Personal care brand Plum is looking to raise USD25 million in a Series C funding round with several private equity funds and growth stage investors said to be interest in backing the business, according to a report by VC Circle. A91 Partners is one of the funds said to be in an “advanced stage of discussion” with Plum, which is operated by Pureplay Skin Sciences (India) Pvt. Ltd.  Previous funding rounds have been supported by the Unilever Ventures – the VC arm of the consumer good giant – and mid-market PE firm Faering Capital.

Middle market private equity firm Odyssey Investment Partners (Odyssey) has acquired Pexco, a North American engineered plastic component supplier, from AEA Investors. Another Odyssey Fund previously owned Pexco from 2012 to 2017. Financial terms of the transaction have not been disclosed. Based in Atlanta with manufacturing plants in the United States and Mexico, Pexco provides extrusion, design and fabrication of specialty plastic products for a wide variety of applications across a diverse range of end-markets including traffic safety, lighting, fluid handling, electrical insulation, privacy fence, and other specialty industrial markets. Pexco CEO Sam Patel and the management team will continue

Mindbody, an experience technology platform for the wellness industry, has signed a global agreement with TRIB3, a unique fitness concept centred around community. As the franchise brand rapidly expands its global footprint, TRIB3 partners with Mindbody to support franchisees with a reliable and streamlined operations solution. TRIB3 sets itself apart in the fitness market through intensive and inclusive high-intensity interval training (HIIT) sessions with three elements: treadmills, resistance and intensity. Each TRIB3 location also nurtures its member community through purpose-designed lounge areas and mixology bars that host events, socials and celebrations of key milestones.  With locations currently open in territories

FLASH, a specialist in cloud parking software and mobility transformation, has secured a USD250 million-plus strategic investment led by Vista Equity Partners (Vista), a global investment firm focused exclusively on enterprise software, data, and technology-enabled businesses. Vista is joined by existing lead investor L Catterton, other prior investors, and management. The minority investment will be used to expand FLASH’s mobility operating system and payments platform, extend digital services, and invest substantially in talent to support FLASH’s exceptional growth.

Crondall Energy, a UK-headquartered offshore energy consultancy, has secured a GBP1 million loan from the alternative lender BOOST&Co. The funding will enable the firm to maintain its global reach supporting operators and developers to transform the offshore energy industry and work towards the net zero future of energy.   The group specialises in floating and subsea facilities, providing strategic, commercial and technical services for offshore energy projects. These services are provided by a multidisciplinary team with a wealth of expertise in the delivery and operation of offshore projects. The business provides technical expertise, advisory and training on a global scale,

Logically, a technology company using advanced AI to tackle harmful mis- and disinformation, has completed a USD24 million funding round led by growth investor Vitruvian Partners. The round also included investment from the Amazon Alexa Fund, and existing seed investors XTX Ventures and the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF), managed by Mercia Asset Management Plc. Logically will use the funds to scale its capabilities and drive growth across its three core markets in the US, UK and India. The investment enables Logically to accelerate its technologies across AI, machine learning and OSINT, and stay at the forefront of the fight

The OnePlanetCapital Environmental EIS Fund is targeting an investment in &SISTERS, an eco-friendly period care company, to support the elimination of single-use plastic in the menstrual health market. The OnePlanetCapital EIS fund focuses on companies and projects that will genuinely benefit the environmental prospects of the UK and the wider planet, supporting the emerging green economy.  The investment into &SISTERS will support a substantial business expansion and complement existing holdings in the portfolio. The business is raising a total of GBP900,000 with a GBP4.5 million business valuation. Additional investors include Raising Partners Angel Syndicate alongside a heavily oversubscribed crowdfunding campaign,

Former North East Company of the Year, Aspire Technology Solutions has secured a significant minority investment from LDC, a mid-market private equity firm, in a transaction which values the business at GBP85 million. Aspire is one of the fastest growing IT managed service and cyber security providers in the UK and was launched 15 years ago by CEO, Chris Fraser. The company now has multiple offices in locations including Gateshead, London and Stockton-on-Tees, and employs more than 200 people.   Aspire is currently delivering plans to create more than 150 North East jobs across its recently opened HQ, based on

Vestiaire Collective, a global online marketplace for desirable pre-loved fashion, has acquired Tradesy, a US specialist in the fashion resale industry. Financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed. Vestiaire Collective and Tradesy were both founded in 2009 by women entrepreneurs committed to transforming the fashion industry towards a more sustainable future.  By joining forces, Vestiaire Collective and Tradesy significantly increase the size and reach of their peer-to-peer marketplaces, to the direct benefit of their sellers and buyers. The combined company will boast a membership community of 23 million, a catalogue of five million items and a Gross Merchandise

TA Associates (TA), a global growth private equity firm, is to make a significant growth investment in Veracode, a global provider of application security solutions. Veracode’s current majority investor, softwares investment firm Thoma Bravo, will retain a minority position in the business. The transaction, which values Veracode at USD2.5 billion, is expected to be completed in Q2 2022, subject to customary closing conditions. An eight-time leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Application Security Testing, Veracode offers a comprehensive software security platform that empowers organizations to deliver secure software at scale and with unmatched speed.