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Mandate activity among the largest institutional investors soared in 2021 across private equity, private credit, real estate and infrastructure, and hedge funds, according to research commissioned by Vidrio Financial, a provider of software and integrated data services solutions for institutional alternative allocators globally.
The second annual Alternatives Watch Research Investor Compendium tracked in 2021 a total of $130bn in new capital across more than 900 individual Institutional investor mandates of 50 of the top allocators to alternatives.
The report ranks the activity of some of the largest pension plan allocators by alternative asset class and provides a snapshot of some
Maitland Fund Services has appointed Jacolene Otto as Head of Fund Services – Luxembourg, as of 1 April 2022.
The Luxembourg regulator, the CSSF, has approved Otto’s Day-to-Day Manager (DDM) responsibilities, which will include both regulatory and functional reporting lines.
Maitland was founded in Luxembourg in 1976 and has over nearly five decades built a first-class, solid reputation in the jurisdiction. The head count of Maitland Fund Services in Luxembourg is 25, all of whom will report to Ms Otto.
In addition, Otto has been appointed as Director on the Board of Maitland Luxembourg SA.
Drawbridge, a provider of cybersecurity software and solutions to the alternative investment industry, has achieved System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2 Type 1 compliance.
This certification reflects Drawbridge’s commitment to safeguarding critical client data while helping customers bolster their cyber defences in today’s evolving threat landscape.
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) designed SOC 2 compliance assessments to ensure businesses display adequate data practices that safeguard data with proper security processes. The Type 1 certification reports on the controls placed into operation at a specific point in time and creates a solid path for working towards a
Ansa Capital, a new venture firm, has held the first close of its inaugural fund, which will focus on investments in emerging growth stage companies, at $100 million.
The fund’s initial backers include institutions such as Princeton University’s endowment, Accolade Partners, Financial Investments Corporation, as well as individual investors Henry Kravis, George Roberts, and Peter Chernin.
Ansa is seeking to build a focused portfolio with targeted initial investments of $5 million to $15 million in companies that are pioneering new markets, reinventing distribution models, and modernising legacy systems.
Ansa is founded by two experienced investors—Marco DeMeireles, formerly TCG, and Allan
Law firm Paul Hastings has launched the inaugural Continuation Vehicles Snapshot from its Secondaries team.
The Snapshot outlines the key terms of the continuation vehicles (CVs) that Paul Hastings advised on between Q4 2021 and Q1 2022, offering a useful insight into the provisions found in CVs’ legal documentation. The CVs span a variety of sectors, ranging from healthcare to media. The average size of each was $700m, while total commitments exceed $5bn, and approximately 70% of the CVs related to single-asset deals.
Notably, almost a third (29%) of deals involved sponsors providing 10% of the investor commitment to
KINEXON, a specialist in connected and automated processes, has closed a $130 Million Series A fundraise led by private equity firm Thomas H Lee Partners (THL).
BMW i Ventures and Telekom Innovation Pool (TIP), Deutsche Telekom’s strategic investment fund provided co-investments.
KINEXON will leverage the investment to accelerate the development of its automation technology and to continue its expansion in North America and Europe.
Signicat, a provider of digital identity and electronic signature solutions, is acquiring all shares in the UK-headquartered anti-fraud company Sphonic for an undisclosed sum.
Existing management shareholders will reinvest a substantial part of the consideration into Signicat.
Sphonic was founded in London in 2012 and is a pioneer in automating compliance decision processes. With this acquisition, Signicat will be able to extend its leading existing identity platform with Sphonic’s know your customer (KYC), know your business (KYB) and anti-money laundering (AML) solutions.
New State Capital Partners (New State) has acquired a majority stake in Patuxent Roofing & Contracting, an independent provider of re-roofing installation and services.
New State is partnering with current owner and CEO Mike Gowl, who will remain with the company and retain a significant equity stake.
Terms of the transaction have not been disclosed.
IK Partners’ (IK) IK IX Fund has entered into exclusive negotiations with LGT Capital Partners (LGT) to acquire a majority stake in Batisanté, alongside management who will be reinvesting.
Financial terms of the transaction have not been disclosed.
Founded in 1987 and based in Neuilly-Plaisance, France, Batisanté is a leading compliance and safety services provider, primarily servicing residential buildings and professional customers.
The next phase of the Company’s development will see IK working alongside management to pursue organic growth in core verticals, cement its leadership position in the Paris area and expand into other regions.
ICV Partners, an investment firm focused on lower middle market companies in business services, consumer goods & services, food & beverage, and healthcare, has made a significant investment in Beacon Global Strategies (Beacon or BGS), in partnership with its founders Michael Allen, Jeremy Bash, and Andrew Shapiro and members of the Beacon leadership team.
Beacon Global Strategies is a Washington DC-based strategic advisory firm specialising in government policy, government procurement, geopolitical and risk analysis, technology policy, supply chain risks, cyber risks, and strategic communications.
Founded in 2013, Beacon serves as a trusted advisor to market leading companies across technology, government
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