Middle market private equity firm Kelso has selected the iLEVEL Private Capital Data Platform to automate its quarterly review process and track its investment performance in greater detail. “We realised that we had developed the need for a portfolio monitoring platform that could help us track and monitor our performance
Global law firm Ropes & Gray has promoted 20 lawyers to partner status, including one lawyer in the firm’s private investment funds practice and one lawyer in the firm’s investment management practice. The promotions of Debra Lussier and Adam Schlichtmann will further strengthen the capabilities of the asset management practice.
Columbia Pacific Management – one of the largest healthcare providers in Asia – is bringing its international expertise to the China hospital market. The Seattle-based firm’s new China hospital arm, Columbia China, will start construction next year on two 250-bed multi-specialty hospitals, in Wuxi and Changzhou, and is actively
Law firm Howard Kennedy has advised on the sale of make-up retailer Models Own to retail conglomerate Fawaz Alhokair & Co. The sale, the terms of which have not been disclosed, will allow for the international and domestic expansion of Models Own, creating an additional 1,000 jobs. Models Own
Investcorp is to acquire specialist Italian retailer Dainese for an enterprise value of EUR130 million. Founder and president Lino Dainese is to retain a minority stake in the business alongside Investcorp. Founded in 1972, Dainese is a recognised brand for safety and quality in the motorcycle and other dynamic sports
EPIC Ventures has appointed venture capitalist and business executive Damon Kirchmeier as a director. He will play a lead role in identifying and funding promising early-stage companies. “Damon and EPIC have collaborated on projects for more than 10 years and knowing his extensive background in early-stage investments, we could
AGI Global Holdings Coöperatief and AGI-Shorewood Group US Holdings (together ASG) are to sell their North American and Asian print businesses to Multi Packaging Solutions (MPS). The acquisition of ASG, a manufacturer of print and packaging in the US, Canada, Mexico and China, will further expand MPS’ global network and
Mérieux Développement is expanding its activities by creating a second evergreen vehicle, with a total commitment of EUR150 million sponsored by Institut Mérieux. As part of a long-term partnership agreement, Sienna Capital, a company controlled by Groupe Bruxelles Lambert (GBL), has committed an initial amount of EUR75 million, mostly dedicated
Ambienta SGR has held the final close of Ambienta II at EUR323.5 million. The fund closed above its target of EUR300 million and ahead of schedule. Investors comprised leading institutions from around the world, including pension funds, insurance companies, funds of funds and family offices in Europe and the
Equities First Holdings, a specialist in alternative shareholder financing solutions, has acquired the Australian offices of Meridian Equity Partners. EFH now operates six facilities on four continents. Operations in Australia will continue under the name Equities First Holdings (Australia) Pty Ltd. “Today’s acquisition marks a milestone in the global
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