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Audax private equity closes 900th acquisition

Audax Private Equity (Audax) has closed its 900th acquisition – Northborough Dental Associates, a dental office in Northborough, Massachusetts by Audax portfolio company 42 North Dental.  The acquisition of Northborough Dental Associates is 42 North’s 21st add-on acquisition under Audax ownership. “We are proud to have reached this milestone as

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Assetz Capital adds dedicated private fund for institutional investors

Assetz Capital has added a new private fund for institutional investors, in collaboration with a specialist marketplace lending fund manager. The fund gives institutional investors and family offices an additional and dedicated channel to invest in loans on the Assetz Capital marketplace. Established in Luxembourg, the private fund is eligible

OpenFin raises USD17m in Series C funding from Wells Fargo and Barclays

OpenFin has raised USD17 million in Series C funding from major banks and leading Fintech investors. The funding round was led by Wells Fargo with participation from Barclays and existing investors including Bain Capital Ventures, JP Morgan and Pivot Investment Partners.  The Series C round brings OpenFin’s total amount of

KPS Capital Partners to acquire Howden from Colfax Corporation

KPS Capital Partners (KPS) is to acquire Howden from Colfax Corporation for an enterprise value of USD1.80 billion, comprising USD1.66 billion in cash consideration and USD0.14 billion in assumed liabilities and minority interest, subject to customary closing adjustments. Howden is a leading global provider of mission critical air and gas

The GIIN launches IRIS+ impact investment measurement system

The Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN) has launched IRIS+, a new system for impact investors to measure, manage and optimise their impact. IRIS+ reduces confusion, increases comparability, and makes it easier to communicate impact results. With the industry’s rapid growth and increased calls for precise tools, investors are eager for streamlined practical

Webedia Group acquires Quill from Panoramic Growth Equity

Panoramic Growth Equity has sold portfolio company Quill to French media group Webedia. Quill’s production model combines a global network of over 2,400 freelance copywriters with an advanced technology platform, allowing it to create highly effective content in any language, at unparalleled speed and scale.   It has rapidly established

NPIF – Maven Equity Finance leads GBP250,000 investment in Digital Training Solutions

NPIF – Maven Equity Finance, managed by Maven Capital Partners (Maven) and part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund, has invested in Bolton-based e-learning company, Digital Training Solutions (DTS). A total of GBP125,000 was invested from NPIF – Maven Equity Finance with a further GBP125,000 invested by the Angel investment

LDC backs MSQ Partners

Mid-market private equity firm LDC has invested significantly alongside senior managers in MSQ Partners, a UK marketing communication group, in a deal that values the business at around GBP37.5 million.  MSQ Partners says the investment will enable the group to accelerate the roll-out of its successful multi-disciplinary model and support

Golden Gate Capital to sell ArrMaz to Arkema Group

Private equity investment firm Golden Gate Capital is to sell portfolio company ArrMaz to Arkema Group (Arkema) for approximately USD570 million.  Arkema is a global manufacturer of specialty chemicals and advanced materials used across a range of industries. ArrMaz’s management team, led by Chief Executive Officer Dave Keselica, will continue

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