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Ipsos acquires Synthesio

Ipsos has acquired Synthesio in a deal worth over USD50 million in cash. Founded in 2006, Synthesio is a Social Media Intelligence specialist with presence in New York, Paris, London, Singapore, and Brussels, backed by its historical shareholders: Entrepreneur Venture, Idinvest Partners and Bpifrance. Synthesio employs 130 personnel worldwide including a

Inflexion invests in PMC Treasury

Inflexion Private Equity has invested in PMC Treasury (PMC), an independent provider of treasury and risk management solutions. The transaction sees Inflexion take a substantial minority stake in the business, with management re-investing as part of the deal. The investment is being made by Inflexion Enterprise Fund IV, Inflexion’s dedicated

HIG Capital closes USD3bn HIG Advantage Buyout Fund well above target

HIG Capital (HIG) has closed the HIG Advantage Buyout Fund with aggregate capital commitments of USD3 billion, well in excess of its target. The Fund makes control equity investments in more stable, higher quality companies with EBITDA between USD25 million and USD100 million. The fund will capitalise on HIG’s established

Fenox Venture Capital partners with Sega Sammy Holdings in USD20m venture fund

Fenox Venture Capital and Sega Sammy Holdings have jointly announced a USD20 million venture capital fund to invest in advanced technologies globally. Fenox Venture Capital is an international venture capital firm with headquarters in Silicon Valley. Sega Sammy Holdings INC, is a Japanese general entertainment company group engaged in a

ENSEK reports record sales following PE investment

Nottingham-headquartered ENSEK, a software supplier to UK energy providers, has delivered a period of exceptional growth after securing a minority investment from mid-market private equity firm LDC in October 2017. ENSEK’s revenues have more than doubled in the financial year to March 2018 to GBP6.2million, up from GBP2.7million in the

Borden appoints VP of direct store delivery

Borden, a heritage American brand and US dairy processor and distributor, has appointed Eduardo Martinez as Vice President of Direct Store Delivery (DSD), effective immediately. “DSD is a key advantage for Borden in providing best-in-class service,” says Borden CEO Tony Sarsam. “The DSD team plays a critical role as they

The Credit Junction Secures USD23m equity investment from Century Equity Partners

The Credit Junction, a data-driven, asset-based lender for small and mid-sized businesses, has secured a USD23 million growth equity investment from Century Equity Partners (Century). Century focuses on making investments in lower middle market companies that have demonstrated value propositions to the financial services industry. This investment provides The Credit

EOS IM acquires coffee capsule company Neronobile

EOS Investment Management (EOS IM), an independent London-based AIFM, has acquired Neronobile, a family-founded coffee company that has enjoyed sustained growth in Europe.   The transaction sees EOS IM’s Private Equity Fund acquire 67 per cent of the company Neronobile whilst the existing shareholders maintain 33 per cent, thus maximising

Pasta Evangelists raises GBP1.7m in funding round led by Guinness Asset Management

Guinness Asset Management has led a GBP1.7m investment for a minority stake in Pasta Evangelists, which is disrupting the UK’s GBP3.8 billion pasta sector, delivering fresh, authentically Italian artisan pasta direct to consumers’ homes across the UK. Founded in October 2016 by Genoa native Alessandro Savelli and co-founders James McArthur

SWEN’s third infrastructure fund raises EUR455m

Private equity firm SWEN Capital Partners has closed fundraising for its third infrastructure fund, SWEN Infra Multi-Select 3, EUR455 million from well-regarded European investors, including pension funds, mutual and other insurance companies, banks and private clients. This success demonstrates investors’ confidence in SWEN Capital Partners’ investment strategy, which features a

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