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SouChe raises USD335 million in Series E round led by Alibaba

SouChe has closed its Series E funding round led by Alibaba with participation from Warburg Pincus, Primavera Capital and CMB International. This round is less than 12 months from the USD100 million Series C round in November 2016 led by Ant Financial, and less than six months from the USD180

Roynat Equity Partners sells interest in Comtrad Strategic Sourcing

Roynat Equity Partners and Tepper Holdings Inc (THI) have sold their majority equity ownership interest in Comtrad Strategic Sourcing (Comtrad) to Ardenton Capital Corporation and Comtrad President, Jim Long.   Based in Mississauga, Ontario, Comtrad is a leading importer and distributor of hardware and component products to furniture, kitchen and bath

Noci Media launches media and entertainment PE investment opportunity for UHNWIs

A California film, television, and digital entertainment company has opened a limited window for ultra high net worth investors looking for a private alternative investment. Noci Media is targeting self made entrepreneurs, mass affluent investors, and multi generational family offices for a new private equity opportunity that offers a low

Carey Olsen and Ipes advise Phoenix Equity Partners on GBP415m fund

Carey Olsen and Ipes in Guernsey have assisted Phoenix Equity Partners with the launch of the firm’s fourth fund, which has closed with commitments of GBP415 million. Phoenix Equity Partners (PEP) is a leading private equity investor working with entrepreneurial teams to help grow medium-sized, UK-based companies valued at up

Ardian-backed Italmatch Chemicals acquires Sudamfos do Brasil

Italmatch Chemicals, a specialist in the production and marketing of performance additives for lubricants, industrial water & process treatment, oil & gas, and plastics backed by private equity firm Ardian, has acquired Sudamfos do Brasil, a distribution company, specialised in marketing of phosphonates, phosphates and other specialty chemical products, through

Argand Partners acquire OASE

New York-based private equity firm Argand Partners (Argand) has acquired Oase Management (OASE). Terms of the transaction have not been disclosed. OASE is a provider of outdoor water gardening products with a growing presence in indoor aquatics products, which are sold under their biOrb and Highline programs. Founded in 1949,

Arma Partners advises IDBS on sale to Danaher Corp

Arma Partners has acted as exclusive financial advisor to IDBS, a leader in enterprise scientific informatics platforms, on its sale to Danaher Corporation (NYSE: DHR), a global science and technology innovator with more than 20 operating companies spanning healthcare, environmental and industrial sectors.  Founded by entrepreneur Neil Kipling, IDBS provides

Scottish Equity Partners invests in Dotmatics

Scottish Equity Partners (SEP) has made a significant investment in Dotmatics, a scientific informatics software provider delivering enterprise solutions tailored to the modern, highly collaborative and mobile scientific environments. Dotmatics provides solutions for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, academia, food and beverage, oil and gas, and agrochemical industries. The funding will enable Dotmatics

Assetz Capital reports six months profit and growth

Assetz Capital, one of the UK’s fastest growing peer-to-peer alternative finance platforms, has reported a continuation of profit for its half year results. The company has recorded a seven-figure pre-tax profit in the six months from April to September 2017, in keeping with the profitability recorded for the entire 2016/17 financial

Cinven to acquire majority stake in Planasa

International private equity firm Cinven is to acquire a majority stake in Planasa, a global operator in the agri-food sector, for a consideration of approximately EUR450 million. Planasa specialises in plant research, nursery and fresh produce.  Alexandre Darbonne, CEO and current owner of the company, will continue to hold a

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