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Eagle Property Capital Investments (EPC), a vertically integrated real estate investment manager focused on the value-add multifamily space, has teamed up with Promecap, a private equity firm based in Mexico City, to launch a new multifamily investment vehicle.
EPC Promecap Multifamily Partners V (Fund V) aims to raise up to USD400 million in equity commitments, with an initial closing planned for March of 2022. The capital raised in Fund V will allow for approximately USD1.2 billion in the acquisition of value-add multifamily assets.
Founded by Fernando Chico Pardo in 1997, Promecap is an institutional private equity firm based in Mexico City.
Philanthropi, a company focused on democratising philanthropy through its “giving-as-a-service” platform, has raised USD4 million in funding from lead investor Amex Ventures.
This funding round, which included participation from Live Oak Centres and Darco Capital. will help Philanthropi advance its mission to let every individual create their own personal, charitable foundation.
Amex Ventures makes investments in companies that are driving forward the future of commerce, lifestyle, and financial services. Since its start in 2011, the company has invested in several startups that are now industry pioneers.
Helix Geospace, a specialist in antenna and RF (radio frequency) technology, has raised GBP3 million seed funding in a round led by Bloc Ventures, and supported by the UK Innovation and Science Seed Fund (UKI2S), managed by Midven, part of Future Planet Capital.
Several private investors including a group of sophisticated HNWI’s introduced by Tony Best, who’s background is in finance and high-end electronics manufacturing, also participated.
In addition to this GBP3 million round Helix has previously raised GBP2.5 million investment from UKI2S and angel investors, and has participated in Wayra UK’s Intelligent Mobility Accelerator programme and Seraphim Capital’s Space
Austrian venture capital firm eQventure has led a USD30 million investment round in USound, a global developer and manufacturer of micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) loudspeakers for personal devices and wearable technology. Sound will use the funds to move into mass production of its second generation MEMS loudspeakers for several global companies.
Venture capitalists Hermann Hauser (co-founder of ARM) and Longzhong Yang (co-founder of BYD) also invested, while there was strong participation from the European Investment Bank too.
TELEO Capital Management has acquired of FIOS Insight (FIOS), an Enterprise Architecture (EA) software tool that enables companies to simplify their strategy, IT planning and Project Portfolio Management (PPM). The Business will be merged with UMT360, an existing TELEO portfolio company providing Enterprise PPM software.
FIOS and UMT360’s combined solution enables organszations to identify, model and align business processes, products and projects. Integrating FIOS’ EA technology strengthens UMT360’s Strategic Portfolio Management product, providing a comprehensive solution designed to drive business agility.
Perwyn, a family-backed private equity and growth capital investor, has led a USD130 million Series D funding round in HungryPanda, an online food delivery platform serving Asian restaurants and populations overseas.
Lucion Group, the leading environmental services company backed by mid-market private equity investor Palatine, has acquired specialist consultancy Aberdeen Radiation Protection Services (ARPS) Ltd, in a strategic deal that strengthens its capabilities in the nuclear sector.
The deal, which also boosts Lucion’s presence in Scotland, will see skilled members of the ARPS team join the business.
Founded in 2001, ARPS provides comprehensive and cost-effective radiation protection services to a wide range of industrial and non-industrial companies operating globally.
Clearview Capital Fund IV, and its affiliates (Fund IV) have partnered with the management of Insight 2 Design to recapitalise the company.
The Company will continue to be led by Nick Vaughn, Co-Founder and CEO, who retained a significant equity stake in the recapitalised business. Several other key members of the management team made investments alongside Fund IV and Vaughn.
The transaction represents Fund IV’s third platform investment in the outdoor industry and the fifth platform investment in the outdoor industry across all Clearview funds. I2D also represents the third platform investment Fund IV has made in collaboration with Vertikal
Lower Mid-market private equity firm NorthEdge has supported the primary management buyout of ICP, a global marketing services consultancy.
ICP is headquartered in London with offices across Europe, Asia, and North and South America. The business provides digital marketing, digital asset management services, creative production and consultancy services to global brands, such as Mars, Unilever, Coca-Cola, Diageo, Warner Bros. and CVS Aetna, supporting them to deliver their increasingly complex multi-channel marketing strategies.
NorthEdge is backing Christopher Grakal, CEO, and his 250-plus strong team, to accelerate the firm’s growth. With NorthEdge’s support, ICP will expand its existing client base, launch
Female-led venture capital firm Anthemis Group, which focuses on investments in the fintech sector, has closed multiple funds wit combined commitments of in excess of USD700 million, bringing the firm’s total AUM to USD1.2 billion.
To support the growth of the firm’s full stack investment platform, Anthemis Chief Executive Officer, Amy Nauiokas has announced her transition to co-Chief Investment Officer and co-Chair of the board alongside her co-founder, Sean Park. Briana van Strijp, who has served as Anthemis’ Chief Operating Officer since 2018 has taken on the role as Chief Executive Officer and Gavin Holland transitioned from Ecosystem Development Partner
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