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Ara Partners, a private equity firm specialising in industrial decarbonisation investments, has hired Robert Bond and Adam Hodgson as Associates.
“We are pleased to welcome Robert and Adam to the Ara family,” says Tuan Tran, a Managing Director at Ara Partners. “They bring significant deal execution and analytical experience to the firm and further strengthen our investment team as Ara continues to expand.”
“Adding Robert and Adam bolsters our team as we scale our investment activity and evaluate attractive businesses that reduce carbon emissions,” added Troy Thacker, a Managing Partner at Ara Partners. “Robert and Adam will also play
Accession Capital Partners (ACP) has made an investment in proptech business Inplus/Cenatorium Group, a Polish provider of property and geospatial analytics.
Inplus/Cenatorium supplies data-based solutions through its state-of-the-art digital database that combines the most comprehensive real estate transactional data and the geospatial data across Poland. The company’s software combines its experience and knowledge of the dynamics of spatial economy phenomena with advanced data processing technologies, enabling clients to use automated valuation models for real estate as well as to support large-scale infrastructure projects in design, planning and permitting. The Group caters to a high-profile client base that includes top-rated
Global investment manager AllianceBernstein (AB) has established a strategic partnership with LSV Advisors (LSV), a special situations secondaries firm focused on liquidity solutions for hedge fund, private equity, and other alternative investment funds.
The new partnership will enhance investment offerings for the firm’s private wealth business, Bernstein Private Wealth Management. The goal of the partnership is to provide clients access to LSV’s investment strategy to enhance their diversification in alternative investments. As a part of the broader strategic partnership, AB will become the exclusive private wealth partner for LSV.
Founded in 2005, LSV is a pioneer in providing liquidity solutions
Warburg Pincus has made a strategic investment in A-LIGN, a high-growth provider of cybersecurity and compliance solutions and top issuer of SOC 2 reports worldwide, alongside existing investor FTV Capital.
This investment will be used to drive product innovation in the company’s A-SCEND SaaS platform, grow the company’s portfolio of service offerings, expand A-LIGN’s global footprint and execute on an aggressive hiring strategy. As demand for cybersecurity assessments continues to soar, A-LIGN is committed to providing the services and technology needed to meet today’s unique regulatory and cybersecurity requirements. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Headquartered in Tampa, Florida,
SGT Capital has acquires Utimaco, a growing global market specialist in cyber security solutions, co-headquartered in Aachen and Campbell, California, with more than 470 employees and expected three-digit million revenues.
The acquisition is subject to different regulatory approvals. Its closing is expected for Q4 2021. The seller is EQT Private Equity, who will continue to participate in the value performance as a minority owner. The parties have agreed not to disclose the transaction value. Debt will be provided by Bain Capital Credit.
The 100 per cent subsidiary of SGT German Private Equity in Frankfurt (SGF), SGT Capital Pte Ltd (SGTPTE),
Denver-based private equity firm Mountaingate Capital has sold its position in Bounteous in connection with a new investment in the company completed by New Mountain Capital.
The exit of Bounteous represents another successful outcome for Mountaingate’s investors in a digital marketing services platform with highly differentiated capabilities. Mountaingate first partnered with Bounteous’ predecessor entity HS2 Solutions, and its co-founders Keith Schwartz and Phil Hollyer, in 2016. The five-year partnership between Bounteous and Mountaingate resulted in six-fold growth.
Bounteous helps clients solve their most difficult digital challenges by building unique, insights-driven customer experiences that leverage a powerful blend of data analytics,
Lazard Ltd (NYSE:LAZ) has appointed Patrick No as a Managing Director, in the firm’s Private Capital Advisory Group, effective immediately.
Based in Singapore, No will cover fundraising and secondary solutions across the Asia Pacific region.
“Patrick is an experienced banker with proven success in multiple sectors and deep relationships with leading private equity firms,” says Holcombe Green, Global Head of Private Capital Advisory. “His addition strengthens our senior experience and expertise in APAC, together with Nick Miles, Head of Europe and Asia Private Equity, and demonstrates our commitment to the continued growth of our advisory practices in the region.”
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HIG Growth Partners (HIG) has sold its portfolio company, Telescope Inc, a provider of real-time fan engagement solutions for live events, gamified second screen experiences and interactive livestreams, to Bally’s Corporation.
Telescope’s first-in-class products and services will amplify the Bally’s Interactive, Bally Bet and Bally Sports brands, enabling viewers and players to have an integrated experience that allows them to engage on a multitude of platforms and channels, including online and offline. By delivering customised and interactive content, as well as deeply engaging social experiences, Telescope will connect with Bally’s customers in innovative ways, providing opportunities for Bally’s to attract
Finnfund provides a USD12 million senior loan to Bandwidth and Cloud Services Group (BCS), a telecom infrastructure provider operating in several African countries.
With Finnfund’s help as a key project investor, BCS is expanding its operations in East, Central and South Africa. The project increases reliability, accessibility and affordability of the internet when compared to the alternatives.
“Large areas still rely on satellite connections, and in many of these countries, data transfer prices are amongst the highest in the world”, says Yonas Maru, Managing Director of BCS. “By building our own infrastructure, BCS can offer full connectivity throughout the region
Edison Partners is to exit portfolio company Bento for Business, which has been acquired by US Bank (NYSE: USB). Upon closing, the transaction will deliver a strong cash return and 60 per cent IRR.
Chicago-based Bento for Business helps small and mid-sized businesses regain control of monthly expenses and improve cash flow with its card-based digital spend management platform. Since the company’s inception, small businesses have spent close to USD800 million using the Bento for Business platform. Bento has enjoyed consistent, capital-efficient growth since Edison Partners’ investment and operating performance was the strongest to date over the last 12 months.
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