Global investment firms Bregal Investments and KKR are to sell global schools group Cognita to Jacobs Holding of Switzerland. Cognita operates over 70 schools across eight countries, educating more than 40,000 children. The organisation was established in 2004 by Bregal with the acquisition of a single school in the UK
Verdane Capital IX has closed a transaction with Skagerak Maturo containing Skagerak Venture Capital I’s and Skagerak Seed Capital II’s ownership in Zisson, a provider of cloud-based communication centre software, and Penetrace, a provider of software tools to marketing professionals. The plan is to launch the companies internationally. Both
The backers of some of Britain’s most successful technology and e-commerce businesses, including seven companies valued at over GBP1 billion, are to offer their expertise through a new investment boutique YYX Capital. Michael Jackson, former chairman of Sage and PartyGaming, has joined forces with James Cox, founder of sleep tech
UK software firm Ideagen has acquired Morgan Kai Group Ltd, an Audit Management software provider to both public and private sector organisations. With operations in Leeds, Yorkshire, and Chicago, Illinois, Morgan Kai Group Ltd currently generates GBP5.3 million in revenue with GBP3.2 million recurring. The organisation adds more than 370
NorthEdge Capital has invested for a significant majority stake in facilities management company Orbis Protect, backing an MBO with the existing management team led by CEO Guy Other and COO Ben Howard. Employing over 400 staff across its network of 19 depots, Orbis Protect provides a range of vacant property
RootPath, a biotechnology company developing a powerful personalised T cell therapy platform that bridges precision medicine and cancer immunotherapy, has closed a USD7 million seed funding round led by Sequoia China with participation from Volcanics Venture, BV (Baidu Ventures) and Nest.Bio Ventures. The company, which was launched in 2017 by
Law firm Paul Hastings is advising Golfzon Newdin and its affiliates (Golfzon) on the acquisition of 100 per cent of the equity interest in Leadbetter Golf Academies, a US-based golf instruction institute founded by legendary golf coach David Leadbetter. Launched in 1983, Leadbetter Golf Academies consists of a network of
Pagaya, a financial technology company focused on the asset management and institutional investment markets, has closed a USD14 million Series B funding round co-led by venture capital fund Oak HC/FT and Harvey Golub, former Chairman and CEO of American Express. A diverse group of world-class investors participated in the round,
ORIX Corporation USA (ORIX USA) has completed its acquisition of NXT Capital, which is now a new subsidiary of ORIX USA. “NXT Capital is now a strategic part of ORIX USA’s asset management and middle-market growth engine,” says Hideto Nishitani, ORIX USA chairman, president and CEO. “We are fortunate to
Nebula Genomics has raised USD4.3 million in seed financing with participation from 10 leading venture capital firms. The funds will support the company’s mission to usher in the era of personal genome sequencing by creating a trusted, secure, and decentralized marketplace for genomic data. The company also has forged
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