Dechert LLP has advised Ares Management Limited (Ares) on the refinancing of Daisy Group (Daisy) to support the founder of the business, Matthew Riley in an MBO from existing minority investor Toscafund. The refinancing of Daisy is one of the largest European private credit transactions completed. Daisy was founded
Italian corporate and financial law firm Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners has advised Ardian portfolio and Italian outsourcing company F2A FIS-Antex, on the acquisition of Archimede HR. Based in Perugia, Archimede HR is a leading workforce management software developer for several industries, including healthcare, transports and retail. The acquisition allows
Private equity firm Hidden Harbor Capital Partners (Hidden Harbor) has closed its debut buyout fund at over USD265 million, above its target, with contributions from a balanced mix of endowments, foundations, pensions, family offices and funds of funds. “We are humbled by all of the support from our limited partners,
Convelio, a specialist in the shipping of art, antiques and designer objects, has raised EUR1.85 million in funding just nine months after its creation. Edouard Gouin and Clément Ouizille, the company’s founders, say: “This exceptional investment by Global Founders Capital (GFC), as well as several other business angels, gives Convelio
Activa Capital has acquired a majority stake in Explore, a specialist in the development of B2B business intelligence solutions, to support the company in its development projects. With this primary transaction, Activa Capital becomes a shareholder of the company alongside its founding directors, Laurent Nicouleau and Philippe Raison. The
ARQIS has advised Sekisui Plastics Europe on the acquisition of a 75 perc ent share of Proseat and seven other Proseat companies, from Belgian Recticel NV/SA. Proseat was established in 1999 as a joint venture between Recticel and Canadian partner Woodbridge Foam Corporation to serve Tier 1 and OEM car
Mid-market investment bank Carl Marks Securities has acted as the financial advisor to PowerTown Line Construction in its sale to Entregado Group Inc, a portfolio company of AEA Investors. PowerTown is a growing, profitable entrepreneur driven company providing best-in-class outsourced services to the leading power and utility companies throughout the
Catalytic, a SaaS intelligent automation platform, has raised USD30 million in a Series B financing round led by Intel Capital, with participation from Redline Capital and existing investors NEA, Boldstart, and Hyde Park Angels. The funds will be used to expand the company’s engineering, sales, and operations to meet
Edge Investments (Edge) has invested GBP3.5 million into Festicket, the world’s largest platform for music festival experiences, headquartered in London. Edge’s investment follows a pivotal year for Festicket, which closed the year with an earlier series D funding round led by transatlantic venture capital firm Beringea. Festicket partners with
Keensight Capital has acquired a minority stake in ASTI Mobile Robotics. Part of ASTI Technologies Group, ASTI Mobile Robotics provides automated intralogistics solutions for large manufacturers that optimise productivity, streamlining production processes and cutting operational costs. The company notably specialises in the engineering of Automatic Guided Vehicles (AGVs). The
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