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Monroe Capital has acted as sole lead arranger and administrative agent on the funding of a unitranche credit facility to support the 50-50 joint venture of Gas Station TV (GSTV) and Verifone Pump Media.
GSTV is owned by Rockbridge Growth Equity and Falcon Investment Advisors.
Based in Detroit, Michigan, GSTV is the largest national video network reaching active consumers. The company delivers one-on-one exposure to hundreds of millions of viewers every month at the nation’s leading gas stations across the US.
Verifone Pump Media is a subsidiary of Verifone, a world leader in payments and commerce solutions. The
UK peer-to-peer (P2P) finance platform Assets Capital has raised the interest rate on its 30 Day Access Account (30DAA) by 0.5 per cent to 4.75 per cent for a limited time.
The 30DAA allows peer-to-peer lenders to invest automatically in loans and features automatic diversification to spread risk.
Investors will have until midday on 11 May to take advantage of the new rate and will benefit from a capped return of 4.75 per cent for up to 90 days after an investment is made. After this, the account will return to its original rate of 4.25 per cent.
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Blockchain specialist nChain and a group of affiliated companies have been acquired by high tech private equity fund SICAV, an EU regulated investment fund managed by Accuro Fund Solutions.
nChain specialises in research and development of blockchain technologies – a distributed, decentralised ledger that chronologically records transactions in an immutable way.
The nChain group of companies has grown to a team of in excess of 60 scientific research, engineering and other professionals primarily based in London, UK and Vancouver, Canada.
The acquisition will assist nChain to continue the growth of its research activities and advance its mission to accelerate blockchain
Voya Investment Management has hired Bob Alderman as head of business development for the Pomona Investment Fund (PIF) on behalf of Pomona Capital, a Voya affiliate.
Alderman is based in New York and reports to Troy Chakarun, senior vice president, head of private wealth and advisory.
"As one of the early pioneers to bring alternative investments to the wealth management segment, Bob adds tremendous experience and credibility to our overall efforts," says Michael Granoff, founder and chief executive officer of Pomona Capital. "Initially, he will focus on the independent advisory channel along with developing business opportunities with regional and
Federal Way Asset Management, an investment management firm offering both alternatives management and fiduciary management services with approximately USD5.6 billion in assets, including USD3.7 billion on a discretionary basis, has changed its name to Aptitude Investment Management.
“Since becoming an independent firm five years ago, we have sought to provide our clients with deep alternatives investing expertise and intelligent solutions in order to generate superior, long-term, risk-adjusted returns,” says Jeffrey Klein, chief executive officer of Aptitude.
“Our new name, Aptitude, reflects the talent and skills that we seek in the managers in which we invest, strengthening our ongoing commitment
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan has become the majority shareholder of French funeral services provider OGF through the acquisition of a 33 per cent stake in the business from Pamplona, bringing its total shareholding to 74 per cent.
Pamplona and the OGF management team retain a 20 per cent and 6 per cent shareholding respectively.
Pamplona acquired OGF in October 2013, and in the second half of 2015 it sold a 41 per cent stake in OGF to Ontario Teachers'.
The transaction has received all necessary approvals and is effective as of 12 April, 2017. Terms of the transaction
Private equity firm Lovell Minnick Partners has completed a majority investment in Global Financial Credit, a commercial and consumer finance company that provides specialised working capital solutions to healthcare providers and pre-settlement funding to consumers.
Terms of the private transaction have not been disclosed.
Through its MedChex and ChiroCapital brands, Global Financial helps physical therapy centres, chiropractors, and other healthcare providers receive payment for care rendered to accident victims. In addition, Global Financial extends financing to injured individuals to help them cover healthcare and living expenses during their recovery. Founded in 2002, the company sources business through direct marketing
LBO France has entered into exclusive negotiations with Sagard for the acquisition of HMY Group, an international company specialising in the design, manufacturing and fitting of retail furniture.
Created in 1960, HMY offers a wide range of furniture (shelving systems, checkouts and bespoke) and provides its clients with integrated service solutions, from conception to their installation in the shop.
HMY’s clients range from the top food retailers to the leading specialised retailers, which include DIY, gardening, fashion or electric appliance chains. The group has diversified in offering POS fittings for international consumer brands.
Active in almost 80 countries,
Catapult’s portfolio business Hangar Seven, a marketing services agency specialising in content creation, has been acquired by The Hut Group, delivering a three-times cash return for the Catapult Growth Fund.
Catapult invested in Hangar Seven in September 2011 to support its plans for growth.
Hangar Seven has become a leader in the planning, creation, production and distribution of powerful content that changes consumer opinion, stimulates consumer interaction and drives retail footfall and sales. Its clients include, DFS, B&Q, Boots, Tesco, Diageo and Unilever.
Private equity backed The Hut Group is a global leader in health, beauty, fitness and
BIP Capital has merged with Accelerant Venture Capital.
Paul Iaffaldano, founder and managing partner of Accelerant, will join BIP Capital as managing director and will help lead the growth of the firm's venture technology companies.
Mark Buffington, who previously held the managing director title, has been promoted to CEO.
BIP Capital has raised four funds and invested nearly USD200 million since its founding a decade ago, with almost 80 per cent of its current investments based in Georgia and the metro Atlanta area. Its portfolio spans more than 25 early-stage and growth companies, including such local names as
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