This extract from the Preqin Investor Outlook: Alternative Assets, H2 2015 analyses the responses gathered in Preqin’s latest round of investor interviews to find out what investors in private equity believe are the biggest issues they face at present. Preqin’s recent survey exposed valuations, deal flow and fee pressure as
Franklin Square Capital Partners its senior secured investment in Blueprint Sub (doing business as iSqFt), a provider of software and bid information to the commercial construction industry. The increased commitment finances the merger of iSqFt and CMD Group, a Norcross, GA headquartered provider of construction information. The financing was provided
Reelio, an influencer marketing platform that connects global brands with today’s hottest digital stars, has raised USD5 million in Series A funding. The round was led by a global syndicate of investors in strategically important markets, adding global breadth to the industry depth represented by Reelio’s existing investors (which include
This extract from the Preqin Investor Outlook: Alternative Assets, H2 2015 features data gathered in our latest investor interviews (conducted June 2015) and focuses on hedge fund investors’ plans for the coming year. A larger proportion of investors plan to invest less capital in hedge funds over the next year than are planning to invest
Talem Africa (Talem) has bought 100 per cent of the shares of Silver Food, the largest fish canning facility in Morocco, and its two wholly-owned subsidiaries SOPCODA and Silver Fishing. The three companies were part of Anouar Invest, a Moroccan family-owned conglomerate. Founded in 2004 and based in Casablanca, Morocco,
Wakefield headquartered Prism Medical, a manufacturer and provider of specialist mobility and handling equipment, has completed the acquisition of Smirthwaite Limited for an undisclosed sum. The deal with Smirthwaite represents the fourth acquisition completed by Prism Medical since the GBP30million MBO supported by LDC in April 2014. During LDC’s tenure,
Following an initial announcement in July, JTC has formally completed its acquisition of Kleinwort Benson’s Fund Administration business, taking the company’s global headcount to over 450 staff. Completion follows receipt of approvals from the relevant regulatory authorities and sees JTC add to its existing operations in the Channel Islands, as
Markit, a provider of financial information services, is to acquire DealHub, a provider of trade processing and trading services to the foreign exchange market. The acquisition will enable Markit to offer customers a comprehensive solution for FX across venue connectivity, trading services, trade confirmation and management, clearing and regulatory reporting.
Stearns Holdings, LLC, parent company of Stearns Lending, LLC, a leading national mortgage lender with wholesale, retail, correspondent, and strategic alliance business channels, announced today that Funds managed by the private equity group of Blackstone are to acquire a majority stake in Stearns Holdings, parent company of Stearns Lending, a
Morgenthaler Private Equity (MPE) has recapitalised Polytek Development Corp, a manufacturer of liquid mould rubbers and casting plastics. Customers use Polytek's proprietary chemicals to create flexible molds in order to reproduce highly-detailed, complex objects in a variety of industrial and consumer applications, including concrete casting, special effects, tooling, sculpture, and
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