contemplated transaction is subject to AOC workers’ councils information and consultation and relevant regulatory authorities’ approval. Headquartered in Schiphol, The Netherlands, AOC is a global

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