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C5 Capital leads USD130m Series B funding round for Axiom Space

Axiom Space, which is developing the first commercial space station, has raised USD130 million in Series B funding.  The round was led by C5 Capital and includes Declaration Partners (the investment firm backed by David M Rubenstein), Moelis Dynasty Investments, The Venture Collective, Hemisphere Ventures, and Starbridge Venture Capital. The

YFM invests in Outpost VFX

Outpost VFX, a UK-headquartered film and TV visual effects company, has secured a multi-million pound investment from funds managed by YFM Equity Partners (YFM) which will enable it to develop its infrastructure, company culture and proprietary platforms, as well as providing a solid base for further international growth across its

VGC targets disruptive sectors as investment activity rebounds

Growth capital investor VGC Partners is targeting investments in disruptive future sectors including gaming, luxury e-commerce brands and voice tech, following the firm’s most active 12 months to date.  The firm is now 50 per cent invested in its flagship GBP50 million fund, with deals completed with London-based luxury trainer

tru.ID raises GBP3m in funding round

Mobile authentication platform tru.ID is exiting stealth mode to announce it has secured a GBP3 million funding round from investors including Episode 1, MMC Ventures and NHN Ventures.  tru.ID has been launched by experienced industry insiders to help developers eliminate passwords and bring user authentication into the 21st century.  

PSG portfolio company Sympa partners with Recruitee

Sympa, a provider of core HR software in the Nordics and Recruitee, a provider of applicant tracking systems (ATS) in central Europe and the USA, are combining to create a digital HR solutions offering. The collaboration brings both companies’ software solutions under one umbrella, providing companies with a full suite

Hamilton Lane closes fifth secondaries fund at USD3.9bn

Private markets investment management firm Hamilton Lane has held the final close of Hamilton Lane Secondary Fund V, a global and diversified private equity secondary vehicle, with USD3.9 billion of capital commitments, exceeding its USD3 billion target and marking Hamilton Lane’s largest fundraise to-date. Fund V received strong demand from

Flashpoint launches secondary fund targeting USD200 million

International technology investment firm, Flashpoint has launched a secondary fund, targeting USD200 million, having completed a first close of USD70 million.  The fund, aimed at later-stage tech companies, will provide liquidity for early-stage shareholders, as well as allow companies to consolidate their cap tables whilst adding significant value through the

Baird Capital sells portfolio company Collingwood Lighting

Private equity firm Baird Capital has sold its portfolio company Collingwood Lighting (Collingwood) to Ambienta. The terms of the transaction have not been disclosed. Collingwood is headquartered in Sywell, Northamptonshire, and is a leading designer and supplier of residential, commercial and exterior luminaires into the professional refurbishment and new-build markets

Charlotte Seward, Investec

ESG isn’t just a ‘nice to have’

By Charlotte Seward (pictured), private banker at Investec – As anyone working in financial services will know, ESG is here to stay, and this is certainly clear from speaking with my clients in the private equity space.

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