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To mark Ada Lovelace Day, an international celebration of the achievements of women in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), PEWire is publishing a mini-series of three Q&A interviews with women working in venture capital. Third up is Itxaso del Palacio, Partner at London-based Notion vc, which invests in enterprise technology and B2B SaaS companies at Series A stage across Europe.
SALTO Systems (SALTO), a manufacturer of electronic access control solutions, has acquired Gantner Electronic Austria Holding (Gantner). With a combined workforce of 1,200 employees in 40 countries, including more than 230 dedicated to R&D, a turnover of EUR260 million and over a million access points delivered each year, the combined group consolidates its position as a global leader in electronic access control.
The transaction was financed by a combination of capital increase, bank financing and cash.
The agreement entails (i) the divestment of Alantra’s existing stake in SALTO and (ii) the subscription of a EUR125 million capital increase to finance the
Private equity firm Dubin Clark’s portfolio company, EMPI, has acquired RacingLine Group (RacingLine). EMPI is a niche market leader in aftermarket automotive parts with a focus on parts for European vehicles, while RacingLine Group is a well-known and fast-growing provider of premium, branded, high-performance parts and software for Volkswagen and Audi vehicles as well as related programs and events.
The acquisition builds the platform for an unrivalled partnership of specialist automotive brands, collectively Euro Motorparts Group (EMP).
RacingLine was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. It is best known for its Performance Parts and Software
O’Melveny has represented Menlo Microsystems, a company responsible for re-inventing the electronic switch, in its USD44 million Series B funding round.This funding round allows Menlo Micro to significantly accelerate product development and the scaling of production lines.
The round was led by 40 North Ventures alongside San Francisco-based Piva, leading global investor Paladin Capital Group, Vertical Venture Partners, and Tony Fadell’s Future Shape. This round brings Menlo Micro to USD77 million in total funding to date. Menlo Micro is also backed by Corning and Microsemi.
Headquartered in Irvine, California, Menlo Micro has created an entirely new category of electronic switches.
Real estate investor Altera Vastgoed (Altea) and Van Wijnen Projectontwikkeling West have reached agreement on the acquisition of 28 apartments and two maisonettes in the De Rede project in Uithoorn.The project is located on the River Amstel in the centre of Uithoorn, opposite the marina. The location is within the Amsterdam urban region and features excellent connections to Amstelveen, Amsterdam and other cities in the vicinity. The planned extension of the Amstellijn suburban tram line will provide a direct connection to the Amsterdam Zuid (WTC) railway station.
Altera’s CEO, Jaap van der Bijl, says: “The demand for homes in this
Proterra, a specialist in heavy-duty electric transportation, has secured a USD200 million investment led by Cowen Sustainable Advisors (CSI), along with supporting investments from Soros Fund Management, Generation Investment Management, and Broadscale Group. The new investment is comprised of USD150 million from CSI and investments totalling USD50 million from Soros Fund Management, Generation Investment Management, and Broadscale Group.
The new investment will support general corporate purposes, including Proterra’s battery and electric drivetrain research and development, business development activities to expand the use of Proterra’s technology in additional commercial vehicle segments, and the company’s Proterra Energy business to provide supplemental charging
The Patrimonium Private Equity Fund (“Patrimonium”), advised by Patrimonium Private Equity Advisors, has acquired a majority stake in the Roth Group, a Swiss provider of structural fire protection, technical insulation and coating solutions. This lays the foundation for a seamless continuation of the Roth Group’s successful business model. At the same time, the transaction creates synergies for both partners and the financial strength of Patrimonium allows for targeted investments in future growth. The parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase price.
Patrimonium acquires a controlling majority in the Roth Group based in Gerlafingen (SO). The Roth Group is a provider
To mark Ada Lovelace Day, an international celebration of the achievements of women in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), PEWire is publishing a mini-series of three Q&A interviews with women working in venture capital. Second up is Christine Hockley, director of investments at British Patient Capital which makes long-term investments in innovative companies across the UK.
Apex Group, a global financial services provider, has acquired FundRock Management Company SA and FundRock Partners Ltd (FundRock).Read the full story at Institutional Asset Manager…
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