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VesselsValue acquires ViaMar AS

Online valuation and data provider VesselsValue has acquired Norwegian shipping research and advisory company, ViaMar. ViaMar provides market research and advisory services in shipping, energy and financial markets and has particularly strong relationships with major banks, investment funds, operators and traders, predominantly focused in Northern Europe and the Nordics.   

Verdane launches EUR300m growth impact fund

European specialist growth equity investor Verdane has held a final close of Verdane Idun I (Idun), an impact focused fund investing in technology-enabled businesses based out of Europe. The Fund is classified as “Article 9” under the European Union’s Finance Disclosure Regulation and closed at its hard cap of EUR300

True Wind Capital makes strategic investment in W Energy Software

True Wind Capital (True Wind), a San Francisco-based private equity firm focused on investing in technology companies, has made a strategic growth investment in W Energy Software. M33 Growth, LLC, a Boston-based venture and growth-stage investment firm that previously invested in W Energy Software, along with the Company’s founders and

Sentinel Capital Partners acquires The Recreational Group from Eagle Merchant Partners

Private equity firm Sentinel Capital Partners has acquired The Recreational Group, a manufacturer and distributor of recreational surfacing products, from Eagle Merchant Partners. At the closing, The Recreational Group was combined with Controlled Products, also a manufacturer and distributor of premium synthetic turf products, which Sentinel acquired in October 2021.

GKG Ventures and Bogazici Ventures to collaborate in fintech investing

GKG Ventures, a Netherlands-based venture capital (VC) arm of the global financial services conglomerate Global Kapital Group (GKG), and Bogazici Ventures, one of Turkey’s leading VC firms, have reached a cooperation agreement under which they will provide growth capital and strategic and operational support to fintech start-ups. GKG Ventures, which

Court Square Capital Partners recapitalises GoEngineer

GoEngineer, a provider of 3D design and additive manufacturing solutions, has finalised a majority recapitalisation of the business with Court Square Capital Partners (Court Square). Ken Coburn, Founder and CEO of GoEngineer, will continue to lead the business alongside the Company’s existing management team and will remain a significant investor

Riverside invests in Signal Vine

The Riverside Company, a global private investor focused on the smaller end of the middle market, has invested in Signal Vine, a higher education-focused text messaging platform. The investment is an add-on to Riverside’s Modern Campus, a learner engagement platform for higher education institutions. The investment will enable colleges and

Genesys Capital appoints Venture Partner

Genesys Capital has appointed Dr Maxime Ranger as a Venture Partner. Later this year, he will transition from this role into the role of General Partner of Genesys Ventures IV LP. Genesys has enjoyed a long-standing relationship with Ranger as he has co-created and provided leadership to three biopharma companies

Permira Credit supports CVC’s Rayner acquisition

Funds advised by alternative credit provider Permira Credit are acting as sole senior secured lender to CVC Capital Partners on its acquisition of Rayner Surgical Group (Rayner). The support highlights Permira Credit’s focus on high-quality, growing businesses and builds on Permira’s proven track record of investing in the healthcare sector.

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