UK SME finance provider Maven has completed a GBP450,000 debt funding package to Reed Thermoformed Packaging Ltd (trading as “iPac”) via the North East Development Capital Fund, supported by the European Regional Development Fund. The funding will enable the company to continue to invest in its state-of-the-art facility to deliver
An affiliate of private equity firm HIG Capital (HIG) has completed the acquisition of Craig Holdings, Inc (Jenny Craig), a specialist in the weight loss industry in North America, Australia and New Zealand. Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Carlsbad, California, Jenny Craig offers personalised science-based meal plans, chef-crafted premium
2018 marked another record year for global venture capital financing, with a total disclosed value of USD185 billion (EUR165 billion) raised across more than 12,500 transactions, according to new analysis carried out by Hampleton Partners. The company’s latest report reveals that total transaction volume grew five per cent per year
Intechnica – a Manchester-based technology business – has closed a GBP2.85million funding round led by investment group Mercia. The lead investment of GBP2.0million came from NPIF – Mercia Equity Finance, which is managed by Mercia Fund Managers and part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund. An additional GBP750,000 was invested
VSS portfolio company Coretelligent, a provider of comprehensive managed IT and private cloud services, has acquired managed services IT firm United Technology Group. Financial terms of the private transaction have not been disclosed. United Technology Group specialises in co-managed technology services, including cybersecurity, professional services, hardware and software sourcing. United
Simudyne, a simulation technology company, has closed a USD6 million Series A fundraise, led by Barclays alongside a distinguished set of institutions. The new funding round includes Graphene Ventures, an early investor in Snap and Lyft, and Gauss Ventures, whose team were early investors in Revolut and Tandem, bringing total
Clearwater International has advised the shareholders of Littlefish, a mid-market outsourced IT services provider, on securing a significant investment from private equity firm LDC and debt facilities from HSBC to support its growth strategy. Littlefish is a fast-growing and award-winning provider of outsourced IT services. The business delivers tailored managed
London-based software and accreditation specialist, Accredit Solutions, has raised a significant sum of funding from angel investor Andy Center, ex-CEO of CloserStill Holdings Ltd. Accredit Solutions will use the financing to continue expanding its global reach into Australasia and the USA, accelerate product innovation, development of a client resource centre,
Prestige Funds, a provider of private finance to the UK’s agriculture, clean energy and SME markets, has agreed to a GBP23.2 million funding deal to finance the construction of a 2.5MWe (700 nm3/h biomethane) ‘gas to grid’ anaerobic digestion plant in Kent. The plant will take approximately 20 months to
Videalert, a supplier of intelligent traffic management and enforcement solutions to local authorities, has been acquired by Marston Holdings, one of the UK’s largest transportation and enforcement services group. David Richmond, CEO of Videalert Limited, says: “We are delighted to become a key part of Marston Holdings, as it will
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