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Gamma Technologies, a provider of engineering simulation software, has secured a strategic investment from Cove Hill Partners, a long-term oriented private equity firm.
TA Associates, a growth private equity firm that invested in Gamma Technologies in June 2015, will continue to remain the largest shareholder in the company following the transaction which is expected to close at the end of June 2018. Financial terms have not been disclosed.
Founded in 1994, Gamma Technologies offers a highly sophisticated computer-aided engineering (CAE) software GT-SUITE that is used by engineers to execute large-scale, integrated simulations of powertrain and vehicle systems. GT-SUITE includes
ZyroFisher, the leading cycling parts and accessories distributor in the UK and Ireland, has acquired Royal Velo France (RVF), a distributor of leading cycling parts and accessories in France, from the Exxem group.
ZyroFisher, formed in 2016 through the combination of cycling parts and accessories distributors Zyro and Fisher Outdoor Leisure has headquarters in Darlington in the north of England and represents over 50 market leading brands including Giro, SRAM and Tacx as well as its proprietary clothing, luggage and accessories brand, Altura.
RVF, based in Troyes, is a key partner for leading brands such as Sidi, Giro, Bell
Victory Park Speciality Lending (VSL), a company that invests in opportunities within the financial services market primarily through balance sheet or marketplace lending models, has continued its strong start to 2018 with record quarterly revenue returns, generating a gross revenue return on balance sheet investments of 2.96 per cent and a total net revenue return of 2.69 per cent.
The capital return for the quarter was -1.75 per cent for a total net return of 0.94 per cent for the quarter. This was accomplished despite carrying slightly elevated levels of cash from the refinancing activity during the quarter from the
Zubr Capital, the first private equity firm based in Belarus, has completed the second closing of Zubr Capital Fund I (ZCFI fund) at USD90 million. The first closing of the fund completed in August 2016 with USD50 million of capital commitments.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is the anchor investor of ZCFI. With the Second closing of ZCFI, EBRD has increased its capital commitment from USD12.5 million as per First Close. Netherlands Development Finance Company – FMO – became the second major investor, with USD15million in commitments for ZCFI. The purpose of its investment is to support the
OMERS Private Equity is to acquire Alexander Mann Solutions, a provider of talent acquisition and management services, from New Mountain Capital for an enterprise value of GBP820 million (USD 1.1 billion).
Alexander Mann Solutions is a leading global provider of talent acquisition and management solutions delivering value to clients through a portfolio of outsourcing and consulting services. The business helps clients, typically large international businesses, to recruit and retain talent through multi-year contracts. Its 4,000 talent acquisition and management experts deliver solutions in partnership with over 100 clients across 85 countries.
OMERS will support the Alexander Mann Solutions management team and
Amberon, a Devon-based provider of traffic management services backed by private equity firm LDC, has added four new depots to its UK network and is anticipating its headcount to grow significantly over the next twelve months.
Amberon’s services span a wide range of safety solutions to support planned and emergency repairs, from traffic lights, signage and convoy working to variable message signs and CCTV. Today it has 22 depots across the UK, more than 400-vehicle feet and employs more than 500 people.
Its four new depots, located in Peterborough, Hereford, Leeds and Liverpool, have expanded the business’ on-the-ground presence
Venture capital firm Entrée Capital has closed its second Israeli-focused early stage fund with aggregate capital commitments of USD80 million.
The fund follows on from the success of Entrée’s previous Israeli fund that invested at the early-stage in Israeli startups such as monday.com, Riskified, DragonPlay (exited to Bally/Scientific Games), HouseParty, Breezometer and KitLocate (exited to Yandex).
“Our approach has always been ‘For Founders. By Founders’. We established Entrée to be the go-to place for founders that form great teams solving big problems. We partner with founders for the long term, by providing full and fair funding rounds so founders have
Private equity firm One Equity Partners’ (OEP) portfolio company, Simplura Health Group, has completed the acquisition of Keystone In-Home Care. Financial terms of the private transaction have not been disclosed.
Headquartered in Lancaster, Pennysylvania, Keystone is an independent provider of customised, in-residence care services for seniors and the disabled who reside in Pennsylvania’s Lebanon, Lancaster, York, Cumberland, Adams and Dauphin counties. The Company provides a wide range of services including companion living, housekeeping, meal preparation and transportation.
“Keystone is well-known for its world class care services in the communities of Central Pennsylvania,” says David Middleton, President and CEO of
I Squared Capital, an independent global infrastructure investment manager, is to acquire a 100 per cent interest in TIP Trailer Services, a leading pan- European and Canadian trailer leasing and services company, from HNA Group (International) Company Limited.
Headquartered in Amsterdam and operating in 17 countries, TIP is one of the leading companies in its field in markets across Europe including Germany, the UK, Italy, France, Spain and the Benelux countries, as well as in Canada. It has a fleet of over 66,000 trailers and 86 trailer service centres serving approximately 7,700 customers, including numerous global logistics operators and retailers.
Gide is acting as lead counsel to Zhejiang Semir Garment Co (Semir Garment) on its acquisition of children’s fashion company Kidiliz Group, whose brands include Catimini, Absorba, Z, Paul Smith Junior, and Kenzo Kids, for EUR110 million.
The two groups, with about EUR2 billion in combined sales, announced they signed a put option agreement on 3 May and are set to enter an equity transfer agreement following customary consultation procedures under French law. Upon completion of the transaction, Semir Garment will acquire the entire Kidiliz Group with the support of its management to form the world’s second-largest pure player in
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