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HarbourVest implements share buy-back programme

HarbourVest Global Private Equity Limited (HVPE), a closed-end investment company, has taken steps to implement its previously announced share buy-back programme with the objective of decreasing the discount to NAV at which HVPE’s shares are currently trading. The Buyback Programme will commence with effect from 5 May 2011 and, subject

AXA Private Equity acquires EUR3 million stake in software company Ivalua

AXA Private Equity has acquired a minority stake in Ivalua, an e-buying solution software publisher. With this EUR3 million investment, AXA Private Equity aims to accelerate the company’s international growth, particularly in the United States, and to consolidate its Software as a Service (Saas) offer for the SME market. SaaS

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Apex Fund Services announces 50 new jobs in Ireland

Apex Fund Services is to create 50 jobs in Ireland over the next 18 months with the opening of a new office in Dublin. The new office opening is in response to Apex Fund Services rapidly growing client base internationally.    With 21 offices internationally, Apex Fund Services located in

Aterian Investment Partners adopts Navatar PE CRM

Aterian Investment Partners, a middle market private capital firm, has selected Navatar Private Equity Cloud to manage their fundraising, deal flow, portfolio and capital calls/distributions. Navatar Private Equity provides out-of-the-box functionality and workflows essential for private equity firms. It runs entirely in salesforce.com’s cloud and is available for a low

Runa Capital invests USD1m in Russian browser apps builder

Runa Capital, a Russian seed-stage Venture Capital firm, has made a third investment; in Metabar (http://www.metabar.ru), a free platform that automates the process of creating browser-based applications. The platform is the first of its kind designed specifically to help increase web traffic and brand loyalty for Russian-based internet sites.  

Lightyear Capital sells ARGUS Software to Altus Group

Lightyear Capital, a private equity firm that focuses on financial services, along with co-owner Insight Venture Partners, has entered into a definitive agreement to sell ARGUS Software, Inc to Altus Group Limited (TSE:AIF) forUSD$130 million.   Through its affiliated investment fund, The Lightyear Fund, L.P., Lightyear invested in Realm Business

Apax Partners to acquire Epicor Software Corporation and Activant Solutions

Funds advised by Apax Partners (Apax) have entered into definitive agreements to acquire Epicor Software Corporation (NASDAQ: EPIC), a leading provider of enterprise business software solutions for the midmarket and divisions of Global 1000 companies, and Activant Solutions, Inc, a leading technology provider of business management software solutions for mid-market

Access UK secures expansion capital in GBP50m deal with Lyceum

Business management and accounting software provider, Access UK (Access), is set to execute a rapid expansion strategy after securing a GBP50 million deal with growth investor Lyceum Capital. Access is a software, solutions and consultancy house that provides a full range of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software and services, with

Edwards to float on LSE

Edwards, a manufacturer and provider of highly engineered vacuum technology products and abatement systems, is intending to apply for admission to the premium listing segment of the Official List of the UK Financial Services Authority (FSA) and to trading on the Main Market for listed securities of the London Stock

SnapRetail raises USD6m in venture capital to fund growth plans

SnapRetail, a Pittsburgh-based software company that helps independent retailers and their vendor partners leverage social media and electronic marketing to connect with consumers and increase sales, has closed USD6 million in Series A venture capital funding.   Adams Capital Management led the round with USD2.25 million in funding in a

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