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CVC Capital Partners’ Growth Fund (CVC) and GRO Capital (GRO) are to become the new majority shareholders of Omada A/S, a provider of Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) software and services, and will provide further capital to the company to accelerate growth.
CVC Growth Partners and GRO will partner with Omada’s management team to further accelerate Omada’s product innovation, grow its partner network in North America and Europe, enhance sales and marketing efforts, as well as continue expanding its strong position in Europe and building greater depth in the North American market.
Omada is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, with
Private equity firm Vector Capital has provided a USD100 million second lien term loan to support the Permira Funds’ acquisition of Synamedia from Cisco.
Synamedia (formerly Cisco’s Service Provider Video Software Solutions business), is a leading video software solutions provider serving Cable, Telecom, Over-the-Top and Direct-to-Home operators. The business consists of NDS, which provides smartcards and software solutions for set top boxes, and IVP (Infinite Video Platform), which provides cloud access and video processing offerings.
Nick Ghoussaini, a Portfolio Manager at Vector Capital and co-head of the firm’s Credit Strategy, says: “Synamedia is the market leader in the dynamic
Gide has advised the Icicle group, a high-end Chinese fashion brand, on its buy-out of the luxury label Carven through its subsidiary in Paris.
As part of the deal, Icicle is acquiring the design house, its remaining four stores in France, and all employees. The eco-friendly fashion company, based in Shanghai, out-bid seven other contenders for the struggling French label, marking its third major investment in France after opening a design centre in 2013 and acquiring real estate last year for its upcoming flagship store in Paris.
Gide’s advice covered all aspects of the bid process, including structuring, legal
Sentinel Capital Partners (Sentinel), a private equity firm that invests in promising companies in the lower mid-market, has acquired Holley Performance Products (Holley), a specialist in branded performance products for automotive enthusiasts.
Sentinel acquired Holley from Lincolnshire Management, Inc. and will combine Holley with Driven Performance Brands (Driven), a platform acquired by Sentinel in 2015. Terms of the deal have not been disclosed.
Holley markets and manufactures a wide range of branded high-performance products including fuel injection systems, engine tuning and ignition solutions, carburettors, and exhaust systems. Holley’s portfolio includes leading brands such as Holley, Sniper EFI, MSD, Accel,
Glennmont Partners is to acquire Project Goudelancourt, a 16.8 MW wind farm located in Northern France. The wind farm was developed and is currently under construction by Enertrag, a leading German developer that has installed over 660 wind turbines.
The wind farm is powered by seven Nordex N117 turbines and has secured a long-term operation and maintenance agreement with a reputable counterparty. The project has entered into a Power Purchase Agreement with EDF and benefits from a 15-year contract for difference tariff. ENERTRAG, as major service provider for technical management and maintenance across Europe with 1,400 turbines in its client
An affiliate of middle-market private equity firm Gemspring Capital has completed an investment in Fiesta Insurance Franchise Corporation (Fiesta), a specialist in the markets for non-standard auto insurance and tax preparation services.
Fiesta targets traditionally underserved Hispanic communities by empowering “Latinos serving Latinos” through its franchise business model. The Company has over 70 franchisees operating approximately 200 retail stores in nine states and was the highest ranked insurance franchising opportunity on Entrepreneur’s 2018 Franchise 500 list. Fiesta has grown rapidly as a result of the value it delivers to both franchisees and the over 50 insurance carriers and MGAs with
Covercraft Industries has acquired Carver Industries, a manufacturer of premium-quality, custom-fit and semi-custom fit protective covers for the marine industry.
This latest acquisition enhances Covercraft’s world-leading pattern library and expands the company’s assortment of custom-fit vehicle protection products.
Based in South Carolina, Carver Industries produces a wide array of boat covers, bimini tops, canoe and kayak covers as well as various ATV and UTV covers. Carver’s products are currently available through local marine dealers and internet retailers with distribution throughout the US, Canada, the Caribbean and Europe.
“We’re excited to be joining the Covercraft family and bringing Carver’s
Council Capital, a healthcare-focussed private equity firm based in Nashville, has invested in The Center for Neurological and Neurodevelopmental Health and The Clinical Research Center of New Jersey (CNNH).
Terms of the transaction have not been disclosed.
Headquartered in Voorhees, New Jersey, CNNH provides neurology-led medical assessment, testing, and treatment for children and adolescents with neurological, developmental, learning, and neuropsychological issues. CNNH is focused on providing innovative and coordinated care for patients and families including a comprehensive array of assessment, treatment, and support services in office, school, home, and community environments.
CNNH’s interdisciplinary team of experts works individually
Floreat has backed two privately-owned cyber security companies as part of its growth strategy in the private equity market.
Floreat Principal Investing, headed up by Jeff Sinclair, has invested in artificial intelligence business Senseon, and intelligent automation services provider Encompass, with the two privately held businesses offering one of the most attractive routes to access this growing area.
Sinclair, Managing Director at Floreat Principal Investing, said both businesses are examples of the opportunities available to private equity investors in this cutting edge sector.
“By 2022, the global cyber security market is estimated to be worth USD232 million, according
Novo Seeds’ portfolio company Galecto Biotech AB (Galecto), a developer of galectin modulators for the treatment of severe diseases, including fibrosis and cancer, has successfully closed a EUR79 million series C financing round.
As part of the financing, Novo Seeds invested EUR12.5 million, including a convertible loan, becoming the largest shareholder in Galecto. Novo Seeds Senior Partner, Stephan Christgau will continue to serve on the Galecto Board.
Stephan Christgau, Senior Partner at Novo Seeds, says: “Novo Seeds’ strategy is to identify, build and invest in innovative startup companies founded on strong science, with the ultimate goal of developing products
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