Last year proved to be an outstanding year for SPACs in the US, while the total number of SPACs already surpassed the 2019 total in the first three weeks of 2021 alone, according to data published by Finnish investment fund Sijoitusrahastot. Their research found that 248 SPACS raised USD83.04 billion
Irish-owned Zeus Packaging, an independent packaging manufacturer and distributor, has acquired Austrian-based food packaging solutions business, Petruzalek, which was part of Sirap-Gema Group. In 2020, Petruzalek achieved revenues of approximately EUR58 million, net assets of EUR16 million and EBITDA of EUR2.5 million. The acquisition, for an undisclosed sum from Italian
RapidSOS, creator of an emergency response data platform, has closed USD85 million in a Series C funding round led by global venture capital and private equity firm Insight Partners. Insight is a leading software investor with over USD30 billion in AUM after announcing its 11th flagship fund, Fund XI at
Oxford University, Global Accelerated Ventures, and the research commercialisation arm of the university, Oxford University Innovation (OUI), are launching The Oxford GAV Conservation Venture Studio (OXGAV). OXGAV’s mission is to rapidly accelerate novel technologies and innovative solutions addressing the world’s most pressing environmental problems. The Studio will support the research
ION Investment Group (ION) is to acquire options technology and execution provider Dash Financial Technologies from Flexpoint Ford. “This is a very exciting moment for our firm as we embark on the next chapter of growth. Under ION’s ownership, we will continue to invest in product innovation that drives value
Highview Capital has acquired Randall Farms, a provider of fresh poultry and meat products. The Company partners with grocery customers to provide all types of processed and value-added meats, including a variety of fresh prepared meals and marinated, ready-to-cook offerings. Highview purchased the business from the family of Stan Bloom,
Graycliff Partners has completed the acquisition of Ballymore, a designer and manufacturer of safety-centric equipment for use by retailers, OEMs, and distribution customers. Since its founding in 1945, Ballymore has grown from its origins as the first ever manufacturer of rolling ladders to a provider of a variety of safety-focused
Finch Capital has held the first close of its EUR150 million fund, Europe III, which will invest in European technology companies that shape the future of finance by using technology such as artificial intelligence. Europe III saw a near 90 per cent follow on investment from previous funds. Since its
Newtown Lane Marketing (Newtown) and Appgate have entered into a definitive merger agreement. The deal will see Appgate become a public company with significant financial resources to accelerate growth, scale, and go-to-market strategies. Appgate has also announced that a leading alternative investment manager with over USD12.5 billion in assets under
Additive manufactured mountain bike company Atherton Bikes has raised GBP385,000 through Angel Investment Network. The Welsh business is the brainchild of world-famous mountain biker siblings Gee Atherton, Dan Atherton and Rachel Atherton who have partnered with a team of engineers from F1, aerospace and NASA to produce a world-beating mountain-bike.
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