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ARX Equity Partners has sold its investment in Slovenian healthcare services provider Diagnosticni Center Bled doo (DCB), generating an overall 3.6x cash-on-cash return multiple and an IRR exceeding 25 per cent. DCB has been acquired by a joint venture involving Sava Re and Triglav, two of Slovenia’s largest insurance companies. The takeover of DC Bled represents an important step for Sava Re and Triglav, respectively, towards the implementation of their strategic expansion into the Slovenian private health services market, according to a statement. “We are delighted that DC Bled has been acquired by a blue-chip strategic investor, one that will
Renovus Capital Partners, a Philadelphia-area private equity firm focused on investing in education and human capital sectors, has sold Red Nucleus Enterprises (Red Nucleus) to Riverside Partners (Riverside). Red Nucleus, with offices in the US, Europe and Asia, offers a full suite of digital learning and compliance solutions to the global life sciences industry. Renovus has retained a minority equity interest and will continue to support Riverside in its future growth initiatives. Other terms of the transaction were not disclosed. “From the beginning we were big believers in Ian and his team. They had built a really talented organisation with unique
Northlane Capital Partners (NCP) has made an investment in VMG Health (VMG), a full-service valuation and transaction advisory firm exclusively focused on the healthcare industry. NCP invested in partnership with VMG’s existing management team and key employees, led by Founder and CEO Greg Koonsman. Founded in 1995, VMG Health provides compliance related transaction services including: business, real estate, and asset valuation, physician compensation plan design and valuation, buy side and sell side quality of earnings, litigation and dispute services, and reimbursement consulting.  “I am thrilled that we have entered into a partnership with Northlane Capital Partners to continue our firm’s legacy
Guy & O’Neill, a portfolio company of Centre Partners, and a developer and manufacturer of wipes and liquid-fill products in the household cleaning and personal care categories, has acquired Boomerang Laboratories (Boomerang), a Minnesota-based manufacturer of a diverse array of liquid-fill personal care and light-duty household cleaning products. Financial terms of the transaction have not been disclosed. The acquisition enhances Guy & O’Neill’s product breadth and capabilities in several attractive categories, provides meaningful additional liquid-fill capacity and creates a larger, more diversified and multi-site partner for customers. Founded in 1999 and based in Spring Park, Minnesota, Boomerang’s breadth of product capabilities
A consortium led by former CEO of Addison Lee Group, Liam Griffin, and Cheyne Capital’s Strategic Value Credit (SVC) business, has completed the buy-out of London’s largest taxi operator. Griffin and Cheyne SVC’s combined holdings give them a majority stake in the business, in a deal that sees at least GBP41 million of new investment flow into the firm.   The consortium was attracted by Addison Lee’s strong core revenues, which have remained resilient over the last five years, and by the firm’s enduring, pre-eminent position as London’s most trusted car service.   Griffin returns to his former role as CEO,
Technology
Middle market private equity firm One Equity Partners is to acquire MCL Computer & Zubehör, a provider of IT consulting services and hardware & software reseller.
A new medical device supplier which aims to offer UK hospitals the latest innovations from around the world has secured a GBP650,000 investment from NPIF – Mercia Equity Finance, which is managed by Mercia and part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund.North Yorkshire-based GI UK Medical specialises in gastroenterology products and will offer the NHS and private healthcare providers groundbreaking technologies to improve patient care and reduce cost. The company, which is based in Northallerton, has already struck a number of exclusive deals, including the right to supply a new capsule endoscopy system which can replace the need for an
Notify Technology, a the Newcastle-based health and safety software business, has completed a GBP370,000 investment round to drive product development and expand its team.The company has secured further funding from the North East Venture Fund (NEVF), which is supported by the European Regional Development Fund and managed by Mercia, alongside investment from its Chair, Jayne Archbold, and existing management. Notify’s platform enables businesses to improve health, safety and wellbeing in the workplace. The company was founded in May 2017 by Duncan Davies and Andy Dumbell, who recognised the potential to use technology to automate processes, predict risks and reduce the
Y Platform, a ‪video channel network in China‬ ‪founded by Israel’s Gal-Or family and Chinese investors, has completed a USD3.5 million A round investment. ‬‪This brings to USD5 million the amount raised by the company since it was established. The round was led by Weibo, the Chinese equivalent of Twitter, with nearly 500 million users, and with the participation of Kunlun Wanwei Technology, one of China’s largest gaming companies. The funds raised will be used to upgrade the network’s content, expand e-commerce activity and enter markets outside of China.‬ ‪Y-Platform was founded in 2017 in Beijing by Raz Gal-Or, who
Wallpaper
Antwerp-based Down2Earth Capital (D2E) has acquired Gimv’s majority shareholding in Grandeco, with both Gimv and the Grandeco management team maintaining an investment in the business. By broadening its investor group, Grandeco is seeking to strengthen its position within the decorative wallpaper area, including through potential strategic acquisitions, according to the company. “Grandeco is a market performer in a highly fragmented industry, the company has achieved above-average growth and profitability in recent years,” said Alain Keppens, partner at Down2Earth Capital.  “In addition to its strong reputation in analogue printing, the company has a clear advantage in the area of digital printing,” he added.

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