Allocations
Baum Capital Partners (BCP), a private investment firm that provides equity capital and strategic resources in support of dynamic companies in the lower middle market, has launched the GKB Growth Equity Fund.
The Fund has approximately USD70 million of aggregate commitments from family offices, successful entrepreneurs and executives, and high net-worth individuals across the United States.
Jonathan Baum, Managing Partner of BCP, says: “We are delighted by the strong reception the Fund has received and humbled by the support we have garnered from such a highly respected group of investors. I am fortunate to be joined in this effort
Capzanine, a European private investment management company, is investing in Alphitan alongside the company’s existing management.
Alphitan is the European specialist in the maintenance of electronic components and motorisation equipment used in industrial processes. Operating in numerous sectors (automobile, food processing, metallurgy, and more), Alphitan has a reputation for technical expertise that has led to its involvement in cutting-edge technologies (robotics, microelectronics and railway) and enabled it to develop close ties with the biggest manufacturers.
Based in Bordeaux, the group which employs 270 people and boasts sales of over EUR30 million, benefits from a strong international presence and in
Finomial, the leading global Compliant Client Lifecycle Management platform, announced today that technology fund Silver 8 Capital has made a significant strategic equity investment in the platform.
Meredith Moss, Finomial CEO, says: “Silver 8’s investment enables us to continue our technical leadership – and to bring our platform to every segment of the financial services market.”
Finomial’s software supports clients across USD540 billion in assets, with over 450 funds using its platform, ensuring every interaction achieves client regulatory compliance.
“Finomial’s advantage stems from our deep SaaS orientation and strengths in data management and regulatory compliance – enabling financial
Sodexo’s strategic investment fund, Sodexo Ventures, has acquired a minority stake in Klaxit (formerly known as WayzUp), a start-up in the home-to-work carpooling space.
Since its creation in November 2016, Sodexo Ventures has invested in start-ups with strong growth potential that add value to the company’s offer, as it pursues its vision of improving the quality of life of the 100 million people Sodexo serves around the world.
Klaxit, launched in 2014 by Julien Honnart and Cyrille Courtière, is the French leader in home-to-work carpooling. Drawing on a mobile application designed to meet the everyday needs of workers, and
Corporate and financial law firm Gattai Minoli Agostinelli & Partners has advised Ardian portfolio company and Italian administrative software house F2A on the acquisition of Consult Data from its current shareholders.
The Gattai Minoli Agostinelli team was led by partner Stefano Catenacci, and comprised associates Maria Persichetti and Andrea Cerulli Irelli.
The shareholders of Consult Data were advised by Roberto Alberto of Studio Alberto & Associati.
Founded in November 2012, Gattai Minoli Agostinelli & Partners is a law firm specialising in Corporate and M&A, Banking & Finance, Tax, Restructuring, Real Estate, Employment, Intellectual Property and Dispute Resolution. With
Global Infrastructure Partners’ (GIP) third equity fund, Global Infrastructure Partners III, is to acquire NRG Energy’s integrated US renewable energy platform, including its controlling stake and 46 per cent economic interest in NRG Yield, as well as NRG’s renewable energy operations and maintenance (O&M) and development businesses.
GIP is acquiring the business for USD1.375 billion in cash, subject to certain adjustments. In addition, GIP has agreed to provide backstop support for NYLD’s agreed purchase of the Carlsbad Energy Center project.
NYLD has the largest project portfolio (by installed capacity) among US power “yieldcos” and is the second largest by
Kirkland & Ellis advises Alteri Investors on the acquisition of CBR Fashion Group from Swedish financial investor EQT. The purchase agreement has been signed subject to customary closing conditions.
The parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase price.
Alteri Investors is a specialist investor in the European retail sector. It was launched in November 2014, with investments from funds managed by affiliates of the leading alternative investment manager Apollo Global Management, LLC.
Founded in 1980, CBR Fashion Group is with its two established brands, Street One and CECIL, one of the top five women’s fashion manufacturers in Germany.
Drooms, a specialist in secure cloud solutions for the exchange of confidential documents, has supported B & Capital with its data room solution during the launch of the RB Capital France 1 fund marketing campaign.
B & Capital’s objective with this fund is to provide support for 10 or more French SMEs as part of their rapid expansion and transformation strategies. The companies have valuations in the range of EUR 20-100 million and are involved in sectors with particularly promising prospects including: healthcare, distribution, technology, specialist industries and the environment.
The companies supported by B & Capital will also
Aberdeen Standard Investments has launched its first comprehensive private markets solution for investors, targeting a return of 9-12 per cent per year (net of fees) over a rolling seven year period.
The new fund will invest in a diversified global mix of private equity, infrastructure, real estate and private credit.
The Global Private Markets Fund (GPMF) harnesses the full depth and breadth of Aberdeen Standard Investments’ private markets investment platform, bringing together the expertise and experience of around 380 investment professionals able to source opportunities for clients on a global scale. The fund has launched with GBP138 million.
Ocorian, a global provider of specialist financial services backed by private equity firm Inflexion, is to acquire ABAX, an advisory, corporate and business services provider based in Mauritius.
The acquisition will significantly extend Ocorian’s service range and delivery capability into Africa, Asia and the Middle East and swell its international team to 700 plus staff – including additional representation in Côte d’Ivoire, Dubai, Mauritius, Singapore and South Africa.
In turn, ABAX clients will now be able to access a much wider range of specialist alternative investment, corporate and private client services, across both onshore and offshore locations in Europe
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12 November, 2026 – 8:00 am
12 November, 2026 – 5:00 pm
