The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) has acquired a majority shareholding in TestPlant, maker of the eggPlant range of software tools. Carlyle is investing in partnership with the existing management team. The Carlyle Group is a global alternative asset manager with USD188 billion of assets under management. TestPlant was founded in
According to Altius Associates, one of the biggest global challenges facing investors in 2016 will be how private equity fund managers deal with the highest level of dry powder ever recorded while still delivering returns commensurate with private equity risk. This, together with making sense of the unprecedented number and
Activa Capital has supported the Owner-BuyOut (OBO) of Mecadaq Group with what is the second investment by its new fund, Activa Capital Fund III. Founded in 1971, Mecadaq is a family-owned company that successfully serves the Aerospace industry and is specialised in components for global aircraft manufacturers. Led by Julien
QIC – a global diversified alternative investment firm – has appointed Eric Belman to the QIC Global Infrastructure team in its newly-established New York office. Belman will lead the firm’s infrastructure origination, investment and execution efforts in North America. QIC is one of Australia’s largest institutional investment managers, offering infrastructure,
Hargreave Hale AIM VCT 1 plc and Hargreave Hale AIM VCT 2 plc are raising GBP25 million through an offer for subscription that is open to new and existing shareholders, with an early bird offer that will remain available until 29 January 2016. 

Launched in 2004, the Hargreave Hale AIM
Elian has strengthened its recently launched commercial team with two senior appointments. Lisa Mclauchlan has been appointed business development and marketing director, and Mari Hietala-David (pictured, with Mclauchlan) has been appointed to oversee marketing and business development for private equity and real estate funds. Both positions are in Elian’s
Dynasty Financial Partners has teamed with iCapital Network to launch the Dynasty Select platform of alternative asset managers. Dynasty will now offer access to private equity funds, hedge funds and direct investments together with institutional-quality research and diligence, leveraging iCapital’s technology to provide end-to-end automated transactional support for financial advisors
Private equity firm Winona Capital has promoted Jason Sowers to Partner. “We’re extremely pleased to welcome Jason to the partnership position,” says Laird Koldyke, Managing Director of Winona Capital. “Jason has an unparalleled understanding of the retail industry and has proven his ability to accelerate consumer demand and significantly increase
Vivid Seats has formed a strategic partnership with Vista Equity Partners, a private equity firm with focused investments in software, data and technology-enabled businesses. The investment will enable Vivid Seats to accelerate growth as it delivers the best tools in the industry for buyers and sellers to discover, shop, share,
German early-stage technology investor Target Partners has named Dr Michael Münnix as a Partner. Michael joined the firm as an Associate in 2011. “We are excited and proud to win Michael as Partner,” says Waldemar Jantz, Partner and co-founder of Target Partners. “Michael contributed significantly to nine major investments for
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