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PSAV acquires AVC Live

PSAV announced today it has acquired AVC Live, a specialist technical production company with a presence in London and the South East of the UK.  AVC specialises in providing audiovisual and production services to hotels and venues and has an impressive client base throughout numerous sectors, spanning 34 years of

Custom House Fund Services opens Hong Kong Office

Custom House Fund Services has opened a new Hong Kong office, significantly expanding its presence in Asia-Pacific and offering for hedge and private equity funds operating within the region.  With the addition of Hong Kong, Custom House now serves its clients from 13 global locations.   Operating as Custom House

EnterNext launches Tech 40 label to promote innovative European SMEs

EnterNext, the Euronext subsidiary dedicated to promoting and growing the market for SMEs, has launched Tech 40, a label recognising innovative European SMEs listed on the markets it covers. Each year Tech 40 will allow 40 top-performing European companies to benefit from premium services. It is one of a series

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Altegris launches Altegris KKR Commitments Fund

Altegris has launched the Altegris KKR Commitments Fund offering accredited investors an opportunity to gain diversified exposure to KKR by committing to three different forms of private equity – primaries, secondaries and co-investments. The minimum initial investment USD25,000. "Accredited investors will now have the opportunity to access many of the

Mercia launches start-up competition for Life Sciences sector

UK-based technology investor Mercia Fund Management (MFM) has launched its quarterly start-up competition, The Pitch, with the chance for the winner to receive GBP3000. This quarter’s competition focuses on businesses within the Life Sciences sector.   Mercia is currently inviting applications from the life science sector, specifically biotechnology, medical devices

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Libya Holdings Group to acquire Libyan Cement Company

Libya Holdings Group (LHG), an investment company focused on growth opportunities in the Libyan market, is to acquire a majority stake in Libyan Cement Company (LCC) through a special purpose acquisition vehicle. The transaction will mark a further step towards establishing LHG’s position as a dominant force in the country’s

Collinson Group acquires Specialty Assist

Collinson Group has acquired corporate assistance specialist Specialty Assist, subject to regulatory approval. Specialty Assist is a provider of medical assistance services to the corporate and London markets and the acquisition will further strengthen Collinson Group’s established global assistance capability. This acquisition forms part of a broader programme of investment

Vestar Capital Partners to acquire Woodstream

Vestar Capital Partners is to acquire Woodstream, a manufacturer and marketer of branded pest and animal control as well as lawn and garden products, from Brockway Moran and CHS Capital.  Terms of the deal, which is expected to close teh second quarter of 2015, have not been disclosed.  Woodstream, through

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SmartCity EIS Portfolio launches in the UK as new market opportunities emerge

Joule Assets and Quantum Origination have joined forces to launch the SmartCity EIS Portfolio.  Joule Assets, a provider of project finance solutions for the energy efficiency and demand response industries, running the successful ERA Fund in the USA, while Quantum Origination is a provider of strategic corporate advisory services.  The

Gilson Gray advises Scottow Moor Solar on financing deal

Scottish law firm Gilson Gray has advised Scottow Moor Solar on the necessary rights and the initial financing for the EUR38million ground-mounted solar PV project at the former RAF Coltishall, Norfolk. Since receiving planning consent for a 50MW solar site in January 2015, Scottow Moor Solar has connected the first

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