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eEquity, a Nordic growth investor focused on digitally-enabled businesses, has completed the eleventh and final deal in its fourth fund through an investment in the Malmö-based DTC (Direct to Consumer) company John Henric.
The company focuses on the affordable luxury segment and sells men’s fashion apparel and accessories through its own web shop and own physical stores.
Through the partnership with eEquity and related growth capital, John Henric will accelerate its growth journey with the intention of becoming the leading brand within men’s fashion.
Leading bar operator Arc Inspirations is set to accelerate its growth after securing significant investment from BGF for a minority stake in the Martin Wolstencroft-led business.
BGF is investing £19 million into the business, with the capital paving the way for an accelerated rollout of its three premium brands Banyan Bar & Kitchen, BOX and Manahatta. The investment will support the company’s ambition to double the business from its current 18 venues, delivering at least four new site openings per year over the next three-to-five years.
The deal marks the first time Arc has introduced external investment to the
Abry Partners, a Boston-based private equity firm, has taken a substantial stake in global Oracle partner Inoapps, resulting in joint control with founder and CEO Andy Bird.
The investment will accelerate both acquisition-based and organic growth, as well as continue to drive the innovation of new services and increase headcount.
As part of the deal, previous investors BGF will exit its investment in Inoapps, having realised a 4.5x return on the investment made in 2013. The £10 million funding from BGF enabled Inoapps to increase its global presence dramatically, particularly in the US and Asia, investing in developing expertise and
Critical Start, a provider of Managed Detection and Response (MDR) cybersecurity solutions, has secured a $215 million strategic growth investment from Vista Equity Partners (Vista).
Commonfund Capital has closed its inaugural environmental sustainability fund, Commonfund Capital Environmental Sustainability Partners 2020 at $233 million.
The fund had strong support from a variety of limited partners globally including foundations, endowments, family offices, pensions, corporations, registered investment advisors and consultants.
The private equity investment partnership will make direct investments into companies, operating platforms and specialist manager funds and secondaries in a diversified set of environmental sustainability sectors and themes including renewables; food, agriculture and water; and resource efficiency. The fund is designed for investors pursuing private capital investment returns, measurable environmental impacts, and investment opportunities not generally
International insurance broker Howden has acquired SPF Private Clients (SPF), subject to regulatory approval, from private equity fund manager Cabot Square.
SPF will join Howden’s UK & Ireland business to further enhance its position as the leading independent insurance distributor in the region.
SPF was formed in 2011 after a management buyout and rebrand of Savills Private Finance, the financial arm of Savills plc, before Cabot Square Capital (Cabot) acquired a majority stake in the business in 2018.
Stifel Financial Corp, Eaton Partners – a Stifel Company – and RCP Advisors (RCP), a subsidiary of P10, Inc. (NYSE: PX), today announced the launch of Twelve Degrees, a strategic partnership focused on investing in and providing capital solutions to leading emerging and first-time alternative investment fund managers.
Twelve Degrees will combine Eaton’s capabilities as one of the largest global placement agents and financial advisory firms with RCP’s access to lower-middle-market private equity fund managers. Twelve Degrees will provide flexible capital solutions, strategic advice, back-office infrastructure, access to broader Stifel banking services, and global distribution, capital formation, and marketing capabilities
Azzure IT, a Sheffield-based IT services provider, has been acquired by Content+Cloud, the UK arm of Nordic IT services group Advania.
The deal provides an exit for NPIF – Mercia Equity Finance, which is managed by Mercia and part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund, and which has achieved a return well in excess of 2x its initial £2 million investment.
Founded in 2011 by Craig and Sharon Such, Azzure is a leading Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central provider and has previously featured in rankings such as Deloitte Tech Fast500 EMEA and the Financial Times 1000 list, which recognise
Hg, a software and services investor, has appointed four new Partners, a CFO and Head of Talent.
Hg is promoting three colleagues to Partner: Chris Fielding (London), Hector Guinness (New York) and Benedikt Joeris (Munich).
In addition, Alexandre Flavier recently joined as a Partner, with a primary focus on software and tech-enabled services investments in France.
Philip Marshall has also recently joined Hg as Group CFO, while Kerry Heaton has joined Hg as Head of Talent from HSBC.
PayArc, a payments technology company formed by co-founders Zachary Martinez and Jared Ronski, has secured a strategic investment from Bregal Sagemount, a private equity firm providing capital and strategic assistance to companies in high-growth sectors.
PayArc will use this first round of financing to invest in new sales and marketing channels, target strategic acquisitions, and expand its value proposition to all constituents.
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