Silverfleet Capital, in conjunction with mergermarket, has published the findings of its European Buy & Build Monitor for H1 2015. The Buy & Build Monitor tracks global add-on activity undertaken by European headquartered companies backed by private equity. A total of 143 add-ons were reported in H1 2015 compared to
Private equity firm Shore Capital Partners has completed the recapitalisation of Florida Autism Center (FAC) and the formation of SCP Autism Services. Florida Autism Center provides centre-based applied behaviour analysis (ABA) treatment services to children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). In addition, the Company offers a private school program
Neuberger Berman has closed the NB Private Debt Fund, which invests in the debt of private equity-backed companies, including uni-tranche loans, second lien loans and mezzanine debt securities of companies in both the primary issuance and secondary market. The fund closed on over USD620 million of limited partner commitments. The
Infrastructure investment in Japan has traditionally been dominated by government-related entities and infrastructure companies, with limited private capital participation. However, the investment climate for the asset class has seen some favourable changes in recent years with the revision of the PFI Law (Act on Promotion of Private Finance Initiatives) in
Praesidian Capital, a leading provider of debt capital for small and mid-sized businesses, has exited its USD17.4 million first lien debt investment in John’s Incredible Pizza Company. “Praesidian was a terrific partner for John’s,” says John Parlet (pictured), John’s CEO and founder. “Their participation came at the right time to
WHP Group, a mobile telecoms services provider, has acquired Paragon Telecoms as the company looks to increase market share and broaden its offering in the fast moving telecoms industry. Founded in 1988, Warrington-based WHP employs over 300 staff and is the longest established provider of professional and network support services to
UK private equity house Maven Capital Partners has achieved a 7.1x total return multiple on exit from Newhaven based point-of-sale (POS) cash management specialist Cash Bases Limited, following its merger with US company APG Cash Drawer (APG). Maven clients funded the MBO of Cash Bases in 2004, and the Maven
Using information from the recently released Preqin Investor Outlook: Alternative Assets H2 2015, Preqin explores institutional investors’ objectives, satisfaction with returns and activity within the real estate asset class in this extract from Preqin Real Estate Spotlight. Investor objectives for real estate A diverse range of institutional investors choose to
Togethera, the private photo and messaging platform aimed at families and close friendship groups has successfully closed a GBP220,000 crowd-funding round with Crowdcube. The app – started by TrustedPlaces founder, Sokratis Papafloratos and former Facebook staffer Matt Dempsey – has seen a surge in sign-ups over the last year as
On-line travel business Momondo Group has secured a GBP10 million working capital line of credit from Silicon Valley Bank, the bank of the world’s most innovative businesses and their investors. Momondo will use this facility to provide additional liquidity as the business pursues its ongoing growth strategy through global expansion
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