NorthEdge Capital has made a significant investment in Cubic Motion, a creator of advanced computer vision for digital entertainment. NorthEdge Capital manages GBP540 million of private equity funds and typically invests between GBP5-GBP45 million. The partnership provides growth capital to accelerate the deployment of the SIGGRAPH award winners’ real-time facial

SmartAssistant, a provider of intelligent Digital Advice, has secured EUR5 million in Series A funding led by growth capital investor Beringea. The funds will further SmartAssistant’s mission to make Digital Advice ubiquitous and help people make smarter decisions. SmartAssistant offers businesses a unique technology with a business-user friendly interface. This

WaveLIFT has secured funding of over GBP1 million to further develop its Artificial Lift pump technology for the oil and gas sector. The funding is led by Scottish business angel investment syndicate, Archangels, with co-investment from Scottish Enterprise and a private investor. Based in Stirling, Scotland, WaveLIFT was launched in

Private equity firm TA Associates has completed a strategic growth investment in PetPeople, a pet retailer of natural and high-quality dog and cat foods, treats and supplies. TA Associates has replaced former investor Rosser Capital Partners, which exited its stake in the company as part of the transaction. No financial

KKR is to acquire a majority stake in Laser Clinics Australia (LCA) while existing investor The Growth Fund will retain a minority stake in the Company. LCA is a provider of non-invasive aesthetic treatments in Australia with a network of more than 80 clinics supported by aligned franchisees and a

SCM Insurance Services (SCM) has secured a majority investment from funds affiliated with Warburg Pincus, a global private equity firm focused on growth investing. This major investment, along with the continued investment in SCM by TorQuest Partners, will provide SCM with access to important capital and strategic resources to continue

Meixin Global, a technology platform that lets asset managers access Chinese high-net-worth investors, has secured over USD5 million in its Series A financing round. Korea Investment Partners (KIP) led the round, joined by existing investor Bertelsmann Asia Investments (BAI) and new investors Tangzhu Capital and Liuhe Capital.   Most asset managers find

Foresight Group has invested GBP500,000 on behalf of the Foresight Williams Technology EIS Fund into Southampton-based Utonomy, an intelligent gas grid solutions provider. The transaction is the fund’s first investment. Established in 2015, Utonomy has developed an innovative technology for reducing leakage in gas distribution networks. Its unique “internet of

TPG Growth, the middle market and growth equity platform of alternative asset firm TPG, and QRG Enterprises Limited, the family office of the promoters of Havells Group, have made a minority investment in Campus Activewear (Campus). Campus is India’s largest casual sports and footwear brand. As part of the transaction,

Legal & General Capital (LGC), the principal investment arm of Legal & General Group, has completed its seventh venture capital platform deal with its investment in Oxford Sciences Innovation (OSI), a commercialisation platform, dedicated to breakthrough science and technology.  Formed out of Oxford University, OSI has successfully raised GBP580 million