Managers
Growth Catalyst Partners (GCP), a middle market private equity firm, has acquired The Equine Network (Equine Network) in a corporate carve-out from Active Interest Media.
Black Box Intelligence, the specialist in data and actionable insights for the restaurant industry, has received a significant growth investment from Diversis Capital Partners, a Los Angeles-based buy-out firm focused on software and technology-enabled organisations.“This is an exciting day for our employees, clients, partners and the industry at large,” says Kelli Valade, President & CEO of Black Box Intelligence. “Our new partnership with Diversis enables us to accelerate investments in our team and technology that will further our mission of revealing new insights to our clients that unlock their potential while enriching the lives of those that work in or
Middle-market private equity firm HKW’s portfolio company Infab Corporation (Infab) has acquired MediDrapes (MediDrapes), a provider of sterile disposable protective drapes for medical imaging equipment. The financial terms of the transaction have not been disclosed.
MediDrapes provides a suite of sterile disposable protective coverings for medical imaging equipment. It offers covers for full size and mini c-Arms, fluoroscopes, and ultrasound machines, among other devices.
“We believe, the addition of MediDrapes to the Infab platform immediately increases their product line with a highly complementary offering,” says Tom Shaw, Principal at HKW. “This is also an opportunity for HKW to continue investing in
Albion Capital is seeking to raise up to GBP45 million through top up offers for five of its venture capital trusts. The fundraising targets the following amounts across the Albion VCT range: Albion Technology & General VCT PLC – GBP14 million; Kings Arms Yard VCT PLC – GBP12 million; Albion Development VCT PLC – GBP7 million; Albion Enterprise VCT PLC – GBP6 million; and Crown Place VCT PLC – GBP6 million.The top up offers reflect Albion’s confidence in a strong pipeline of investment opportunities in software and healthcare, and offer the opportunity to invest in portfolios with a combined value
Private markets investment management firm Hamilton Lane has launched the Hamilton Lane Private Assets Fund (PAF), a closed-end investment vehicle registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Investment Company Act of 1940 (’40 Act). Read the full story at Wealth Adviser…
Toy manufacturer and distributor Sambro International Ltd is assessing growth opportunities after securing a GBP13 million funding package with Barclays Bank. The Manchester-based business, achieved strong sales in 2020 despite the challenges imposed by the pandemic. Sambro employs more than 90 staff and has offices in Bury, Hong Kong and Amsterdam.
Tony Hicks, CEO of Sambro International, says: “We are delighted to be working with the Barclays’ team and have been very impressed with their desire to understand our business and build a strong partnership approach. The next few years will be very exciting for our business.”
Tom Falcon, Chairman
Funds advised by SK Capital Partners have made a controlling investment in Tilley Chemical Company, a distributor and value-added service provider of specialty chemicals and lubricants. SK Capital’s investment will serve as the basis for a new strategic partnership with the Tilley family, who will continue to retain a significant ownership stake and involvement in the Company.
Privately held since being founded by the Tilley family in 1952, Tilley is a leading specialty chemical and lubricant distributor with value-added capabilities including storage, blending, packaging and regulatory and technical support. The Company serves customers across a diverse set of regulated markets
Verdane and EQT are to merge their respective portfolio companies Confirmit and FocusVision, majority owned by EQT Mid Market US. The combined company will be led by Confirmit CEO Kyle Ferguson and supported by members of both the FocusVision and Confirmit management teams.
FocusVision offers a comprehensive suite of experience insights software solutions, including advanced survey, online interview and focus groups, and online qualitative research community solutions to get brands close enough to their customers to have a full understanding of Customer Truth™ – how they think, feel, and act.
Confirmit offers market research, customer experience and employee engagement software solutions
The Emmes Company (Emmes), a full-service clinical research organisation (CRO) dedicated to supporting the advancement of human health and biopharmaceutical innovation and a portfolio company of Behrman Capital, has acquired Neox. Financial terms of the transaction have not been disclosed.
BGF – the UK’s most active investor – has invested GBP6 million in global animation studio, Snipple, to support its ambitious growth plans to develop its own IP and content. BGF will take a minority share.Under the leadership of London based CEO Kaine Pate, Snipple Animation has worked consistently with some of the biggest broadcast networks globally, including Netflix, Warner Bros, Disney, Dreamworks and Nickelodeon.
Its portfolio of animation work boasts a variety of family favourites, such as Where’s Waldo, Dora And Friends, Into the City, Animaniacs, Green Eggs and Ham, Ducktales, Be Cool Scooby Doo and Phineas and
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