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Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe (WCAS), a private equity firm focused exclusively on the technology and healthcare industries, is to acquire a majority equity interest in Avetta, a provider of cloud-based supply chain risk management solutions.
In addition, TCV, a leading provider of capital to growth-stage private and public companies in the technology industry, will acquire a minority equity interest in Avetta, while Norwest Venture Partners (Norwest), a multi-stage investment firm that partnered with Avetta in 2012, intends to retain a portion of its investment in the company, alongside the founders and management.
Avetta provides cloud-based supplier risk management
Wastequip has been acquired by an affiliate of private equity firm HIG Capital from Centerbridge Partners, its owner since 2012.
Marty Bryant, chief executive officer of Wastequip, says: “We want to thank Centerbridge Partners for their invaluable partnership over the last five years. Centerbridge’s support has been instrumental in strengthening Wastequip’s position as the largest and most trusted supplier in the waste equipment industry with leading brands, top quality products and world-class customer service.”
Kyle Cruz, senior managing director at Centerbridge, says: “Over the past five years, we partnered with Marty and his team to improve the performance and
Renephra, a medical device company, has raised GBP231,000 from Deepbridge Capital and the GM&C Life Sciences Fund, managed by Catapult Ventures.
Renephra, spun out of The University of Manchester and Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust by UMI3 Ltd, is developing an innovative medical device to treat patients with chronic oedema and fluid overload. Renephra’s Transdermal Fluid Removal (TFR) technology enables the extraction of excess fluid through the skin using disposable micro-needle patches and overcomes many of the issues with current treatments.
The investment will enable Renephra to support a research study to demonstrate the feasibility of the technology in
Sheffield-headquartered Independent Forgings & Alloys (IFA) has secured a GBP8.5m capital investment from BGF to support its growth plans.
The funding will help fuel a number of investment initiatives designed to enhance IFA’s manufacturing and testing capabilities, delivering new commercial opportunities.
Operating from a 250,000 sq ft facility in Sheffield, IFA manufactures high-integrity, open-die forged components for OEMs and tier-one suppliers within the aerospace, nuclear, power generation, marine and oil and gas sectors. Using materials such as nickel alloy, titanium, stainless steel and carbon alloys, the company primarily forges rings and bars for use in a range of end
The Duncan & Todd Group, the leading optical provider in Scotland, has secured a GBP15 million investment from the Scottish office of LDC, the UK’s leading mid-market private equity investor, to accelerate its growth strategy.
As part of the deal, Duncan & Todd’s existing backer, BGF, will exit its minority stake.
Founded in 1972, the business operates through three divisions – retail, manufacturing and corporate – and employs more than 250 people across its national branch network and at its state-of-the-art ophthalmic lens laboratory, Caledonian Optical in Aberdeen. It also provides outsourced corporate eye care services to more than
Chargebee, a SaaS subscription management and recurring billing solution, has secured USD18 million in growth capital, led by New York-based Insight Venture Partners.
The Series C investment also saw participation from previous investors, Accel Partners and Tiger Global Management. With this round of funding, the total investment stands at USD24.7 Million. This capital will be used for increased investment in product R&D, sales, marketing and growth, to expand aggressively into newer markets and segments.
Chargebee has closed an USD18 million Series C funding, led by @insightpartners, with participation from Accel Partners and Tiger Global management.
Chargebee offers a
Assicurazioni Generali has launched Generali Global Infrastructure (GGI), a new infrastructure debt platform that serves as the first cornerstone of the Group’s multi-boutique asset management strategy.
The newly-founded entity Generali Investment Partners will manage the multi-boutique platform with the aim to be the number one platform of this type in Europe.
This platform employs internal know-how as well as creating partnerships with some of the most talented professionals in their specific fields of expertise.
GGI, the first boutique established with Generali Investment Partners, will develop infrastructure debt investment strategies both for internal and external clients, leveraging Generali
LPA-CGR avocats has advised the shareholders and founding managers of Wiko Group on its reorganisation and closer cooperation with Tinno Group, its Chinese partner for the past seven years.
The French smartphone company, which is in the European top five for connected mobility and active in around 30 countries, has over the years become a major partner in Tinno’s worldwide activities. Pursuing closer alignment was a natural step for both companies which should help them to build a stronger strategic partnership aimed at conquering new markets.
LPA-CGR in association with Toullec Solicitors assisted Wiko on this transaction. The team
Livingstone’s Defence & Security sector team has advised the shareholders of Nettitude, a market-leading provider of cyber security services with some of the most sophisticated technical capabilities in the industry, on its acquisition by Lloyd’s Register (LR).
LR is a provider of professional services for engineering and technology, improving safety and increasing the performance of critical infrastructures for clients in over 75 countries worldwide.
Founded in 2003, Leamington Spa-based Nettitude is an award-winning provider of cyber security assurance, risk management and managed detection and response services, to high profile organisations across the globe. With 140 employees worldwide, the company is
NRT Technology Corp (NRT) has acquired the assets of privately held OfferCraft, a software company that uses artificial intelligence and gamification to drive loyalty, engagement and revenue. Terms of the agreement are not disclosed.
The deal will allow NRT to integrate OfferCraft’s patent-pending solutions into its existing kiosk, mobile, table games and cashless payment product lines, while also expanding into entirely new areas across nearly every digital channel.
OfferCraft’s artificial intelligence software allows offers, coupons and rewards to be distributed digitally across email, SMS, websites, social media, kiosks, the Point of Sale, signage, and more. Unlike traditional marketing content,
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