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Chrysalix Venture Capital and RoboValley are launching a new fund, with a target size of EUR100 million, aimed at driving the global robotics revolution.
The RoboValley Fund will draw on tare he collective expertise and broad international networks of both Chrysalix and RoboValley to identify, invest in and commercialise breakthrough robotics technologies.
"Global technology in robotics is advancing very quickly yet today there is no international pure-play venture capital fund focused on robotics and so closely aligned with a robotics ecosystem. Many breakthrough technologies are stranded in universities and national labs with insufficient early-stage funding available to help them commercialize
United Flexible, (United Flexible), a portfolio company of Arlington Capital Partners, is to acquire Kreisler Manufacturing Corporation (Kreisler) for USD18.00 per share.
Headquartered in Elmwood Park, NJ, Kreisler is a manufacturer of precision metal components and assemblies for use in commercial and military aircraft engines as well as industrial gas turbines. The agreement to acquire Kreisler will further United Flexible’s strategy of becoming the preeminent designer and manufacturer of high pressure and high temperature gas and fluid conduits into mission critical systems for OEMs. The combined company will have approximately 700 employees.
John Devine, CEO of United Flexible, says: “With
Abac Solutions Manager has held the final closing of its maiden fund Abac Solutions (SCA) SICAR which targets mid-market investment opportunities in Spain.
The Fund closed after receiving capital from a well-balanced mix of institutions, including pension funds, endowments, financial institutions, fund of funds and family offices.
The Fund has had strong support from the investor community and has been able to attract a number of reputable global institutional investors, overcoming a challenging market environment to raise the largest first time fund in Southern Europe since the “Global Financial Crisis”. Of the capital raised, approximately 60% was committed from European
svt Group has acquired AIK Flammadur Brandschutz (AIK), a manufacturer of passive fire protection products and systems. Financial terms of the transaction have not been disclosed.
Established in Seevetal/Hamburg in 1969, svt is a leading passive fire protection and restoration management company in Germany. The Group operates in two segments – passive fire protection (“PFP”) and restoration management (“RM”), which share know-how and experience. svt has in total a network of 22 branches in Germany, local presence in Poland and Russia and a large international partner network.
IK Small Cap I Fund, advised by IK Investment Partners, is majority shareholder
Joolz, one of the fastest growing premium pushchair brands in the infant and juvenile industry, has received a minority investment from Gimv, a Belgium-based investment firm, to support the company’s further geographical expansion, both in Europe and abroad, as well as the launch of new products.
ROTH Capital Partners served as exclusive financial advisor to Joolz.
“ROTH did an extensive international search in Europe, the United States and Asia. Based on ROTH’s experience with fast growing consumer brands and in particular, those within the infant and juvenile sector, we were highly confident they would find the right partner for Joolz.
Tullett Prebon Alternative Investments (TPAI), the alternative investments arm of interdealer broker Tullett Prebon, has appointed Alastair Sword as its global head.
The TPAI team of ten focuses on the placement of illiquid alternative assets. Since its formation in 2009 it has developed significant experience in LP to LP fund transfers, managed auction processes, as well as direct asset divestments across the hedge fund, private equity and real estate space.
Prior to taking up his position with TPAI, Sword was Head of Asian Sales at Roubini Global Economics having previously been a Managing Director at Bank of America Merrill Lynch
NVM Private Equity (NVM) has sold Silverwing Group to Eddyfi NDT Inc. Silverwing develops and manufactures a wide range of Non Destructive Testing (NDT) solutions which are used to inspect storage tanks, vessels and pipework for corrosion, principally for the petrochemical industry.
The company’s corrosion mapping systems are used by many of the world’s leading oil companies to help ensure that their refining and storage facilities remain safe to operate. NVM’s funds have achieved a gross money multiple of 2 times on their original investment.
NVM first invested in Silverwing in 2012 acquiring the business from its founder. Silverwing has
Forma Holdings (Forma), an international diversified cannabis company co-founded by Kingsley Capital Partners which operates in legalised, medicinal cannabis markets, has completed its first asset acquisitions and launched its second capital raise, targeting at least GBP10 million for expansion.
This follows the success of a fund raising earlier this year, the proceeds of which were used to acquire Forma’s initial US assets in the Southwestern United States.
This latest fund-raise will harness the rapidly growing interest in the US & Europe in the medical cannabis sector. Proceeds will be used to invest in growing the business and expanding in
Mackprang Holding, which is majority owned by German private equity firm Hannover Finanz, has sold its ownership stake in Schlemmer to 3i Group with Schlemmer’s management team also investing. 3i has agreed to invest EUR181 million in Schlemmer, a global leader in cable management solutions for the automotive industry.
Baird served as the exclusive financial advisor to Hannover Finanz and Mackprang Holding on this transaction. Joachim Beickler and Sven Harmsen led the Baird team on this deal, which is still subject to customary regulatory approvals.
Founded in 1954 and headquartered in Poing, close to Munich, Schlemmer develops and produces cable protection for
EDHEC Infrastructure Institute-Singapore has published a new paper entitled ‘Cash Flow Dynamics of Private Infrastructure Project Debt’, drawn from the EDHEC-NATIXIS Research Chair on priv
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