
Blackfinch Spring VCT raises over GBP3.3 million
The Blackfinch Spring VCT has raised over GBP3.3 million to invest in a portfolio of technology and tech-enabled companies, since its launch in December.

The Blackfinch Spring VCT has raised over GBP3.3 million to invest in a portfolio of technology and tech-enabled companies, since its launch in December.
SoftIron Ltd, a London-based developer of energy-efficient Ceph storage hardware and software for data centres, has secured USD34 million in new capital. The funding, led by company chairman Norman Fraser, supported by Earth Capital, the global investment firm, and various existing investors, will be deployed to expand its presence across North
Council Capital, a healthcare-focused private equity firm based in Nashville, has invested in Physician Housecalls,. Terms of the transaction have not been disclosed.Physician Housecalls provides home-based primary care services at private residences, assisted living centers, and independent senior apartments. The company employs teams of physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants
Ancala Partners (Ancala), an independent infrastructure investment manager, has acquired a majority interest in UK care organisation Holmleigh Care Homes Limited (Holmleigh), on behalf of its European Infrastructure Fund II (Fund II). Ancala has partnered with Holmleigh’s founders Rod Correia (Managing Director), and Matt Western, (Commercial Director), (together, ‘Founder Managers’) who
Edison Partners, a growth-equity investment firm, has completed the sale of its stake in Solovis to Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ), generating over a 50 per cent IRR on its USD13 million total investment.Headquartered in Dallas, Solovis offers multi-asset class portfolio management, analytics and reporting tools for asset owners and allocators. Solovis’

Segulah Fund V is to acquire a majority stake in NVBS Rail, to support the company’s growth.

US-based private equity firm Thoma Bravo has agreed to acquire Command Alkon from its current owner Quilvest Capital Partners. Command Alkon supplies collaboration platforms for construction’s heavy work, focused on the software and technology-enabled services sectors. “This agreement is a testament to Command Alkon’s sustained growth, leading market position, and

In the following Q&A, Alex Lesch, Partner and member of the Investment Strategy and Risk Management team at Adams Street Partners, explains the importance of operational due diligence and why ongoing collaboration with GPs helps solidify investment confidence.
Private Equity firm Resolute Capital Partners (RCP) has joined Elliott Management, a hedge fund manager, and Soft Bank, a high-tech funding firm, by investing in PLUM Lending (PLUM). Earlier this month, RCP completed a USD2 million equity investment in PLUM through its technology fund, Strategic Technology Assets II (STA II). STA II

German family-equity company Haniel has become a regional cornerstone investor of Gilde Investment Management’s Gilde Healthcare V fund. The growth capital fund focuses on healthcare sectors including digital health, medtech and therapeutics, both in Europe and North America. The fund will have a special focus on private healthcare companies enabling
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