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QuadSAT, a Danish company that specialises in test and measurement of satellite antennas, has closed a EUR2 million Pre-Series A Investment.The round was led by Seraphim Capital, the world’s first venture fund dedicated to SpaceTech, Vaekstfonden, the Danish state’s investment fund, and Angel Investor, Helge Munk. The use of space is key to solving significant challenges faced in the world – from ensuring worldwide connectivity to providing data to solve environmental issues. As a multitude of sectors start looking toward space, the number of satellites in orbit will increase significantly in the next few years. With the amounts of communication
6 Degrees Health, a provider of technology-enabled healthcare cost containment solutions for self-insured employers, has secured a significant investment from FTV Capital, a sector-focused growth equity investor in innovative companies in enterprise technology and services, financial services, and payments and transaction processing. This investment will enable 6 Degrees Health to expand its platform, which enables employers to realise significant cost savings while also generating best-in-class employee experience.   6 Degrees Health’s reference-based pricing solutions encourage health plans to pay providers a fair rate, without unduly restricting employee benefits. 6 Degrees Health’s proprietary MediVI technology platform collects, analyses and benchmarks claims and
China Renaissance Holdings (China Renaissance), has held the final closing of Huaxing Growth Capital’s USD Fund III with more than USD600 million in committed capital, backed by top-tier global institutional and individual investors from Europe, Asia and the Middle East, including sovereign wealth funds, commercial banks, fund of funds and family offices.The close of the USD Fund III marks another fundraising milestone for Huaxing Growth Capital following the close of the RMB Fund III which raised over CNY6.5 billion last year. To date, China Renaissance’s private equity funds have approximately CNY40 billion of assets under management (“AUM”) in total. After
Atar Capital, a Los Angeles-based global private investment firm, has completed the acquisition of WinCup from funds managed by BlackRock.Headquartered in Georgia, WinCup employs nearly 1,000 people across eight manufacturing facilities that provide nationwide production and distribution of a comprehensive portfolio of traditional and biodegradable foodservice packaging products. The company is first to market with two flagship products, Phade, an award-winning marine biodegradable, home and industrial compostable straw; and Vio, the only biodegradable foam-based cups, lids and straws in the US and Canada. WinCup serves an impressive blue-chip client base of distributors, restaurant chains and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) retailers
ynnchurch Capital (Wynnchurch) has acquired Labrie Environmental Group, (Labrie), a manufacturer of refuse collection vehicles and related parts. Founded in 1971, Labrie produces a full suite of side loader, front loader, and rear loader vehicles that it sells through a network of dealers. “We are committed to delivering best-in-class refuse collection vehicles and service for our customers and are excited to partner with Wynnchurch as we continue that mission,” sasaysid Diana Grootonk, CEO of Labrie. Diana added, “Wynnchurch understands our business and the demanding needs of our customers, and we believe, that through our shared vision, we can take Labrie to
Avedon Capital-backed Spindel und Lagerungstechnik Fraureuth (SLF) a niche manufacturer of specialised spindles and roller bearings located in Fraureuth, Germany, has acquired STI, a specialised engineering trading company. The transaction was completed in the form of an asset deal and the parties agreed not to disclose the purchase price or further details of the transaction.   As part of a succession solution, SLF has acquired the family business STI. Founder and CEO Ralf Teufert will stay on board as CEO for a transition period and thereafter reduce his operational responsibilities over time. With the acquisition SLF further expands the group’s product
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Grand Rounds, a healthcare quality and clinical navigation company, has secured a USD175 million round led by investment funds affiliated with global investment firm The Carlyle Group.  The healthcare focused company will use the funds to accelerate clinical navigation and virtual primary care. Grand Rounds has raised over USD270 million to date.  “We are at a turning point in American healthcare, a moment when healthcare has become virtual-first and data can be used to dramatically improve outcomes,” said Owen Tripp, co-founder and chief executive officer of Grand Rounds.  “Since our founding, Grand Rounds has helped millions navigate their way through
Impact investment platform Bamboo Capital Partners (Bamboo), and Palladium, a global impact advisory and management firm, have entered into a long-term strategic partnership to ‘deliver impact at scale’. Under the terms of the strategic partnership, Palladium has taken a minority stake in Bamboo.   Bamboo and Palladium have joined forces to achieve their shared objective of mobilising private sector investment at scale to significantly contribute toward the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. The strategic partnership combines Bamboo’s knowledge of institutional and private sector investors and its track record of impact investing in emerging markets, with Palladium’s global footprint, sector
Bullhorn, a cloud computing company that helps staffing and recruiting organisations transform their businesses, has secured Stone Point Capital as its new lead investor. Insight Partners and Genstar will remain as investors in the business. Stone Point was attracted to Bullhorn on the strength of its long-term opportunity to serve the global staffing and recruiting industry, its consistent revenue growth, and its reputation for customer success. The entire Bullhorn management team will remain with the company to execute on its strategic roadmap and continue its mission to create an incredible customer experience.   The staffing and recruiting industry has increasingly embraced
Dawn Capital, a European venture capital fund dedicated to B2B software, has closed Dawn IV at the fund’s hard cap of EUR333 million/USD400 million.The fund was oversubscribed and closed within six months of launch, after receiving strong support from existing investors and attracting new investors from the US, Europe and Asia. The investors committing to the fund comprise leading institutional investors, including pension funds, endowment funds, fund of funds as well as family offices and high net-worth individuals.   Dawn IV will pursue the same strategy as its predecessor funds, investing in Series A and B rounds in Europe’s leading

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