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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.
Car Wash Owners Network (CWON), a portfolio company of Baltimore-based Access Holdings, has closed its investment in Flagship Car Wash Center (Flagship), a car wash operator in the Mid-Atlantic.
As a mid-market investment firm specialising in buy-and-build strategies, Access Holdings partners, scales, and innovates to build enduring businesses. Access Holdings and CWON will support their partnership with Flagship by bringing best-in-class processes and technologies to bolster Flagship’s position within its existing markets and expand into new geographies through de novo development and M&A initiatives.
“We are always looking to partner with entrepreneurs who share our level of ambition and drive
Breega, backer of Moneybox, and Connect Ventures, backer of Truelayer, have closed a GBP5m seed equity round into Keebo, a credit card approved by the FCA to use open banking data.
Private equity firm CVC plans to inject USD3.2 billion into Spain’s La Liga, which covers Spain’s top two soccer divisions, in exchange for nearly 11 per cent of its television rights over 50 years, a deal which is currently being contested by two of its heavyweights: Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona.
The Riverside Company, a global private investor focused on the smaller end of the middle market, has invested in Tiger Lights, an add-on to Riverside’s Arrowhead Engineered Products (AEP) platform.
Tiger Lights is a provider of aftermarket LED lighting accessories for agricultural and industrial applications.
Founded in 2013 and based in Tangent, Oregon, Tiger Lights focuses on developing lighting products for frequently used agricultural and industrial equipment including tractors, combines, forklifts and skid steers. Tiger Lights’ LED lighting products provide better illumination and last longer than traditional halogen lighting for work in low-light situations.
“We are excited to add Tiger
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