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GMLF makes first investment in Vaioni

The Greater Manchester Loan Fund (GMLF), managed by Maven Capital Partners, has made an investment in ethernet connectivity and cloud services business Vaioni.   The deal represents the first investment made by the GMLF since it was established by the Association of Greater Manchester Authorities (AGMA) in August 2013. Baker

Angel CoFund invests in key-hole surgery business

OR Productivity (ORP) has closed the first GBP1m of a GBP2.5m round of funding for the roll-out of its FreeHand surgeon-controlled camera holder.   The GBP1m was raised mainly from existing shareholders, including GBP350,000 from the AngelCoFund, following its original GBP500,000 investment in 2012.   ORP is in discussion with

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Green Gateway Fund invests in Aquarius Water Group

Wermuth Asset Management, adviser to the Green Gateway Fund, has made an investment of EUR6.5m in Aquarius Water Group (AWG).   AWG is a provider of advanced water systems, solutions and technologies to the oil and gas industry and other heavy industries.   Green Gateway Fund senior partner Casper Heijsteeg

Practice Fusion raises USD70m led by Kleiner Perkins

Practice Fusion has completed a USD70m series D financing round, led by Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers and institutional investors OrbiMed Advisors, Deerfield Management Company and Industry Ventures.   Previous venture capital investors including Artis Ventures also participated bringing the company’s total capital raise to USD134m.   The investment will

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ABRY Partners portfolio company Confie Seguros appoints chief revenue officer

Confie Seguros, a portfolio company of private equity firm ABRY Partners, has appointed Darrin Silvera as chief revenue officer.   The national insurance broker, focused on the non-standard auto insurance needs of the Hispanic consumer, created the new role to support the company’s rapid growth and continued plans for expansion.

Investcorp acquires Paper Source

Investcorp has acquired Paper Source, a multi-channel retailer offering a selection of uniquely designed and curated gifts, stationery and crafting supplies.   Investcorp purchased Paper Source from Brentwood Associates, a Los-Angeles-based private equity firm. Terms of the transaction have not been disclosed.   Catering to customers seeking innovation and original

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FNEX launches online platform for alternative investments

FNEX has launched FNEX.com, an online marketplace for alternative investments, including placements in private companies, hedge funds and managed futures accounts.   The web-based platform provides accredited investors, family offices and institutions access to investment opportunities offered by investment banks and funds across the US.   "FNEX is a centralised

Andrew Shrimpton, global head of regulatory compliance at Kinetic Partners

Kinetic Partners makes key compliance hires

Douglas Shulman and Scott Kelly have joined the New York office of Kinetic Partners.   Shulman and Kelly have joined as director and associate director respectively, within the regulatory compliance practice.   In their respective roles, Shulman will work alongside Kinetic Partners’ compliance team and provide regulatory compliance services to

Brazos portfolio company Healthcare Solutions acquires Modern Medical

Brazos Private Equity Partners’ portfolio company Healthcare Solutions has acquired Modern Medical, a pharmacy management and specialty health services company serving the workers’ compensation market.   The investment is Healthcare Solutions’ third add-on acquisition. Terms of the transaction have not been disclosed.   Healthcare Solutions is the parent company of

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