Investments

CDC commits over USD50m of new funding to expand digital infrastructure in sub-Saharan Africa

21 September 2021

CDC Group, the UK’s development finance institution (DFI) and impact investor, has announced commitments totalling USD50.9 million to expand digital infrastructure, boost rural connectivity and accelerate digital technology access for rural and underserved communities across sub-Saharan Africa. The capital will support the continued growth of the ICT sector in the

Tikehau Capital to arrange financing on behalf of CVC for its acquisition of BIP

15 September 2021

Tikehau Capital, the global alternative asset management group, has arranged a HoldCo PIK financing to support CVC Capital Partners Fund VIII (“CVC”) and BIP equity partners in its investment in BIP, a management consulting company specialised in digital transformation and innovation. Founded in Italy in 2003, BIP is a leading

Private Investors back Hambro secondaries fund acquiring founder stakes in tech companies

15 September 2021

Clients of Connection Capital, the specialist private client investment business, have collectively invested GBP5 million into HP Access Fund II, a specialist venture capital (VC) fund focused on buying secondary stakes in later stage investments in the UK and European technology companies.

HIG WhiteHorse refinances Kermel

15 September 2021

HIG WhiteHorse, a credit affiliate of global investment firm HIG Capital (“HIG”), has arranged a refinancing package for Kermel (the “Company”), which also includes a growth capital component. Kermel is a technical fibre manufacturer for flame and heat resistant clothing. The Company manufactures polyamide-imide fibres for garments dedicated to personal

Carbon Direct invests EUR15m in 7 per cent stake in Calix’s LEILAC business

15 September 2021

Australian technology company Calix Limited (ASX: CXL) (“Calix” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce global decarbonisation investor Carbon Direct Capital Management has invested EUR15 million for a 6.98 per cent equity stake in Calix subsidiary, the LEILAC Group, which is dedicated to the commercialisation and ongoing development of Calix’s

Latticework Capital Management partners with Healthcare Building Solutions

15 September 2021

Latticework Capital Management, a Dallas-based private equity firm focused on partnering with entrepreneurially minded management teams to build leading healthcare companies, has made a strategic investment in Healthcare Building Solutions (HBS). Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, HBS offers project management, transition planning and facility activation services, medical

Verlinvest leads USD41.5m Investment in Who Gives A Crap

15 September 2021

Who Gives A Crap raises AUD41.5 million, in a funding round led by Verlinvest, to accelerate its mission to help two billion people around the world access clean toilets and safe water. The company donates 50 per cent of all profits to the cause, and has donated over USD10 million

Invenium closes USD25m Series A round led by Apex Group

15 September 2021

Inveniam Capital Partners, is to close its USD25 million Series-A round this month with lead investments from global financial services provider, Apex Group, K20 Fund, Dev.Pro, and Global Blockchain Ventures. Inveniam Capital Partners’ software platform, Inveniam.io™, is the operating system for real asset data in the rapidly developing decentralised market.

Colizey raises EUR8m in Series A funding round

15 September 2021

Colizey, an online French marketplace dedicated to sports goods, has secured EUR8 million in a Series A funding round, led by Cathay Innovation, which brings together historic investors Aglaé Ventures, Cassius Family and Tony Parker, as well as new investors including Teddy Riner. Colizey previously raised EUR2.5 million in its

Peach Finance secures USD20m in Series A finding led by Canapi Ventures

15 September 2021

Peach Finance (Peach), a modern SaaS-based loan servicing platform, has raised USD20 million in a Series A funding round led by Canapi Ventures with participation from existing and new investors, SciFi VC, Caffeinated Capital, Nyca Partners and Moore Specialty Credit. The funding will support Peach’s continued expansion within the growing

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Investments

CDC commits over USD50m of new funding to expand digital infrastructure in sub-Saharan Africa

Tikehau Capital to arrange financing on behalf of CVC for its acquisition of BIP

Private Investors back Hambro secondaries fund acquiring founder stakes in tech companies

HIG WhiteHorse refinances Kermel

Carbon Direct invests EUR15m in 7 per cent stake in Calix’s LEILAC business

Latticework Capital Management partners with Healthcare Building Solutions

Verlinvest leads USD41.5m Investment in Who Gives A Crap

Invenium closes USD25m Series A round led by Apex Group

Colizey raises EUR8m in Series A funding round

Peach Finance secures USD20m in Series A finding led by Canapi Ventures

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