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AsusTek Computer, better known as ASUS, one of the world’s largest producers of desktops, laptops, mobile phones and consumer electronics, is partnering with Silicon Valley-based Fenox Venture Capital to launch a USUSD50 million venture fund.
This partnership with Fenox Venture Capital will serve as a gateway for ASUS to access top technology startups through Fenox VC’s global network. In turn, ASUS will collaborate with these startups and provide the startups with access to the greater Asian and global markets.
“Finding the right global partner was a key step in our search for cutting-edge technologies that will enhance the experience
BDA Partners, a leader in cross-border investment banking focused on Asia, has formed a strategic partnership with Development Bank of Japan (DBJ). As part of the agreement, DBJ has made a growth capital investment into BDA, resulting in DBJ owning 5 per cent of BDA’s enlarged equity.
The two firms will jointly pursue M&A advisory and capital raising mandates connecting Japan with the rest of Asia, Europe and the US. Through this partnership, BDA will enhance its ability to serve clients in selling companies to Japanese buyers. DBJ’s clients will also gain access to top quality acquisition targets worldwide, with
Investoo Group has acquired the social trading comparison site SocialTradingGuru.com for an undisclosed fee.
Launched in 2012, SocialTradingGuru.com is one of the biggest social trading comparison sites and works a number of partners including eToro, Ayondo and Tradeo. The deal includes all existing revenue share accounts.
Investoo Group CEO Adam Grunwerg, says: “Social and copy trading represents an excellent market for us to expand our products and services into. It is also a strong platform to build our own SEO and revenue share business. We plan to capitalise on the acquisition of SocialTradingGuru.com by launching in a number of
Companies backed by LeapFrog Investments, the ‘profit with purpose’ investment group, have reached 111 million people, marking an impact investing milestone.
The figures surpass the targets set a decade ago when Dr Andrew Kuper, LeapFrog’s founder and CEO, pledged on stage with President Bill Clinton to impact the lives of 25 million low-income people by 2020 and achieve top-tier results through Profit with Purpose investing.
Dr Kuper also pledged then to raise USD100 million to invest in purpose-driven businesses. Today, LeapFrog manages over USD1 billion, making it the largest equity impact investor for emerging markets. The capital has so
Mojix, a provider of RFID systems and IoT platform solutions, has merged with Europe-based CXignited, a specialist in delivering retailers real-time product and consumer data for unique customer experiences.
The united company will create a worldwide footprint with expanded resources, scalability and an end-to-end retail platform based on innovative business solutions and technology. It also secures a leadership position in servicing global retailers, brands and manufacturers while accelerating each company’s growth initiatives.
The unique combination of Mojix’s innovative RFID technology and IoT platform solutions, and CXignited’s product “inception to in-store” digitalisation applications delivers a complete retail business solution not available in
Nordic Capital Fund VII (Nordic Capital) has sold all of its remaining shares in Tokmanni Group Corporation (Tokmanni). Under Nordic Capital’s ownership, Tokmanni has grown substantially, reinforcing its leadership position in the attractive Finnish general discount retail market.
The remaining shareholding of 15.21 per cent was sold on September 12, 2017, and the book-building generated large investor interest with the book multiple times oversubscribed.
“Tokmanni has accelerated its development under Nordic Capital’s ownership. The Company now has a strong track record of growth and profitability, and is flourishing despite a challenging Finnish economy and retail market. Tokmanni has continued the
Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners advised the investment firm Mittel on its acquisition of a 75 per cent controlling stake in IMC (Industria Metallurgica Carmagnolese), an Italian auto parts manufacturer.
Established in 1962 in Carmignola (Turin), IMC is a supplies Europe’s largest automotive manufacturers and recorded EUR40 million revenues in 2016, 90 per cent of which outside Italy.
The Gattai, Minoli, Agostinelli & Partners team comprised partners Bruno Gattai and Lorenzo Vernetti, senior associates Federico Bal and Andrea Taurozzi, and associate Diletta Camicia. Deloitte assited Mittel with the fiscal and financial due diligence.
BonelliErede advised the seller Roblafin Holding with a team
Direct Online Services, a Gloucestershire-based e-commerce business is on course to hit 67 per cent growth in revenue over two years (37 per cent in the last year alone) following an ambitious expansion programme across the UK and Europe.
Turnover at Direct Online Services, now the UK’s largest online retailer of kitchen worktops, has increased from GBP18 million in 2015 to GBP22 million in 2016 and is on course to surpass GBP30 million in 2017.
Founded in 2008 by father and son team Martyn and Will Rees, Direct Online Services is the e-commerce platform behind well-known kitchen furniture brand
Barings has served as joint lead arranger and administrative agent on first lien senior secured credit facilities to support Genstar Capital’s investment in Professional Datasolutions Inc (PDI) and strategic partnership with TA Associates.
Ares Capital Corporation served as joint lead arranger and administrative agent on the second lien credit facilities.
PDI is a specialist in providing enterprise resource planning (ERP) software and services that help multi-unit convenience stores and gas stations enhance operating efficiency through retail automation, bulk fuel automation, business intelligence, financial reporting and workforce management. The company’s retail and petroleum customers operate more than 50,000
Direct lender Beechbrook Capital has completed two new deals, its 49th and 50th since it began investing in 2010.
The firm’s Private Debt III fund has provided a unitranche loan to help finance the acquisition of Kuldeteknisk, a Tromsø-based leading supplier of refrigeration and heating products for use in the food, retail, buildings management and fisheries sectors, by Norwegian private equity fund manager Nord Kapitalforvaltning. Beechbrook’s Private Debt III fund offers flexible debt funding to private equity-sponsored businesses across northern Europe.
At the same time, Beechbrook’s UK SME Credit I fund, which specialises in UK small and medium-sized businesses
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