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Diversis Capital invests in Black Box Intelligence

Black Box Intelligence, the specialist in data and actionable insights for the restaurant industry, has received a significant growth investment from Diversis Capital Partners, a Los Angeles-based buy-out firm focused on software and technology-enabled organisations.“This is an exciting day for our employees, clients, partners and the industry at large,” says

HKW portfolio company Infab acquires MediDrapes

Middle-market private equity firm HKW’s portfolio company Infab Corporation (Infab) has acquired MediDrapes (MediDrapes), a provider of sterile disposable protective drapes for medical imaging equipment. The financial terms of the transaction have not been disclosed.  MediDrapes provides a suite of sterile disposable protective coverings for medical imaging equipment. It offers covers

Albion Capital launches GBP45m VCT fundraising

Albion Capital is seeking to raise up to GBP45 million through top up offers for five of its venture capital trusts. The fundraising targets the following amounts across the Albion VCT range: Albion Technology & General VCT PLC – GBP14 million; Kings Arms Yard VCT PLC – GBP12 million; Albion

Sambro International secures new GBP13m working capital facility

Toy manufacturer and distributor Sambro International Ltd is assessing growth opportunities after securing a GBP13 million funding package with Barclays Bank. The Manchester-based business, achieved strong sales in 2020 despite the challenges imposed by the pandemic. Sambro employs more than 90 staff and has offices in Bury, Hong Kong and Amsterdam. 

Tilley Chemical Company partners with SK Capital

Funds advised by SK Capital Partners have made a controlling investment in Tilley Chemical Company, a distributor and value-added service provider of specialty chemicals and lubricants. SK Capital’s investment will serve as the basis for a new strategic partnership with the Tilley family, who will continue to retain a significant ownership

Verdane and EQT to merge FocusVision and Confirmit

Verdane and EQT are to merge their respective portfolio companies Confirmit and FocusVision, majority owned by EQT Mid Market US. The combined company will be led by Confirmit CEO Kyle Ferguson and supported by members of both the FocusVision and Confirmit management teams. FocusVision offers a comprehensive suite of experience insights

Behrman Capital’s Emmes acquires Neox

The Emmes Company (Emmes), a full-service clinical research organisation (CRO) dedicated to supporting the advancement of human health and biopharmaceutical innovation and a portfolio company of Behrman Capital, has acquired Neox. Financial terms of the transaction have not been disclosed.

BGF Invests GBP6m in global animation studio Snipple

BGF – the UK’s most active investor – has invested GBP6 million in global animation studio, Snipple, to support its ambitious growth plans to develop its own IP and content. BGF will take a minority share.Under the leadership of London based CEO Kaine Pate, Snipple Animation has worked consistently with

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