2018 witnessed the highest level of investment in fintech start-ups on record, with a total disclosed transaction value of USD30.8 billion, according to the latest Fintech M&A Market Report from international technology mergers and acquisitions advisor, Hampleton Partners. As fintech start-ups mature, the average funding round has doubled in size
ARQIS has advised AVS Verkehrssicherung (AVS), a portfolio company of Triton Fonds IV, on the acquisition of Schötz Verkehrs- und Arbeitsstellensicherung (Schötz), a provider of traffic and construction site security based in Fürth, Germany. The parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase price for the deal which still subject
Komprise has secured USD24 million in a Series C investment round led by Top Tier Ventures, with strategic investment from new investor Western Digital Capital, the strategic investment fund of Western Digital Corp, along with participation from existing investors, Canaan Partners and Walden International. This new funding round, which
Section Partners, which provides creative financing solutions for stock and option holders of late-stage, venture-backed private companies, has closed a third fund with commitments totalling USD74 million. Investors include a global fixed income investment manager, family offices, and individual investors, including a number of prominent venture capitalists and Silicon Valley tech
Wynnchurch Capital (Wynnchurch) has acquired Boss Industries (Boss), a specialist in power take-off (PTO) and engine driven rotary screw air technology, offering a full line of vehicle-integrated compressors as well as vapour recovery systems. Backed by 30 years of experience, Boss provides unmatched quality, design, dependability, and product support while
Apex Group (Apex) has completed the acquisition of private equity administrator Ipes, adding USD165 billion in assets under administration to the Group’s portfolio. The addition of the Ipes business further strengthens Apex’s breadth of service and expertise in the private equity space while also solidifying its position as one of
Compass Electronics Group (CEG) has acquired Texas-based electronics manufacturing services (EMS) and third-party logistics solutions provider Protech Global Solutions (Protech). “Protech has an excellent reputation as a producer of high-quality electronic components with absolutely reliable logistics operations,” says Jeff Roberts, President and Chief Operations Officer of CEG. “We’re thrilled to
Dechert LLP has advised Ares Management Limited (Ares) on the refinancing of Daisy Group (Daisy) to support the founder of the business, Matthew Riley in an MBO from existing minority investor Toscafund. The refinancing of Daisy is one of the largest European private credit transactions completed. Daisy was founded
Italian corporate and financial law firm Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners has advised Ardian portfolio and Italian outsourcing company F2A FIS-Antex, on the acquisition of Archimede HR. Based in Perugia, Archimede HR is a leading workforce management software developer for several industries, including healthcare, transports and retail. The acquisition allows
Private equity firm Hidden Harbor Capital Partners (Hidden Harbor) has closed its debut buyout fund at over USD265 million, above its target, with contributions from a balanced mix of endowments, foundations, pensions, family offices and funds of funds. “We are humbled by all of the support from our limited partners,
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