EcoMachines Ventures has invested in PointGrab, an Israeli-based electronics company developing innovative hardware and software for the building automation ‘Internet of Things’ (IoT) device market, in a total round of $5 million. EcoMachines Ventures is investing alongside two other leading industry players including ABB Technology Ventures (ATV), the corporate venture
Duet Private Equity Group has acquired Abidjan-based ociete Africaine des Produits Laitiers et Derives (SAPLED) from the Sifaoui Group through the creation of Duet Consumer Ivory Coast Holdings (DCICH). The details of the transaction have not been disclosed. SAPLED is one of the largest Dairy & Fruit Juice processing companies
First Trust Global Portfolios Limited (FTGP), a global fund promoter, has launched a new actively managed open-end UCITS fund, the First Trust Tactical High Yield UCITS Fund, managed by its affiliate First Trust Advisors (FTA). The First Trust Tactical High Yield UCITS Fund seeks to provide current income by investing
Private equity firms have charged hidden fees amounting to USD20 billion to companies, while some of the firm’s partners have sat on the company’s board of directors, according to a new study. Dr Ludovic Phalippou, Associate Professor of Finance, Saïd Business School and his co-authors Dr Christian Rauch and Professor
Backstop Solutions Group, a leading provider of cloud-based solutions for hedge funds, funds of funds, private equity funds, pensions and endowments, has appointed Craig Rowland (pictured) as Vice President, Institutional Sales. As a senior executive in EMEA, Rowland will be responsible for driving Backstop’s overall sales strategy and revenue growth
SK Capital (SK), a private investment firm focused on the specialty materials, chemicals and healthcare sectors, is to sell IBA Molecular (IBAM) to funds advised by CapVest Partners LP (CapVest). The transaction is expected to close at the end of Q1 2016. IBA Molecular is a leading developer, manufacturer and
Now deep into the holiday season, some observers are cautiously optimistic towards the outlook for the retail sector, while others are outright sceptical. At the same time, the private equity community remains interested in retail, believing that the sector can offer the opportunity to achieve scalable growth. These are some
The EQT Mid Market Investment Strategy (EQT Mid Market) is to partner with management to acquire FocusVision, a provider of highly secure live video transmissions of qualitative research. Founded in 1990, FocusVision has expanded its offering to become a complete end-to-end technology solutions and services provider. The offering includes end-to-end
Cloudyn, a provider of hybrid, multi-cloud monitoring and optimisation solutions, has closed a USD11 million Series B round of financing led by Carmel Ventures, a member of the Viola Group, with participation of previous investors, Titanium Investments and RDSeed [a collaboration of Rafael and Elron Electronics (ELRNF)]. In addition, Cloudyn has
Blackstone has held the final close os its latest global private equity fund, Blackstone Capital Partners VII (BCP VII) at USD18 billion. Fundraising began in November 2014 and the fund had a record USD15.7 billion first close in May, seven months after launching. There are more than 250 limited partners
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