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Africa focused Private Equity firm, 54 Capital Ltd, has invested USD42 million into Addis Pharmaceutical Factory (APF), an Ethiopian pharmaceutical manufacturer.
An initial investment of USD30 million, with the option to invest a further USD12 million, will be used to increase national and international reach through improved production capacity and product portfolio, and to obtain WHO certification.
The pharmaceutical sector in Ethiopia, while currently dominated by imports, is seen by the Ethiopian Government as a major sector for development, and is expected to grow at circa 15 per cent per annum over the next three years to reach a
Searchlight Capital Partners has held the final close of Searchlight Capital II with total committed capital of over USD1.9 billion.
Erol Uzumeri, a Founding Partner of Searchlight, says: “We are very grateful for the support of our existing and new investors from around the globe. We remain committed to creating value within our partner companies by providing thoughtful strategic direction and flexible capital. Our transatlantic platform, fully integrated team, and differentiated investment mandate allow Searchlight to capitalise on a wide range of global opportunities across multiple industries.”
Latham & Watkins LLP served as legal counsel to the Fund and
One Medical Passport has closed a USD4 million Series A investment from FCA Venture Partners, a Nashville-based venture capital firm focused on healthcare IT.
One Medical Passport’s online software is used by over two million patients and 700 medical facilities annually throughout the US and its customers include many of the top healthcare management companies. The solution enhances the involvement of patients in their own care before, during and after surgery and medical procedures and improves the communication and collaboration between patients, doctors, and medical facilities. The funds will be used to fuel the company’s aggressive growth plans as it
Appleby Fiduciary Business (AFB) has completed its management buyout backed by private equity firm Bridgepoint from the Appleby Group. With immediate effect, AFB and the Appleby law firm are now two independent businesses.
Farah Ballands, who will lead the AFB team as Chief Executive Officer, says: “AFB has grown significantly over the years with over 350 staff located across nine offshore jurisdictions. With Bridgepoint’s expertise and support we look forward to building on this success and investing in new infrastructure to give our clients an unrivalled standard of service.
“The Appleby Group has provided us with a solid foundation
Mergermarket Group has acquired Creditflux, a provider of intelligence, analysis, data and events covering CLO and credit fund pricing, investments, trading and returns.
The acquisition accelerates the global expansion of Mergermarket Group’s extensive real-time fixed income intelligence and data provision.
The company’s Debtwire and Xtract Research products already deliver insight and analytics on corporate high yield, distressed and restructuring situations.
“We are very excited to fortify the growth story of our global fixed income division with the acquisition of Creditflux, a highly regarded and trusted source of CLO and credit fund intelligence and data,” says Hamilton Matthews, (pictured)
Nasdaq and the Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) are to form a jointly-operated venture to support private growth companies in Israel.
The venture, which will operate out of Tel Aviv, will offer various benefits to private companies including strategic counselling and mentoring, exclusive networking, a secondary market for liquidity events and debt financing services. The private market will have an independent management team chosen by both exchanges. Further details of the venture will be announced during first half of 2016.
In addition, Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange has entered into an agreement to deploy Nasdaq's Genium INET technology for trading across a variety of asset classes including equities, derivatives, bonds,
Affiliated Managers Group has acquired an equity interest in Baring Private Equity Asia. Baring Asia’s senior partners will continue to hold a majority of the equity of the business and, consistent with AMG’s partnership approach, direct its day-to-day operations.
Based in Hong Kong, Baring Asia is the largest dedicated Asian private equity firm, and advises funds with total assets under management of over US$8 billion. Founded by Jean Eric Salata in 1997, Baring Asia’s investment philosophy is deeply rooted in the principles of capital preservation and diversified portfolio construction. Through its pan-Asian investment platform spanning offices in Hong Kong, Shanghai,
Law firm Howard Kennedy and its regulated London Stock Exchange sponsor, Howard Kennedy Corporate Services advised Albion Ventures on the launch of its 2015/16 prospectus top up offers.
Albion VCTs has launched top up offers for its six VCTs to raise an additional GBP25.5 million, with an over allotment facility of a further GBP10.5 million. Top up offers have been announced for: Albion Development VCT; Albion Enterprise VCT; Albion Technology and General VCT; Albion Venture Capital Trust; Crown Place VCT; and Kings Arms Yard.
The Howard Kennedy team was led by partner Keith Lassman, with support from senior associate Matthew
Omnes Capital is backing Le Village by CA, the first dedicated co-working space for new companies developed by the Crédit Agricole Group.
Located on Rue de la Boétie in Paris, Le Village is intended to provide premises for around 100 start-ups and allow for the emergence of a dynamic ecosystem that creates value.
Le Village was designed as a place for sharing and creativity, structured around four main aims: to encourage the emergence of innovative projects and new talents; to help new businesses to implement their solutions and achieve commercial success; to promote, accelerate and disseminate innovation in all
Regulatory incubator Sturgeon Ventures and investment adviser RoboCap have launched the RoboCap UCITS Fund, a pure-play robotics fund designed to give investors access to the opportunities created by robotics and automation technology.
Jonathan Cohen, Managing Partner, RoboCap, says: “Robotics and automation are creating disruptive changes in every single industry. But we are now at an inflexion point because the cost and performance of robots and the average wages in manufacturing are now converging.
“The technology is improving daily so now is the time to invest yet there are few vehicles that enable investors to benefit from the sector. But
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