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Mourant advises on EUR4.6 billion fundraising for CVC Strategic Opportunities II

Mourant has advised private equity firm, CVC Capital Partners (CVC), in connection with the establishment of CVC Strategic Opportunities II.  The fund exceeded its EUR4 billion target, reaching total commitments of EUR4.6 billion and reflecting the growing demand from large investors for longer-term opportunities in stable, high-quality businesses. It is

Jaltek Systems secures GBP1m funding facility from IGF

Jaltek Systems, a manufacturer of complex, electronics assemblies, has secured a GBP1 million funding facility from Independent Growth Finance, as it continues to deliver on its rapid growth strategy and support its clients to push the boundaries of technological innovation.  The company provides a full suite of services to its

IRIS Software Group to acquire FMP Global

IRIS Software Group is to acquire FMP Global, a provider of payroll and HR services to international and UK based Small and Medium sized Enterprises. Set to be the largest acquisition by IRIS to date, FMP Global is closely aligned with the Group’s mission to be the most trusted provider

CO2 emissions

Turquoise International appointed to manage new low-carbon fund

Turquoise International, a merchant bank focusing on energy, environment and efficiency, has been appointed as fund manager for Low Carbon Innovation Fund 2 (LCIF2).  Following the success of the first Low Carbon Innovation Fund, also managed by Turquoise, LCIF2 will invest venture capital alongside private sector investors in a range

Cybersecurity

Drawbridge Partners launches DrawbridgeConnect platform

Drawbridge Partners, a premier cybersecurity services firm specialising in the needs of hedge fund and private equity managers, has launched DrawbridgeConnect, an automated management platform which allows firms to manage all aspects of their cybersecurity program.  Complementing Drawbridge Partners’ current services offering, the platform allows firms to ensure regulatory compliance

M Group Services acquires KH engineering services

M Group Services, a provider of services to essential infrastructure markets in the UK, with a turnover of over GBP1.2 billion, has acquired KH Engineering Services (KHES). With a turnover of GBP14 million, KHES is one of the UK’s leading providers of mechanical and electrical (M&E) engineering solutions covering the

Council Capital sells stake in Espirigas to Kaltroco

Council Capital, a healthcare-focused private equity firm based in Nashville, has sold its stake in Atlanta, GA-based EspriGas to an entity affiliated with Kaltroco, a private investment company with operations in both the United States and Europe.  CEO Mike Walsh will remain a significant shareholder in EspriGas alongside Kaltroco. Terms

Appnovation secures GBP9.3m in equity financing

Appnovation has secured GBP9.3m in equity financing from a joint partnership between the Canadian Business Growth Fund (CBGF) and the UK’s BGF.  The investment will allow Appnovation to accelerate its international growth and expansion strategy, spurring jobs and economic growth in Canada, the UK and beyond.   Appnovation is a full-service digital consultancy, focused

Sameer Shalaby, HazelTree

Hazeltree launches Hazeltree Private Markets

Hazeltree, a provider of integrated treasury management solutions, has expanded its treasury and portfolio finance solutions to support private markets fund managers.  Hazeltree Private Markets is a purpose-built cash management and investor interactions solution to improve operational efficiencies and controls, reduce risk and exposure, and drive performance opportunities. Hazeltree Private

LDC backs Plimsoll Productions in GBP80 million deal

Plimsoll Productions (Plimsoll) has partnered with mid-market private equity firm LDC in a deal valuing the company at around GBP80 million.  LDC has invested for a minority equity stake in Plimsoll which will continue to be led by CEO and Founder Grant Mansfield.  Headquartered in Bristol, the international centre of the

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