HKW, a middle-market private equity firm focused on growth-oriented companies, has acquired John M Floyd & Associates (JMFA), a provider of software and consulting solutions designed to optimise overdraft programs for regional/community banks and credit unions. Financial terms of the transaction have not been disclosed. Headquartered in Houston, Texas,
MMC Ventures, a research-led VC investor, has launched a new GBP100 million Scale Up Fund to provide expansion capital to its later-stage portfolio companies. The Scale Up Fund will provide primary capital to current portfolio companies that have grown beyond the mandate of MMC Ventures’ existing funds. The Scale Up
British Patient Capital, a subsidiary of the British Business Bank, has committed USD45 million to Balderton Capital Fund VII, as it closes at USD400 million. The fund will focus on the Series A stage to support outstanding founders at this critical point in a start-up’s journey. As with previous
Asian private equity firm NewQuest Partners has held the final close of its fourth dedicated secondary fund, NewQuest Asia Fund IV with over USD1 billion in total commitments, surpassing its initial target of USD850 million. The Fund increased its original hard cap of USD950 million to accommodate strong investor demand.
HDFH has formally launched the Global Digital Bank Consortium Blockchain Investment Fund at the 2nd China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai. Initiated by HDFH, Yillion Bank and Zhongguancun Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (ZVCA) in collaboration with domestic and international investors, the new fund will invest in digital
European retail sector investor, Alteri Investors (Alteri) is to acquire Blue Group Hold Co (the Group), the owner of Bensons for Beds, Harveys Furniture and upholstery and bedding manufacturers Reylon, Steinhoff UK Beds and Formation Furniture, from Steinhoff International Holdings NV (Steinhoff). Harveys and Bensons for Beds, which have been owned by
Mid-market private equity firm, Equistone Partners Europe (Equistone) is to acquire Brussels-based, Amadys, a provider of passive network equipment solutions to utility segments in Belgium and its surrounding countries, from the existing management team and Vectis Private Equity. The management team, led by CEO Hein Wilderjans, will continue to run
Northzone is to closed its latest fund Northzone IX with capital commitments of around YSD500 million. Oversubscribed fund attracted existing and new Limited Partners, and was raised at record speed, demonstrating strong global interest in the European early-stage venture capital market. The fund is one of the largest early stage
Guardian Capital Partners has invested in WS Acquisition, which operates two integrated divisions – Western Shelter Systems and CrewBoss. Guardian has partnered with the Company’s executive management team, led by CEO Michael Scala and CFO Greg Lyons, who will continue to operate the Company moving forward. Headquartered in Eugene, OR,
Habi, a Bogotá-based technology-driven real estate company dedicated to simplifying the lifecycle of homeownership in Latin America, has closed a USD5.5 million pre-seed round led by Tiger Global Management, as well as Homebrew and Zigg. Reshape Holdings, FJ Labs, Supernode Ventures among others also participated in the round. Co-founded
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