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Major shareholders of Aareal Bank support takeover offer by Atlantic BidCo

Shareholders of Aareal Bank have signed commitments to support an increased bid for the bank by Atlantic BidCo, a non-controlled company indirectly held by funds which are respectively managed and advised by Advent International Corporation (Advent) and Centerbridge Partners (Centerbridge), as well as other co-investors. Through irrevocable tender commitments amounting

Venture Catalyst holds first close of Beams Fintech Fund at USD36m

Venture Catalyst has held the first close of the Beams Fintech Fund, its first growth-stage fund, with ISD36 million on commitments, according to a report by VCCircle. The fund’s strategy will be to invest in early-stage fintech firms. The funds has attracted investment from a range of investors including a

Videosign secures GBP1.15m investment from Moonstone Group

Electronic signature developer Videosign has secured new investment of GBP1.15 million from Moonstone Group as it continues to develop its online security platform. The company, with bases in Liverpool and Glasgow, has developed an electronic signature platform that uses artificial intelligence-powered facial recognition and video technology to verify the identity

CrediBook raises USD8.1m in Series A funding led by Monkʼs Hill Ventures

CrediBook, a bookkeeping app based in Indonesia, has raised USD8.1 million in a Series A funding round led by Monkʼs Hill Ventures with participation from existing investors such as Insignia Ventures Partners and Wavemaker Partners. CrediBook is focused on digitalising small and medium enterprises (SMEs), primarily wholesalers, to manage and

Maven generates 2.26x return on RMEC Group exit

Maven Capital Partners (Maven) has exited its investment in energy services specialist RMEC Group Limited (RMEC) through a trade sale to Aberdeen-based Centurion Group, generating a 2.26x blended return for investors in the process. RMEC is a provider of managed solutions for the oil & gas intervention and decommissioning sectors.

Harvest Partners’ Fortis Solutions Group acquires Label Tech

Fortis Solutions Group, a provider of high impact printed packaging solutions and a portfolio company of funds managed by Harvest Partners, has acquired Label Tech Inc based in Somersworth, New Hampshire. Label Tech is an award-winning, ISO-certified flexographic and digital manufacturer of pressure sensitive (including coupon, game piece and UL

General Atlantic appoints global head of ESG

General Atlantic, a global growth equity firm, has appointed Cornelia Gomez as its global head of ESG. Based in London, Gomez will oversee General Atlantic’s strategy to advance environmental, social and governance (ESG) efforts at the firm and across its portfolio. A recognized leader in the industry, Gomez brings experience

General Atlantic opens office in Tel Aviv

General Atlantic, a global growth equity investor, has opened a new office in Tel Aviv. The new location expands the firm’s geographic footprint into the Middle East and enables General Atlantic to strengthen its presence in the highly entrepreneurial Israeli ecosystem.   General Atlantic sees significant opportunity in Israel and

ChargePoint secures USD300m in financing from Antara Capital

Antara Capital is to make a USD300 million investment in electric vehicle (EV) charging network ChargePoint through the purchase of convertible senior notes. Under the terms of the investment, Antara Capital LP will purchase a total aggregate principal amount of USD300 million in 3.50 pre cent/5.00 per cent Convertible Senior

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