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TA Associates hires director of capital markets

Private equity firm TA Associates has appointed Tony Marsh as director of capital markets in its Boston office.   In this newly created role, he will lead all new acquisition financings and capital markets activities for TA portfolio companies, as well as manage the firm’s relationships with corporate finance providers.

Index Ventures and Octopus invest in Swoon Editions

Furniture brand Swoon Editions has raised GBP1.2m in investment from Index Ventures, Octopus Investments and angel investors.   Swoon Editions was founded in March 2012 and has traded until now as Decoholic. During this period it has built a loyal following of thousands of customers. This is the company’s first external investment.   Brian

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Accelerator Academy announces 10 start-ups for sixth semester

Accelerator Academy, an early stage business development programme, has announced the 10 high-growth tech and digital start-ups accepted on to its sixth semester.    The 10 new participants span a number of sectors and address a number of challenges, from unnecessary wallet clutter and making address books smarter in a

Mir Capital invests in Lima Corporate

The joint private equity fund Mir Capital set up by Gazprombank and Intesa Sanpaolo has acquired a non-controlling stake in Lima Corporate Group from IMI Investimenti.   Mir Capital will join Ardian (formerly known as AXA Private Equity), the company’s main shareholder, and IMI Investimenti.   Lima Corporate designs, produces

Silicon Valley Bank UK expands into life science sector

Silicon Valley Bank has appointed Nooman Haque as director of life science in the UK.   The new position and Haque’s expertise will strengthen support for the life science and healthcare sectors in the UK and improve collaboration with businesses and investors across borders.   Haque’s background is in healthcare

Tryzens now independent from Jaywing

Terry Hunter, chief executive of Tryzens, and his senior management team have completed the acquisition of the digital solutions provider from its parent company Jaywing with backing from Scottish Equity Partners (SEP).   UK-based Tryzens, which also has offices in Bulgaria and India, is one of Europe’s leading providers of

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RDIF, Titan International and One Equity Partners acquire OJSC Voltyre-Prom

A consortium of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), Titan International and One Equity Partners have completed the acquisition of Russian agricultural and industrial tyre manufacturer OJSC Voltyre-Prom from Cordiant.   Under Cordiant’s management OJSC Voltyre-Prom has developed its production base, updating production processes through the introduction of new technology

MongoDB closes USD150m in funding

MongoDB has secured USD150m in financing led by a financial services company and certain funds and accounts advised by T Rowe Price Associates, with additional new investors Altimeter Capital and salesforce.com.   The round includes participation from existing investors Intel Capital, NEA, Red Hat and Sequoia Capital.   With more

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Cem Koray joins Perella Weinberg Partners as MD

Perella Weinberg Partners has appointed Cem Koray as a managing director in its advisory business.   Based in New York, Koray will work closely with partner Joseph Gatto, providing strategic and financial advice to clients in the consumer products and retail sectors.   Koray has more than 10 years of

Jarden completes acquisition of Yankee Candle

Jarden Corporation has completed its acquisition of Yankee Candle Investments from a fund managed by Madison Dearborn Partners for approximately USD1.75bn in cash.   Pro forma for the transaction, Jarden would have had net sales and adjusted EBITDA of approximately USD7.7bn and USD1.0bn, respectively, for the 12 months ended 30

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