Illumina Ventures, an independently-managed, healthcare-focused venture firm, has closed its second investment fund with total commitments of USD325 million, bringing its total capital under management to USD560 million. The latest fund is anchored by Illumina, Inc (Nasdaq: ILMN), with the majority of the total committed capital from other strategic and
Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ), a global investment group, is to acquire a significant stake in ICR, a specialist in strategic communications and advisory services. CDPQ will join with existing shareholders Investcorp, a leading global provider and manager of alternative investment products, and ICR team members, in
CDC Group, the UK’s development finance institution (DFI) and impact investor, has announced commitments totalling USD50.9 million to expand digital infrastructure, boost rural connectivity and accelerate digital technology access for rural and underserved communities across sub-Saharan Africa. The capital will support the continued growth of the ICT sector in the
Blackstone’s wholly-owned portfolio company Transmission Developers Inc (TDI), has been selected by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), as part of an extensive RFP process, to deliver clean, renewable power to New York City. Over the past decade, TDI and Hydro-Quebec have worked in partnership to
BlackRock Long Term Private Capital (LTPC) has acquired a majority interest in Summit Companies (Summit), a fire and life safety service and installation company, from CI Capital Partners (CI Capital). LTPC will partner with Summit’s management team to drive the company’s next phase of growth through geographic expansion and scaling
Software platform, Hicomply, has secured a GBP3 million investment from growth capital investor, BGF. The technology business enables SMEs to protect business data and effectively manage information security compliance against standards such as ISO 27001 and SOC. Hicomply gives companies the tools to build their information security management system
Audax Private Equity (Audax) has acquired a majority stake in GCX Mounting Solutions. Terms of the transaction have not been disclosed. Based in Petaluma, California, GCX is special in the design and manufacturing of healthcare-focused, mission-critical equipment mounting and mobility solutions, including branded-arms, mounts, and roll stands. Products are engineered
Airwallex has raised USD200 million in an oversubscribed Series E financing round, increasing the company’s valuation to USD4 billion. This latest investment follows an extended Series D capital raise earlier this year in March, cementing Airwallex’s position as one of the fastest growing unicorns amid an unprecedented business environment affected
White Oak Global Advisors (White Oak) has completed the acquisition of Finacity Corporation, a global specialist in working capital and trade finance funding solutions to global businesses. Finacity originates, structures and places over USD100 billion in trade finance receivables yearly with over 50 leading financial institutions in asset-backed security structures.
Searchlight Capital Partners (Searchlight), a global private investment firm, in partnership with asset manager British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI), is making a strategic investment in Adams Outdoor Advertising (Adams). Terms of the transaction have not been disclosed. Adams, founded in 1983 by Steve Adams, is the fourth largest, and
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