Prudential has provided GBP85 million to build the new hospital, which is designed to ensure Edinburgh maintains its reputation as a world-class centre of excellence in medicine. The new building in Little France will replace the existing Royal Hospital for Sick Children, and include services from the Department of Clinical
WeTransfer, the global file-transfer service, has completed a major Series A round of funding from top-tier investor, Highland Capital Partners Europe. The funding round will support the rapid growth of WeTransfer across the US, Europe and beyond. Highland Capital Partners Europe, which has previously invested in Matchesfashion.com and Brandwatch in
Asset management firm Victory Park Capital (VPC) is strengthening its capabilities in the asset liquidation industry through an investment in Yellen Partners, an asset liquidation company. VPC plans to combine Yellen Partners with existing portfolio company Reich Brothers Holdings, which focuses on capital and surplus asset solutions. The expanded platform
MetLife invested, through MetLife Private Capital Investors (MPCI), USD8.4 billion in corporate private placements, infrastructure debt and other private transactions during 2014. MetLife is a leader in the private placement marketplace, managing a portfolio of USD56 billion in private securities investments, including USD42 billion in corporate debt and USD9 billion
UK Business Secretary Vince Cable has announced a new investment of GBP60m by the UK Green Investment Bank (GIB) and the Strathclyde Pension Fund (SPF) in UK community-scale renewable energy projects, through Albion Community Power (ACP). ACP is a power generation company that builds, controls and operates community-scale renewable energy
The Riverside Company has invested in German cycling e-commerce specialist Bike24, which offers bicycle components and related equipment to consumers across Europe and around the world. Bike24 has a leading position in the German market, with a recognised brand, great reputation in the bicycle enthusiast segment, huge product offering and
Omnes Capital is investing EUR9 million in Cogepart, leader in express shipping and delivery services for retail and business customers, as part of a primary OBO (owner buy out). Based in Marseille and founded in 1986 by the current owner and manager Jérôme Dor, Cogepart is a leading player in
Gerchen Keller Capital has held the close of its newest private investment fund, GKC Credit Opportunities, LP, with more than USD475 million in commitments. Together with its two litigation finance funds and other pooled vehicles, GKC has invested or manages more than USD800 million in assets. GKC is now
Peaked Hill Partners (PHP) is to provide EUR60 million in new capital to Arc International to support the company’s turnaround and growth strategy. Arc International is the world’s largest producer of glass tableware, with headquarters in Arques, France. The Ibled-Durand family, which has controlled the company for more than
Illuminate Financial Management LLP (“IFM”) is pleased to announce that The founding partners of Capsicum Private Office, the UK based Family Office representing the Chilton family, have taken a stake in Illuminate Financial Management. Capsicum will also invest in IFM’s FinTech Opportunities Fund (“FinTech Fund”) which is now in its
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