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On behalf of investors in its infrastructure equity strategy, AMP Capital has agreed to sell a 51 per cent stake in Angel Trains to a consortium comprising the Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments) and funds advised and managed by Amber Infrastructure Group.
The consortium members, which have held their stakes alongside AMP Capital since 2008, are increasing their ownership of the Company, with PSP Investments becoming the majority shareholder.
Angel Trains is the largest rolling stock company in the UK, serving the passenger rail sector with a diversified fleet of c4,300 vehicles, the majority of which are electric
Northstar Capital (Northstar), a provider of junior capital for middle market private equity transactions, has invested in Consolidated Equipment Group (CEG), a portfolio company of Dominus Capital (Dominus).
CEG, a Minnesota-based company, is the leading designer, manufacturer, and marketer of attachments for skid-steers loaders, mini skid-steers, compact tractors, utility terrain vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, and other light-construction equipment. CEG offers 140-plus products that are uniquely designed to be compatible across all key equipment manufacturers and are applicable to various end markets including landscaping, construction, agriculture, excavation, snow removal, and forestry. CEG’s highly engineered products are widely recognised in the industry to
KKR is to participate as the lead investor in a USD45 million Series B funding round by KiotViet, a merchant platform for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Vietnam, with participation from its existing investor, Jungle Ventures.
KiotViet aims to drive the digital transformation of MSMEs, a key segment that accounts for approximately 40 per cent of Vietnam’s economy. The Company delivers an affordable, full-suite software solution that includes point-of-sale, inventory management, CRM, and employee management services to over 110,000 MSME customers. KiotViet has additionally expanded to offer a B2B procurement marketplace and integrated logistics services for its merchants,
INELO Group, a provider of innovative technologies for the TSL sector in Poland, controlled by the private equity fund Innova/6 from the Innova Capital group, has acquired 73.5 per cent of shares in the Slovenian telematics player CVS Mobile.
INELO Group is now a major player in the field of integrated technological solutions for heavy-duty transport in the CEE/SEE region with a total of over 68 000 devices and access to 10 European markets.
“NELO Group is a high potential company, operating on very promising telematics solutions market. The acquisition of CVS Mobile is another step in the implementation
Gen Cap America (Gen Cap), a private equity firm focused on lower middle market buyouts, has acquired Lab Products and Harford Systems, in partnership with existing management, from Avidity Science. Terms of the transaction have not been disclosed.
Lab Products is a leading manufacturer providing an extensive line of laboratory research animal housing and care equipment. Providing highly sophisticated environmental control systems and a range of metal and plastic cages, Lab Products serves an entrenched global base of customers spanning multiple market segments including the sciences, government, and academic research. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in
Founders First Capital Partners has launched a new impact fund called the Change Catalyst Fund (CCF).
The fund, designed in collaboration with socially responsible investment management firm Reynders, McVeigh Capital Management, provides flexible growth capital loans to support expansion and job creation at small businesses led by diverse founders. Founders First defines diverse founders as women, persons of color, LGBTQ+, military veterans, and those in underserved communities. The fund’s typical borrowers are businesses that generate USD500,000 to USD5 million in annual revenues with the potential to grow to USD10 million.
Three companies that have received support and funding from Founders
Brightstar Capital Partners (Brightstar), a private equity firm focused on partnering with families, founders, entrepreneurs and management teams, is to acquire a majority stake in XLerate Group (XLerate), a car auction and remarketing facilitation company.
The Company’s senior management team, as well as current owner Huron Capital, both will retain minority equity stakes in the business. Terms of the private transaction have not been disclosed.
XLerate is a leading full-service used-car auction services provider that facilitates the wholesale remarketing of used vehicles for B2B customers, delivering a critical liquidity function to enable the used car sales ecosystem. Based in Carmel,
Align Capital Partners (ACP) has sold Richardson, Texas-based Electronic Transaction Consultants (ETC) to Quarterhill Inc for a total cash consideration of USD120 million plus transaction related expenses.
Flyover Capital Partners (Flyover Capital), a Kansas City-based venture capital firm focused on investing in early-stage technology companies, has closed the Flyover Capital Tech Fund II and Flyover Capital Tech Fund II-QP (Fund II) with over USD60 million in capital commitments, exceeding its USD50 million target.
“We set out to invest in the next generation of technology success stories outside of the traditional tech hubs,” says Thad Langford, Founder and Managing Partner. “The longstanding support by our limited partners has allowed us to execute towards that mission. We look forward to continuing to identify world class entrepreneurs, build a differentiated
Baltimore-based Tilley Company (Tilley), a regional distributor and value-added service provider of specialty chemicals and lubricants and a portfolio company of SK Capital Partners (SK Capital), has acquired Ingredients Solutions Incorporated (ISI).
The addition of ISI enhances Tilley’s portfolio of value-add specialty chemicals and ingredients with a full line of hydrocolloid products for food and beverage, animal nutrition, personal care, and pharmaceutical markets. The combined company represents a full-service solutions provider as one of the largest independent distributors of hydrocolloids in North America. The acquisition of ISI is the first in Tilley’s history and comes shortly after the partnership with
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