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Evotec completes Just.Bio acquisition

Evotec SE has completed its acquisition of Just Biotherapeutics (Just.Bio). Evotec says the deal will strengthen its multimodality approach to R&D. Evotec acquired Just.Bio to integrate its machine-learning technologies and agile, flexible methods for the design, development, and manufacturing of biologics into Evotec’s drug discovery offerings.  Just.Bio’s 95 employees and

ClearCourse acquires digital strategy and CRM provider Trillium

ClearCourse Partnership (ClearCourse), a group of innovative technology companies providing software, services and digital capabilities to the membership, events & bookings and sports & leisure sectors, has acquired, a provider of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software and digital strategy consultancy.  Trillium is the 11th company to join ClearCourse since its

Aliter-backed Edwin James Group makes fifth acquisition

Aliter Capital-backed Edwin James Group (EJG), has completed its fifth acquisition – Peak42 Limited (Peak42) – just two weeks after acquiring Jex Engineering.  Peak42 specialises in control and automation technology with core expertise in system integration, consultancy and performance management, with strong and established relationships with several high-profile manufacturing and

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NCR acquires D3 Technology

NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), a technology provider for the financial industry, has acquired D3 Technology, a provider of online and mobile banking for the Large Financial Institution (LFI) market.  Adding D3 immediately expands NCR Digital Banking into new market segments, including US large banks and over time, international banks.  

Ancala acquires 50 per cent interest in Dragon LNG from Petronas

Ancala Partners (Ancala), an independent infrastructure investment manager, has acquired a 50 per cent interest in Dragon LNG, a liquefied natural gas (LNG) regasification terminal located at Milford Haven, Wales.  Ancala acquired the interest on behalf of its managed funds from Petronas LNG Sdn. Bhd., a subsidiary of Petroliam Nasional

Capzanine renamed CAPZA

Capzanine, an independent asset manager and private investment house for small and mid-sized companies, has changed its name to CAPZA. With 15 years of growth under its belt, CAPZA now offers capabilities in four European countries (France, Germany, Spain and Italy). On the back of its unique track-record, CAPZA early

Student engagement platform secures funding to expand in North America

An Edinburgh company whose software platform helps universities to engage and recruit students has secured a GBP1.8 million investment from Mercia Fund Managers, the Scottish Investment Bank’s Co-Investment Fund and existing angel investors. This latest funding round will allow GeckoLabs to more than double the size of its team and

Maven Capital Partners exits GEV Group with sale to Bridges Fund Management

Private equity house Maven Capital Partners (Maven) has sold  GEV Group Holdings Limited (GEV) to Bridges Fund Management generating 2.7x returns for Maven investors. The existing management team, led by CEO David Fletcher, is re-investing as part of the deal and will continue to lead the business. Headquartered in Hull,

Private equity managers still underestimate impact of green finance

Research carried out by Guernsey Finance has revealed rising interest in green investment from private equity managers, but it also flags that they underestimate the funding requirements and commercial opportunity for limiting global warming. Three-quarters of those surveyed had increased exposure in green and sustainable finance and everyone planned to

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