Blockchain specialist nChain and a group of affiliated companies have been acquired by high tech private equity fund SICAV, an EU regulated investment fund managed by Accuro Fund Solutions. nChain specialises in research and development of blockchain technologies – a distributed, decentralised ledger that chronologically records transactions in an immutable way.
Voya Investment Management has hired Bob Alderman as head of business development for the Pomona Investment Fund (PIF) on behalf of Pomona Capital, a Voya affiliate. Alderman is based in New York and reports to Troy Chakarun, senior vice president, head of private wealth and advisory. "As one of
Federal Way Asset Management, an investment management firm offering both alternatives management and fiduciary management services with approximately USD5.6 billion in assets, including USD3.7 billion on a discretionary basis, has changed its name to Aptitude Investment Management. “Since becoming an independent firm five years ago, we have sought to provide
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan has become the majority shareholder of French funeral services provider OGF through the acquisition of a 33 per cent stake in the business from Pamplona, bringing its total shareholding to 74 per cent. Pamplona and the OGF management team retain a 20 per cent and 6
LBO France has entered into exclusive negotiations with Sagard for the acquisition of HMY Group, an international company specialising in the design, manufacturing and fitting of retail furniture. Created in 1960, HMY offers a wide range of furniture (shelving systems, checkouts and bespoke) and provides its clients with integrated service
Catapult’s portfolio business Hangar Seven, a marketing services agency specialising in content creation, has been acquired by The Hut Group, delivering a three-times cash return for the Catapult Growth Fund. Catapult invested in Hangar Seven in September 2011 to support its plans for growth. Hangar Seven has become a
BIP Capital has merged with Accelerant Venture Capital. Paul Iaffaldano, founder and managing partner of Accelerant, will join BIP Capital as managing director and will help lead the growth of the firm's venture technology companies. Mark Buffington, who previously held the managing director title, has been promoted to CEO.
JTC Group, a provider of fund, corporate and fiduciary services, has expanded its global footprint to include the Netherlands through the acquisition of New Amsterdam Cititrust (NACT). The deal, which remains subject to regulatory approvals, will see the entire management team and all staff remain with the organisation and join
PraxisIFM Group, one of the largest independent financial services operations based in the Channel Islands, has listed on The International Stock Exchange (TISE). The Guernsey-registered business, with assets under administration in excess of USD40 billion and revenues of more than GBP30 million, has around 300 staff across 10 jurisdictions.
Private debt specialist Old Hill Partners has hired Patrick Stone as a portfolio manager. Stone will be responsible for originating, underwriting and monitoring a portfolio of direct loans to businesses operating across industries in the lower middle market. Most recently Stone served as a director of credit and risk
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