Appnovation has secured GBP9.3m in equity financing from a joint partnership between the Canadian Business Growth Fund (CBGF) and the UK’s BGF.  The investment will allow Appnovation to accelerate its international growth and expansion strategy, spurring jobs and economic growth in Canada, the UK and beyond.   Appnovation is a full-service digital consultancy, focused on delivering meaningful business outcomes that drive innovation, growth and ultimately value for its clients. Through digital strategy and a deep industry focus across a variety of verticals (including some of the largest financial services and pharmaceutical companies in the world),Appnovation’s expertise with user-centric, design-led experiences and open technology platforms, helps brands to

Plimsoll Productions (Plimsoll) has partnered with mid-market private equity firm LDC in a deal valuing the company at around GBP80 million.  LDC has invested for a minority equity stake in Plimsoll which will continue to be led by CEO and Founder Grant Mansfield.  Headquartered in Bristol, the international centre of the natural history television industry, Plimsoll is one of the largest independent television production companies in the UK. Its BAFTA, EMMY and Academy Award-winning team specialises in wildlife, documentary, live and factual entertainment shows and it is a global leader in natural history programmes.  Since the business was founded in 2013, Plimsoll

A business which is transforming healthcare through the use of digital technology has secured a GBP650,000 investment from NPIF – Mercia Equity Finance, which is managed by Mercia and is part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund. The funding will allow Advanced Digital Innovation (UK) Limited (ADI) to boost uptake of its flagship product, MyPathway. The system, which is already in use by a number of NHS trusts, seamlessly connects patients to their healthcare provider through a web browser or a mobile app.   MyPathway removes the need for appointment letters and calls and allows patients to negotiate care plans

An affiliate of private equity firm Harbor Beach Capital (Harbor Beach) has made an investment in Atlantic Southern Paving (ASP). The transaction was completed in partnership with ASP’s Chief Executive Officer, Michael Curry, as well Aldine Capital Partners. Based in Broward County, Florida, ASP has been a leading provider of pavement maintenance and construction services in Florida, and nationally, for over 25 years. The business, founded by Mickey Curry in 1992, has evolved into a key partner to commercial and municipal customers by providing outsourced pavement maintenance planning, as well as repair, maintenance and construction services to customers including retailers,

KKR has agreed to set up a strategic partnership with NVC Lighting and acquire a majority interest in NVC Lighting’s China Lighting Business (NVC China) for a total equity value of approximately USD794 million.  Following the completion of the transaction, KKR will own 70 per cent of NVC China and NVC Lighting will hold the remaining 30 per cent and receive a cash consideration. NVC China is a leading lighting company in China, manufacturing, selling and distributing branded lighting products and providing lighting solutions to consumers and business clients through a robust distribution network across China. Paul Yang, Member and

Entities affiliated with BlackRock’s Long Term Private Capital (LTPC) strategy have made a strategic investment in Authentic Brands Group (ABG).  LTPC will become the largest investor in ABG and will work closely alongside its management, led by founder, Chairman and CEO James Salter and President and CMO Nick Woodhouse. LTPC joins existing ABG investors including founding investor Leonard Green & Partners, General Atlantic, Lion Capital, Simon Property Group, Brookfield Properties’ retail group and Shaquille O’Neal. ABG has experienced significant growth since it was founded in 2010 and is now a world-leading brand development, marketing and entertainment company. The Company’s portfolio