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PSG portfolio company Sympa partners with Recruitee

Sympa, a provider of core HR software in the Nordics and Recruitee, a provider of applicant tracking systems (ATS) in central Europe and the USA, are combining to create a digital HR solutions offering. The collaboration brings both companies’ software solutions under one umbrella, providing companies with a full suite

Hamilton Lane closes fifth secondaries fund at USD3.9bn

Private markets investment management firm Hamilton Lane has held the final close of Hamilton Lane Secondary Fund V, a global and diversified private equity secondary vehicle, with USD3.9 billion of capital commitments, exceeding its USD3 billion target and marking Hamilton Lane’s largest fundraise to-date. Fund V received strong demand from

Flashpoint launches secondary fund targeting USD200 million

International technology investment firm, Flashpoint has launched a secondary fund, targeting USD200 million, having completed a first close of USD70 million.  The fund, aimed at later-stage tech companies, will provide liquidity for early-stage shareholders, as well as allow companies to consolidate their cap tables whilst adding significant value through the

Baird Capital sells portfolio company Collingwood Lighting

Private equity firm Baird Capital has sold its portfolio company Collingwood Lighting (Collingwood) to Ambienta. The terms of the transaction have not been disclosed. Collingwood is headquartered in Sywell, Northamptonshire, and is a leading designer and supplier of residential, commercial and exterior luminaires into the professional refurbishment and new-build markets

Charlotte Seward, Investec

ESG isn’t just a ‘nice to have’

By Charlotte Seward (pictured), private banker at Investec – As anyone working in financial services will know, ESG is here to stay, and this is certainly clear from speaking with my clients in the private equity space.

Personetics secures USD75m investment from Warburg Pincus

Personetics, a global provider of data-driven personalisation and customer engagement solutions for banks and financial services providers, has raised USD75 million in growth funding from Warburg Pincus, a global private equity firm focused on growth investing.  Personetics is backed by Viola Ventures, Lightspeed Ventures, Sequoia Capital and Nyca Partners. Terms

London Technology Club takes part in TIER’s USD250m fundraise

The London Technology Club (LTC), has invested in TIER, a European provider of micro-mobility solutions, as part of a USD250 million fundraising round.  Launched in October 2018, TIER has successfully expanded its offer to more than 90 cities across 10 countries worldwide. The investment by LTC members was made through

Micro-satellite specialist Umbra raise USD32m in venture funding

Umbra, a Santa Barbara-based intelligence and technology company, has raised USD32 million in an equity financing led by the family office venture fund of John Burbank, founder of hedge fund Passport Capital. The company’s existing investors – CrossCut Ventures, Starbridge Ventures, Hemisphere Ventures, PonValley, and others – also participated. Umbra

YourZooki secures GBP1.6m funding package

Premium liquid supplements specialist YourZooki has secured a GBP1.6 million funding facility with Metro Bank as it looks to accelerate its expansion into North American markets. The new funding comes as revenues trebled in the previous twelve months, with online demand rising 750 per cent during the pandemic.   The

IGEL secures growth investment from TA Associates

Global growth private equity firm TA Associates (TA) is to make a majority investment in IGEL, the provider of the next-gen edge OS for cloud workspaces.   TA joins existing IGEL investor C Melchers GmbH & Co KG (Melchers), which has been IGEL’s primary investor since its founding in 2001 and

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