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Panakes Partners-led syndicate invests EUR20 million in InnovHeart

InnovHeart, a developer of novel transcatheter mitral valve replacement systems for the treatment of mitral valve disease, has received EUR20 million in a round of equity financing from a syndicate of investors. The Series B round was raised from existing Milan-based investor Genextra which has been the sole investor since

NorthEdge makes senior appointments and promotions

NorthEdge Capital, which manages over GBP650 million of private equity funds aimed at the North and Midlands regions, has recruited a new director and made six senior promotions.The firm, which focuses on companies seeking equity investment to support MBOs, development capital and equity release transactions, has recruited Liam May as

Circularity Capital invests in advanced PVB expert

Circularity Capital has continued to build its portfolio of European growth-stage businesses enabling the circular economy, by leading a growth funding round in Shark Solutions, a specialist in advanced recycled PVB products.

Align acquires ETC

Align Capital Partners (ACP) has acquired Electronic Transaction Consultants Corporation (ETC) from Italian parent company Atlantia SpA. Headquartered in Texasm, ETC is an specialist software and services provider of electronic tolling technology and smart mobility solutions. Founded in 1999, ETC serves electronic tolling agencies by providing back office and roadside services

Industry Ventures closes USD180m direct venture fund

Industry Ventures an investment firm focused on the venture capital market, has held the final closing of Industry Ventures Direct II, with total commitments of USD180 million. The Fund will continue the same strategy of making direct investments into early- and mid-stage technology companies alongside 80 seed and early-stage fund managers

Guardian Capital Partners appoints new VP

Guardian Capital Partners has appointed Damien J Gresko as a Vice President. Gresko has both deal and strategic operating experiences in public and private markets. In addition to deep consumer products and manufacturing expertise, Gresko has substantial experience across a diverse set of industries and circumstances, leading successful outcomes through all

WhiteHorse Capital adds principal to Sponsor Originations team

WhiteHorse Capital (WhiteHorse), the direct lending affiliate of HIG Capital, has appointed Jason Hicks as Principal.  Hicks will be based in WhiteHorse’s New York office and will be responsible for originating and executing middle market debt financings for private equity sponsored transactions. Jason has over 20 years of experience in

Infinedi Partners completes investment in Cultural Experiences Abroad

Infinedi Partners (Infinedi), a private equity firm focused on long-term partnerships with founder-owned businesses, has completed its second investment – Cultural Experiences Abroad (CEA). CEA is the fourth largest provider of study abroad educational programs for US university students in foreign countries. In 2019, the company provided study abroad and

Siguler Gulf adds to credit team

Siguler Guff, a multi-strategy private equity investment firm with over USD14 billion of assets under management, has added Ray Miller and Prashant Rai to its credit investment platform. Miller and Rai will work closely with the broader Siguler Guff credit team under the leadership of Michael Apfel, who joined the

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Kester Capital closes second fund at GBP90m hard cap

UK-focused primary buyout specialist Kester Capital has closed its latest fund, Kester Capital II, at its hard cap of GBP90 million within a nine month fundraising period. Kester Capital was advised on the fundraising, which was oversubscribed, by placement agent Elm Capital and Travers Smith, who provided legal advice. Investors

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