Hutchinson Networks, an Edinburgh-based technology business, has received a GBP2.2 million growth capital investment from funds advised by YFM Equity Partners (YFM), the private equity fund manager. Hutchinson Networks Limited is a leading provider of multi-vendor IT and network solutions to national and international clients offering advanced infrastructure services to
Every fund manager knows that the risks of cyber attacks impacting the way they do business are exponentially rising. For some managers, knowing the proper approach to cybersecurity, within the limits of available resources and budget, can feel disorientating. To overcome this, firms are best advised to think about taking
Dedicated African merchant banking house, Africa Merchant Capital, has appointed Milko Skoro as Managing Director for AMC Advisory and AMC Infrastructure. Skoro brings with him 20 years of African transaction experience and knowledge of the Sub-Saharan Africa private capital markets. In the Africa Merchant Capital Group, Skoro will head up
Cavendish Corporate Finance, a specialist sell-side M&A firm, has appointed Derek Zissman, a senior corporate finance professional, as a partner and Head of the Cavendish Exit Review practice. Zissman brings over 40 years’ experience of M&A advisory to Cavendish and his appointment further strengthens the firm’s sell-side advisory service. It
GALA Kerzen, a leading manufacturer of candles backed by Equistone Partners Europe has made its third bolt-on transaction since February with the acquisition of Korona Candles (Korona). Based in Poland, Korona is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of “private label” candle products. With the acquisition of Korona, GALA Kerzen
Gainline Capital Partners (Gainline), a private equity firm that invests in US based middle market companies, has made an investment in Integrated Energy Services Corporation (iES). Terms of the deal have not been disclosed. iES is a leading provider of grid relationship management software and demand response services to
Secure Trust Bank Commercial Finance has appointed Matt Alis as Regional Sales Director as the firm looks to build on its performance in the South East and London. The asset-based lender announced last month that it had lent GBP34 million to SMEs in the South of England in 2017, with
By George Ralph, RFA – A global cybersecurity company recently commissioned the Ponemon Institute to conduct a survey to inform a study on cybersecurity global megatrends in 2018. The results, while not surprising, are incredibly interesting and echo the messages that RFA has been giving to my clients for the
Victory Park Capital (VPC) has made a USD45 million investment in Miami Gardens-based United Automobile Holdings (United Auto). Founded in 1989, United Auto is a leading provider of non-standard auto insurance products in the United States, with a primary focus on serving various Florida and Texas markets. The company’s unique
Turnspire Capital Partners has appointed Simon Jones as an Operating Partner. He will lead and expand the new Turnspire Executive Operator Network. Jones is an experienced leader and operations professional with an engineering background and wide international experience as a Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Technology Officer and Managing Director. Simon
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