Deals
Cranson Capital Securities has closed a convertible debenture financing for Flixel Photos, a new photography software which combines still photographs and captivating aspects of video.
Cranson Capital raised USD460,000 through a number of private accredited investors in a convertible debenture offering for the expansion and development of the business.
Last year, Flixel partnered with Tyra Banks, where the "living photos" were featured on her television show America's Next Top Model.
In February 2014, Flixel launched Cinemagraph Pro, a professional desktop version of its photography software for Mac computers, previously available only for iOS.
Devon Cranson, president of
African Development Partners II (ADP II), a pan-African private equity fund advised by Development Partners International (DPI), is making a USD20 million investment in Université Privée de Marrakech (UPM), one of Morocco’s leading private universities.
ADP II’s investment will serve to support UPM’s growth plans both in Morocco and in Sub-Saharan Africa and help UPM become one of the leading private universities in Francophone Africa.
The investment benefits from the increasing penetration of the private sector which is driving substantial growth in the private education sector
The investment is in line with DPI’s investment philosophy of investing in
The senior management team of Vista Retail Support has completed a management buyout of the business, with the support of private equity house WestBridge Capital.
The secondary buyout was valued at GBP12.3 million.
This deal sees a majority shareholding being acquired by the existing senior management led by managing director Vince Haffenden, technical services director James Pepper and sales and marketing director Richard Cottrell. In addition, current chairman Keith Brooks will continue in the role of non-executive chair.
The MBO was led by Westbridge Capital, with support from Octopus Investments and Clydesdale Bank. The management team with support
Nordic Capital Fund VIII is to acquire Euroline, a provider of card acquiring solutions with a strong market position in eCommerce.
Euroline is a provider of quick and secure card acquiring solutions in Scandinavia with a strong market position in eCommerce and Nordic retail.
Euroline has built a portfolio of services that include simplification of payment processes, multi-currency support and risk management support. The company is based in Stockholm, Sweden, and handled volumes of SEK100 billion in 2013.
“Euroline offers businesses a simple and secure infrastructure for card transactions both online and in stores. Nordic Capital’s intention is
VGX Animal Health, a 90 per cent-owned subsidiary of Inovio Pharmaceuticals, has sold its animal health assets to Plumbline Life Sciences (PLS) of Korea.
The assets being transferred include an exclusive license with Inovio for animal applications of its growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) technology and animal DNA vaccines plus a non-exclusive license to Inovio electroporation delivery systems.
VGX Animal Health will receive USD2 million in cash in multiple payments and 20 per cent of the outstanding shares of PLS.
VAH's 20 per cent equity ownership position in PLS will be maintained without dilution up to USD10 million of
FF&P Private Equity has invested in European self-ticketing solution ticketscript, which has offices in London, Amsterdam, Antwerp, Barcelona and Berlin.
Since its launch in 2006, it has worked with over 70,000 events across Europe, and sold over 11 million tickets for its clients.
FF&P Private Equity will be investing GBP7million in the business, enabling ticketscript to continue its international expansion and develop new services.
Henry Sallitt, director of FF&P Private Equity, says: “We are delighted to have invested in ticketscript as a truly disruptive service provider in the pan-European ticketing market, and back the management’s ambitions to substantially
Funds advised by Pacific Equity Partners (PEP) have sold Peters Food Group, one of Australia’s oldest consumer businesses, to R&R Ice Cream backed by funds advised by PAI Partners.
The terms of the deal have not been disclosed.
Under the agreement, R&R will acquire Peters, with its portfolio of household name ice creams including Drumstick, Connoisseur, Peters Original and Maxibon.
PEP Fund IV purchased Peters from Nestlé in 2012. Since the acquisition, Peters has undergone a significant transformation driven by investment in its core brands, substantial new product development and improvement in operating costs, under the leadership of
Entrepreneur and philanthropist Dr BR Shetty is teaming up with equity partners associated with UAE investment firm Centurion Investments to acquire Travelex from Apax Partners.
Following completion of the transaction Lloyd Dorfman will be founder and president of Travelex and remain a shareholder. Peter Jackson, chief executive officer of Travelex, together with the existing management team, will continue to lead the company.
Dr Shetty’s principal investment portfolio includes significant holdings in nmc Health plc, UAE Exchange and Neopharma, as well as investments in hospitality, food and beverage businesses.
Centurion is an investment vehicle based in Abu Dhabi, owned and controlled
The Manchester office of mid-market private equity house LDC has backed the management buyout of Stroma, in a deal led by mid-market financial advisory group Altium.
The value of the deal has not been disclosed.
Based in Castleford, Stroma was established in 2002 by Matt Ferguson, Rob Coxon and Steve Turner.
The business now employs over 200 people across two divisions: Stroma Certification, a provider of training, accreditation and software products used throughout the UK energy assessment market; and Stroma Technology, a provider of energy-related technical consultancy services including assessment and advice relating to the energy performance of
Lynx Equity Limited has acquired Winfield Wood & Lath Limited, a British Columbia-based sawmill and lumber wholesaler.
Winfield joins Lynx’ expanding portfolio of over 30 companies as the first Western Canadian acquisition.
As it shifts its focus away from primarily Ontario-based acquisitions, Lynx has opened its second Canadian office, located in Calgary.
“Winfield has established an outstanding reputation in its industry through its ability to meet last minute orders and customise products for its customers. This, along with its consistent earnings, strong business model and solid position in the market place, make Winfield a natural fit for the
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