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BGF’s South West team invests in BFF Nonwovens

BFF Nonwovens has secured a multi-million pound funding package from BGF (Business Growth Fund) and Lloyds Bank to pursue its growth ambitions in the UK and overseas.  Based in Bridgwater, Somerset, the company specialises in the production of high quality, bespoke technical fabrics for niche markets. Its products have a

Avantium raises EUR20m in a financing round led by PMV

Chemical technology company Avantium has closed a financing round of EUR20 million led by PMV, an independent investment company for Flanders, FPIM, a Belgian Federal Holding and Investment Company, and Avantium’s existing shareholders. The funds will be used to commercialize the YXY technology for producing 100 per cent biobased packaging

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CAIA rolls out new “Mind the Gap” campaign

The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Association, a global leader in alternative investment education, has embarked on its first international branding campaign.  Titled “Mind the Gap,” CAIA’s new campaign incorporates creative advertising in the London Underground system, social media outreach to CAIA Members and prospective Members, and educational events designed

Ambienta acquires control of Calucem Group

Ambienta has led the acquisition of Calucem Group (Calucem) from ARGUS Capital Partners II. Calucem ranks No2 in the world as a Calcium Aluminate Cements (CAC) developer, manufacturer and distributor and is one of only a few competitors with global reach in the sector. With annual revenues approaching EUR50 million,

z9 Capital launches USD25m VC fund

z9 Capital (z9) has launched a USD25 million venture capital fund at eMerge Americas. z9 invests USD250,000-USD4 million in early-stage, founder-led companies that have demonstrated product-market fit and are seeking growth capital.  z9’s investment thesis is rooted in active management and is the first of its kind, in South Florida,

Healthcare broker receives investment from Isle of Man based MAC Group

North West-based specialist medical and healthcare broker, Nugent Santé is to embark on expansion plans following the acquisition of 50 per cent of its business by the MAC Group for an undisclosed sum. Nugent Santé, which was formed last year by its managing director, Paul Nugent, officially launched in January

The Capital Partnership to acquire Northgate Capital

The Capital Partnership, a private investment office and independent asset manager, is to acquire Northgate Capital, the California-based venture capital and private equity investment firm, from Religare and members of the firm’s management team.  Religare, the India-based diversified financial services group, acquired a majority interest in Northgate in 2010. Completion

Geli closes USD7m Series A investment

Geli, a supplier of software and networking solutions to the energy storage industry, has completed a USD7 million Series A funding round led by a clean energy investment office and Shell Technology Ventures.  Shell Technology Ventures (STV), the venture division of globally integrated energy company Royal Dutch Shell (RDS.A), brings

Blue Water Energy makes investment in energy business

Carey Olsen has advised long-standing client, Blue Water Energy (BWE), on its acquisition of a controlling stake in Px Group, a company that specialises in the energy, engineering and process industries.  Px Group has been growing steadily for a number of years and the deal provides it with access to

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