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HIG’s Circle Graphics acquires JONDO

Circle Graphics, a portfolio company of $52 billion alternative investment firm HIG Capital, has acquired JONDO, Ltd, with the business becoming a unit of Circle’s Sensaria division of consumer-facing personalised products.

Hambro Perks appoints investment associate

International investment firm Hambro Perks has appointed Sam Marchant as Investment Associate. Marchant will focus on identifying and growing Hambro Perks’ portfolio of companies by focusing on early stage and primary investments for the HP Leaders Fund, the firm’s flagship £100 million venture fund, and the Hambro Perks Growth EIS.

Dechert announces new global leadership team

Global law firm Dechert has announced that from 1 July, 2023, partners David W Forti and Mark Thierfelder will become co-chairs of the business, and that partners Sabina Comis and Vincent H Cohen, Jr will become the firm’s first global managing partners. 

Investment

Carlyle targets $8.5bn for new illiquid credit fund

Carlyle Group is looking to raise at least $8.5 billion for a new fund, the Carlyle Credit Fund III, as part of its illiquid credit platform headed up by Alexander Popov, according to a report by Bloomberg.

FTV Capital adds six execs to strategic advisory board

FTV Capital, a growth equity investment firm, has appointed six financial services executives to its Strategic Advisory Board. The new advisors bring decades of banking, technology and insurance experience to FTV’s network, providing a distinct view into the needs and pain points of global enterprises. 

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