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Carey Olsen’s investment funds team in Jersey has advised private equity firm Epiris on the launch and final closing of its UK-focussed buyout fund, Epiris Fund II, at GBP821 million.
The fund, which has already made four acquisitions, has secured commitments from some of the world’s leading private equity investors, including public and private pension funds (34 per cent), endowments and foundations (30 per cent), asset managers (22 per cent) and private investors (14 per cent).
The fund’s strategy will be focussed on targeting UK-headquartered business with an enterprise value of between GBP75 and GBP500 million, investing between GBP40
Halcyon Capital Management (Halcyon) has sold minority stakes to TPG Sixth Street Partners (TSSP), the global credit and credit-related investment platform, and to Dyal Capital Partners (Dyal), a division of Neuberger Berman Group.
TSSP has made a new minority investment in the firm, while Dyal has invested additional capital to increase its existing minority investment, resulting in its ownership stake approaching its initial 2012 investment.
As part of the transaction, certain managing principals of the firm, their family members, and the philanthropic foundation started by the firm’s founder Alan Slifka have purchased significant equity in the firm. Terms of
Accordion, a private equity-focussed financial consulting and technology firm, has received a significant minority investment from FFL Partners, a private equity firm focused on growth investments in middle market companies.
The investment will be used to expand Accordion’s service offerings for private equity-backed CFOs and their finance teams, attract and acquire additional talent, spur continued geographic expansion, and support the ongoing development of Accordion’s portfolio operations SaaS platform.
Since its founding in 2009, Accordion has become the go-to consulting and technology partner for value creation in the private equity community. Accordion is the only firm focused exclusively within the
Virtual reality provider ARena Space has attracted investments of USD7.7 million from the processing company Rucard. The deal was structured by a venture fund IP Fund.
Financing will be directed primarily to the development of the company in the international market. In particular, ARena Space will open its branch in Amsterdam.
The money also will be spent on the development of VR and AR products for the mass market, the creation of a fund for developers of virtual and augmented reality content and a network of new-generation VR parks in Europe and the USA. The company is already in
HSBC Global Private Banking, Americas is partnering with financial technology firm iCapital Network (iCapital) to expand and streamline client access to alternative investments.
The partnership is part of Global Private Banking’s initiative to enhance investment management capabilities and expand its product offering for high-net-worth clients.
“Clients looking to diversify their portfolios are increasingly interested in alternative investments,” says Russell Schofield-Bezer, Chief Investment Officer, HSBC Global Private Banking, Americas. “Our partnership with iCapital provides our clients with the platform and technology to access a broader product suite and seamlessly integrate alternatives into their investment allocations.”
iCapital will allow HSBC’s
There will be new issuance of GBP11.3 billion in listed investment companies over the next three years with two thirds of this new issuance to occur in alternative investments, according to Joachim Klement (pictured), Head of Investment Research at Fidante Partners.
Klement says: “The number of alternative investment companies launched in the last five and ten years was more than twice as high as that of equity investment companies. So, while the performance of equities has been strong, the market has clearly been calling out for alternative investments. Alternative investment companies have been the major driver of new issuance in
Panoramic Growth Equity (Panoramic) has completed the fifth exit from its first fund with the sale of Edesix, a specialist in body worn video hardware and software, to Vigilant Solutions, of Livermore, California.
Based in Edinburgh, Edesix sells across multiple global markets and has grown strongly following Panoramic’s investment in 2014. Under the direction of CEO Richie McBride, the business will continue its expansion as part of Vigilant, a provider of artificial intelligence and data analytics technologies for public safety.
During Panoramic’s investment, Edesix has successfully developed its product and software range, entered into new international markets and delivered
Truffle Capital, an independent venture capital firm focussed on creating and financing start-ups with disruptive technologies in life sciences and information technology, has announced the appointment of Denis Gestin as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Holistick, the first startup company funded by Truffle Capital’s new BioMedTech Crossover fund.
“We’re extremely pleased to welcome Denis Gestin as Chairman of the Board of Holistick. His extensive management experience and track record in successfully launching global medical technologies, including in cardiology, will go a long way for the development of the company and its future commercial success,” says Philippe Pouletty, MD,
Investment bank and asset management firm Piper Jaffray Companies has appointed David Lee as a managing director within its financial sponsors coverage group. He will be based in the firm’s New York office.
Lee joined Piper Jaffray from Houlihan Lokey, where he was part of the firm’s financial sponsors group. In this role, he originated and executed M&A, capital markets and restructuring transactions for leading private equity and hedge fund clients.
Prior to Houlihan Lokey, Lee worked as an investment banker and private equity investor at Stone Key Partners, Altaris Capital Partners and Lehman Brothers. He is a graduate
An affiliate of middle market private equity firm Peak Rock Capital (Peak Rock) has acquired Louisiana Fish Fry Products (Louisiana Fish Fry), a manufacturer and supplier of branded, Louisiana-inspired food products.
Headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the Company provides a broad array of Louisiana-inspired food products, including spices & seasonings, seafood boils, breadings & batters, sauces & marinades, and rice mixes. The Company serves leading grocery and mass market retailers as well as foodservice customers nationwide. Founded by the Pizzolato family more than 30 years ago, Louisiana Fish Fry has earned an exceptional reputation for great tasting, authentic products, and outstanding
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