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Stirling Square sells Microtecnica to Goodrich

Private equity firm Stirling Square Capital Partners has signed an agreement to sell Microtecnica S.r.l. to Goodrich Corporation (NYSE:GR), a supplier of systems and services to aerospace, defence and homeland security markets, subject to regulatory approvals. Microtecnica is one of the world’s largest independent providers of highly engineered flight critical

Movik Networks secures USD25m funding from Oak, Highland, Northbridge

Movik Networks, a company focused on developing wireless networking products aimed at enabling an Intelligent Radio Access Network (RAN) for high value content delivery, has received USD25 million in funding. Oak Investment Partners led the round while previous investors Highland Capital Partners and Northbridge Venture Partners continued to participate in

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Agilyx raises USD22m in Series B Round

Agilyx Corporation has raised USD22 million in a Series B fund-raising round led by Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers (KPCB) and Chrysalix Energy Venture Capital, along with new strategic investors Waste Management, Inc (NYSE: WM) and Total Energy Ventures International, an affiliate of oil and gas company, Total SA. “We

MegaZebra advances to next level with its Social Games

Munich-based MegaZebra has secured a multi-million Euro amount in its latest round of financing led by Doughty Hanson Technology Ventures, one of Europe’s leading venture capital firms. Kizoo Technology Ventures, which provided the previous funding round, also participated, alongside private investor Markus Stolz. Founded in 2008 and originally operating on

2010 was a year of two halves for PE fundraising, says Acanthus Advisers

2010 was a year of two halves for European mid-market private equity fundraising, according to Acanthus Advisers 2011 fundraising review. The second half of the year showed a significant increase in terms of both deal activity and fundraising after the freeze of 2009, with some EUR12 billion was raised overall

SFA president Martin Thommen

SFA forum highlights Swiss opportunities

The recent Swiss Funds & Asset Management Forum hosted by the Swiss Funds Association (SFA) addressed the impact of the various regulatory efforts in Switzerland and abroad as well as the outlook for the Swiss fund and asset management sector and found that there are a range of opportunities open

Transparency grows in importance for PE fundraising, say experts

  The outlook for the private equity industry looks at its brightest since the onset of the financial crisis despite tighter regulation in prospect within the European Union and elsewhere, according to industry experts. Worldwide 81 funds held a final close in the third quarter of 2010, raising a total

Fewer PE GPs expecting carried interest, says new research

New research from Investec Fund Finance indicates that private equity professionals are less confident about receiving carried interest from their current fund than they were 18 months ago. While three quarters (76%)(1) of general partners (GPs) within the private equity industry still expect to receive carried interest from their current

Fidequity is now Fimeris

The Fidequity group has changed its name to Fimeris. The new name was chosen to reflect a better alignment with its new lines of service as well as an expanded geographical presence.   Fimeris was founded in 2007 as an independent integrated financial and advisory services provider to the private

Lyceum Capital shows appetite for EAT

Mid-market growth investor Lyceum Capital is acquiring a controlling interest in EAT The Real Food Company. The transaction will see Lyceum Capital invest alongside the founders and management to support a significant store roll-out and brand development programme.   Founded in 1996, EAT has established itself as one of the

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