JZ Capital Partners (JZCP), a London listed fund that invests in US and European micro-cap companies and US real estate, has realised two of its investments, Southern Petroleum Laboratories (SPL) and Metpar, for a combined USD11.5 million. JZCP received proceeds of USD8.4 million from the sale of SPL, a provider
EQT’s first US-dedicated fund, EQT Mid Market US, closed on 30 September with commitments of USD726 million. The EQT Mid Market US fund applies a growth buyout investment strategy which involves developing and transforming good companies into stronger, more sustainable businesses. The fund will make control and co-control investments
Investment and advisory business Edition Capital has launched First Edition EIS, an investment fund that aims to provide growth support for businesses in the media and entertainment sectors. The fund, which is targeting an initial raise of up to GBP20 million, will focus on the live entertainment, television, venues and
Calculus Capital, a private equity fund manager and Enterprise Investment Scheme and VCT provider, has sold its investment in Human Race, a UK mass participation sports company, to Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO). ASO is the company behind Le Tour de France, the Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris and many other
Law firm Paul Hastings has advised the Weber family on the sale of a majority interest in Weber Automotive to the independent private equity fund Ardian. The transaction was signed after undergoing a competitive bidder process in which Ardian emerged as highest bidder. The parties have agreed not to
Management and technology consultancy Brickendon has merged with Spaarks, a software consultancy specialising in rapid technology-led business solutions. The merger is expected to grow the combined business by 150 per cent over the next 12 months. The combined group will have an expanded range of solutions to further support clients
Omnia has entered the UK retail investor market with the launch of a new bond proposition – the Omnia Corporate Bond – which will provide the Swiss investment house with an alternative source of finance to fund its investment activities. Omnia says the bond also creates an opportunity for investors
Investment firm Fundamental Asset Management, specialists in the AIM market, reports that despite a quiet month for new issues, the market has seen strong performance in share prices for many companies. Fundamental’s Chris Boxall says that new issue activity on AIM virtually ground to a halt in September with only one
BioVentures Investors has held the closing of its fourth fund at USD87 million. The Wellesley, Massachusetts, venture fund will invest in high-value-added medical technology enterprises (MedTech) such as medical devices and diagnostics. The fund’s focus is on technology with the potential to provide important benefits to patients, physicians and
KKR and TowerBrook are acquiring a minority stake in cloud provider OVH for EUR250 million of growth capital. The funds will allow OVH to take advantage of the expanding market for cloud and internet infrastructure services, while also broadening its customer base and services in new geographies. The Klaba
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