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KKR to invest in Tarena International

KKR is making a strategic investment into Tarena International, a provider of professional education services in China. KKR’s investment recognises the opportunities in China’s professional training market. In 2014, the industry reached USD12 billion, according to IDC, representing CAGR of more than 11% over the past four years. However, the

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iA Financial Group makes second investment in Australia

iA Financial Group has made a second investment in Australia, a debenture with a 25‑year term, in the context of a private-public infrastructure project in Western Australia. iA Financial Group made its first investment in the Australian continent in September 2014 with a debenture in the amount of AUD25 million

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The top 100 investors in infrastructure

In this extract from Preqin Infrastructure Spotlight – June 2015, Stephen Yates looks at the 100 largest institutional investors in infrastructure and the extent to which they influence the asset class, examining their make-up, investment preferences and future plans. A growing number of institutional investors are moving into the infrastructure

Artesian Solutions secures USD8m to boost further rapid growth

Artesian Solutions has secured a USD8 million Series B investment led by Octopus Investments and Kreos Capital, helping the company to continue its rapid growth trajectory which this month saw it reach a milestone of 25,000 users. The investment coincides with the appointment of a new senior figure to the

TPG Growth and Satya Capital form African investment partnership

TPG Growth, the global middle market and growth equity platform of TPG, and Satya Capital Limited have formed partnership to focus on new investments in Africa.  The relationship will bring together the global strength and resources of TPG's investment platform, and the regional expertise and relationships of Satya and founding

Connexus Equity Management Partners invests in Artisan Outdoor

Connexus Equity Management Partners has closed a majority investment in Artisan Outdoor, LLC (Artisan), a professional services firm specialising in the design, build and maintenance of outdoor living spaces for the luxury home market.  Services provided by Artisan include landscape, hardscape, pools, spas, water features, fire places, fire pits, outdoor

GSI Health closes VC round

GSI Health it has received an investment from Rittenhouse Ventures, a Philadelphia-based venture capital firm that invests in emerging technology companies.  GSI Health will use the funding to support the company’s expansion into new markets across the country. GSI Health’s cloud-based software solutions offer a big-picture view into patient care

Palamon invests in Il Bisonte

Palamon Capital Partners, a pan-European growth investor, has invested in Il Bisonte, a high quality Italian luxury leather accessories brand.  The terms of the transaction have not been disclosed. Founded in 1970 in Florence by Wanny di Filippo, Il Bisonte is one of the few remaining independent Italian brands for

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AXA Strategic Ventures invests in PolicyGenius

AXA Strategic Ventures has made its first investment in a US company – PolicyGenius. Founded in July 2014, PolicyGenius offers an online platform for consumers to review coverage and confidently research and compare quotes for term life, long-term disability, renters and pet insurance. “We launched AXA Strategic Ventures to invest

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Shepherd Direct receives GBP10m investment from BGF

A management team whose experience of leading and growing businesses spans First Direct, Egg and Mortgageforce has received a GBP10 million investment from BGF to implement further growth plans for residential property services company Shepherd Direct. Shepherd Direct, headquartered in Nottingham, manages more than 150,000 property valuations a year for

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