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SouChe has closed its Series E funding round led by Alibaba with participation from Warburg Pincus, Primavera Capital and CMB International.
This round is less than 12 months from the USD100 million Series C round in November 2016 led by Ant Financial, and less than six months from the USD180 million Series D round in April 2017 led by Warburg Pincus. Cygnus Equity was the sole financial advisor to SouChe for this round.
After this round of financing, Alibaba will become the biggest institutional investor for SouChe. The two companies will deepen their existing cooperation by sharing more resources and
Roynat Equity Partners and Tepper Holdings Inc (THI) have sold their majority equity ownership interest in Comtrad Strategic Sourcing (Comtrad) to Ardenton Capital Corporation and Comtrad President, Jim Long.
Based in Mississauga, Ontario, Comtrad is a leading importer and distributor of hardware and component products to furniture, kitchen and bath cabinet manufacturers and distributors throughout North America. With over 45 years of experience, Comtrad provides a “one-stop” solution for OEMs to outsource all facets of their supply chain with top quality products from Asia.
Under the ownership of Roynat Equity Partners and THI, Comtrad has expanded its operations and
A California film, television, and digital entertainment company has opened a limited window for ultra high net worth investors looking for a private alternative investment.
Noci Media is targeting self made entrepreneurs, mass affluent investors, and multi generational family offices for a new private equity opportunity that offers a low risk high return, along with various hedging strategies.
“The US Department of Commerce recently released a report summarising Price Waterhouse’s Analysis that the global media & entertainment industry is almost at USD2 Trillion,” says Noci’s Managing Partner, Yuri Rutman.
“Many investment opportunities are available online in cryptocurrency, tech
Carey Olsen and Ipes in Guernsey have assisted Phoenix Equity Partners with the launch of the firm’s fourth fund, which has closed with commitments of GBP415 million.
Phoenix Equity Partners (PEP) is a leading private equity investor working with entrepreneurial teams to help grow medium-sized, UK-based companies valued at up to GBP150 million. This fourth fund, Phoenix Equity Partners 2016 fund, will continue this investment theme.
The new fund, which closed in July, attracted investment from a range of high-quality existing and new investors including public and corporate pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, insurance companies, family offices, fund of
Italmatch Chemicals, a specialist in the production and marketing of performance additives for lubricants, industrial water & process treatment, oil & gas, and plastics backed by private equity firm Ardian, has acquired Sudamfos do Brasil, a distribution company, specialised in marketing of phosphonates, phosphates and other specialty chemical products, through its recently created local subsidiary Italmatch Do Brasil Partipações Ltda.
This transaction gives Italmatch Chemicals a stronger presence in the Latin American market, as well as reinforces the overseas growth and development recently undertaken by the Group in the American Continent. It, indeed, follows the recent acquisition of Compass Chemical
New York-based private equity firm Argand Partners (Argand) has acquired Oase Management (OASE). Terms of the transaction have not been disclosed.
OASE is a provider of outdoor water gardening products with a growing presence in indoor aquatics products, which are sold under their biOrb and Highline programs. Founded in 1949, in Hörstel, Germany, OASE benefits from almost 70 years of brand heritage and is well‐known for its highly innovative and quality‐leading product solutions. The Company’s products stand for cutting‐edge design and exceptional ease‐of‐use. OASE is also a leader in complex fountain technology and has extensive experience designing large‐scale projects globally,
Arma Partners has acted as exclusive financial advisor to IDBS, a leader in enterprise scientific informatics platforms, on its sale to Danaher Corporation (NYSE: DHR), a global science and technology innovator with more than 20 operating companies spanning healthcare, environmental and industrial sectors.
Founded by entrepreneur Neil Kipling, IDBS provides innovative enterprise data management, analytics and modelling software for R&D and science-driven companies. The company’s E-WorkBook Cloud platform, which was recently named Cloud Product of the Year at the National Technology Awards, provides critical R&D data management and lab informatics capabilities to drive innovation at over 200 large global enterprises
Scottish Equity Partners (SEP) has made a significant investment in Dotmatics, a scientific informatics software provider delivering enterprise solutions tailored to the modern, highly collaborative and mobile scientific environments.
Dotmatics provides solutions for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, academia, food and beverage, oil and gas, and agrochemical industries. The funding will enable Dotmatics to continue its investment into product innovation and customer success, as well as to strengthen operations in each of its key geographies.
Dotmatics’ comprehensive solutions include tools for knowledge management, data storage, enterprise querying and reporting, data analysis and visualisation. Headquartered in the UK, Dotmatics is one of
Assetz Capital, one of the UK’s fastest growing peer-to-peer alternative finance platforms, has reported a continuation of profit for its half year results.
The company has recorded a seven-figure pre-tax profit in the six months from April to September 2017, in keeping with the profitability recorded for the entire 2016/17 financial year. With recent FCA approval, Assetz Capital remains one of the very few P2P platforms worldwide to achieve profitability, with a revenue run-rate of circa GBP15 million per annum.
From April 2017 to September 2017, well over GBP110 million was lent through Assetz Capital to credit worthy businesses nationwide,
International private equity firm Cinven is to acquire a majority stake in Planasa, a global operator in the agri-food sector, for a consideration of approximately EUR450 million.
Planasa specialises in plant research, nursery and fresh produce. Alexandre Darbonne, CEO and current owner of the company, will continue to hold a significant shareholding.
Headquartered in Valtierra, Spain, Planasa is one of the leading plant variety and nursery operators within the berry fruit category worldwide. The Group provides seeds, plants and R&D services to farmers, and fresh produce to retailers across the world. Planasa has benefitted from strong growth in its
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