HSBC Asset Management has launched a UK-focused direct lending investment capability as part of the firm’s ambition to grow its alternative investments platform. The new capability has been developed in partnership with HSBC UK Bank (HSBC UK), a leading originator of senior secured loans to middle market private equity-backed companies
Growth Capital Partners (GCP), a UK mid-market private equity firm that specialises in partnering with owner-managers, has exited its investment in Infinity Works, one of the UK’s leading digital transformation consultancies. Infinity Works is being acquired by global professional services company Accenture. GCP invested in Infinity Works in March 2019
EW GROUP, a German strategic holding company in the field of animal breeding, health, nutrition and diagnostics, has acquired Hygiena, a specialist in food safety and environmental testing solutions. The terms of the transaction have not been disclosed. The transaction is expected to close in March 2021. Hygiena, headquartered in
Colossi Games, a specialist in role-playing games (RPG), has secured USD2.5 million in a seed round led by EQT Ventures, with participation from existing investor Play Ventures. Colossi Games is a Cyprus-based games studio, which is creating the first ever social survival game on mobile. The funding will be used
Billhop, a Swedish company which enables businesses and individuals to pay their invoices by credit card, has closed a EUR4 million Series A investment round from financial technology VC Element Ventures (www.elementventures.vc). A majority of suppliers do not accept card payments due to processing fees and administration involved, and not
Citizens M&A Advisory served as the exclusive M&A advisor to Bionix Development Corporation on its recapitalisation by Argosy Private Equity. Bionix, headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, is a leading developer of innovative healthcare products for single-use ear, nasal and wound care applications, among others. Co-founded in 1984 by Drew Milligan, PhD,
Axiom Space, which is developing the first commercial space station, has raised USD130 million in Series B funding. The round was led by C5 Capital and includes Declaration Partners (the investment firm backed by David M Rubenstein), Moelis Dynasty Investments, The Venture Collective, Hemisphere Ventures, and Starbridge Venture Capital. The
Outpost VFX, a UK-headquartered film and TV visual effects company, has secured a multi-million pound investment from funds managed by YFM Equity Partners (YFM) which will enable it to develop its infrastructure, company culture and proprietary platforms, as well as providing a solid base for further international growth across its
Growth capital investor VGC Partners is targeting investments in disruptive future sectors including gaming, luxury e-commerce brands and voice tech, following the firm’s most active 12 months to date. The firm is now 50 per cent invested in its flagship GBP50 million fund, with deals completed with London-based luxury trainer
Mobile authentication platform tru.ID is exiting stealth mode to announce it has secured a GBP3 million funding round from investors including Episode 1, MMC Ventures and NHN Ventures. tru.ID has been launched by experienced industry insiders to help developers eliminate passwords and bring user authentication into the 21st century.
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