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The Riverside Company has sold its ownership stake in Orliman to Iberian private equity firm Magnum Capital.
Orliman is a Spanish manufacturer and distributor of non-invasive orthopaedic devices. The company’s products are used in the prevention of injury, treatment of chronic conditions and for recovery after surgery or injury.
Based in Valencia Spain, Orliman manufactures a broad portfolio of devices for the upper limb, torso and lower limb including both standard as well as made-to-measure products.
After investing in Orliman in 2010, Riverside expanded the company considerably through both organic growth and integration of add-on acquisition. These efforts
A10 Capital has received a significant follow-on investment from BlackRock and THL Credit to fuel the future growth of its loan origination platform and on-balance sheet loan portfolio.
“We consider this additional investment by BlackRock to be a validation of our business model and leadership position in the industry,” says A10 CEO Jerry Dunn (pictured). “Being associated with the BlackRock family will enable A10 to continue to bring innovative solutions to our clients and fresh ideas on how middle-market commercial real estate can be financed.”
BlackRock is the world’s largest investment firm, with over USD4.72 trillion under management. Funds managed
Private equity firm Thomas H Lee Partners has closed the acquisition of a majority stake in Healthcare Staffing Services (HSS), in a recapitalisation transaction. Terms of the transaction have not been disclosed.
HSS is a leading healthcare staffing firm in the United States. It specialises in providing nationwide “rapid response” nurse staffing services to healthcare facilities that have urgent needs for qualified nurses, generally for multiple weeks at a time.
The recapitalisation will ensure HSS has the resources it needs to build on its proven platform, continue its strong momentum, and execute on its strategic growth objectives. HSS will
Private equity investment firm Sverica Capital Management has closed on the sale of MC Sign Company (MC Sign) to Caltius Capital Management.
Based in Mentor, Ohio, MC Sign provides mission critical signage and lighting services to a variety of multi-site industries, including quick serve restaurant, retail, convenience stores, and hospitality.
Sverica acquired a majority interest in MC Sign in 2008. Over the course of its investment, Sverica guided the company through robust top line growth, identified & entered high growth adjacent service lines, and completed one add-on acquisition.
“We are proud to have been partners with MC Sign
Coryton Advanced Fuels, a fuel blending and consultancy services business, has secured a significant investment from growth investors Lyceum Capital to accelerate its international expansion.
The investment will enable the company to grow its range of added-value services and production capacity in the UK, develop existing export markets in Germany and expand into new markets in the US and Asia. The transaction also provides an exit for Oakfield Capital, who originally backed the founders in 2010.
Based on the Thames estuary in Essex, Coryton develops high performance fuels for the aviation and motorsport industries, as well as bespoke and
Hugh Langmuir (60) is to become Executive Chairman of Cinven, and Stuart McAlpine (48) is appointed Managing Partner. The planned succession comes at a time of strong performance for Cinven’s EUR5.3 billion Fifth Fund which is now 76 per cent drawn.
As Executive Chairman, Langmuir (pictured) will lead Cinven’s next fundraise and will remain fully involved in the strategic direction and policy of the firm.
As the new Managing Partner, McAlpine will assume operational management responsibilities and lead the medium and long term strategic development of the business overseeing future funds and investment strategy.
McAlpine joined Cinven in
State Street Corporation has launched the State Street Liquid Private Equity Investable Index, a new solution that provides public access to private equity sector exposures.
The model is intended to be used as a liquid proxy for direct private equity investment and is the first in a series of investable indices.
The index was developed from research generated by State Street’s academic partnership, State Street Associates, which suggests that private equity managers collectively outperform the public equity markets in part by anticipating the relative performance of economic sectors. Based on this evidence, the model identifies private equity sector exposures
SevOne has closed a USD50 million Series C financing round led by Westfield Capital Management and Bain Capital Ventures. Brookside Capital, HarbourVest, VT Technology Ventures, and Osage Venture Partners also participated in this round.
SevOne will use the financing to accelerate its growth through new technologies and markets, meeting the growing demands of organisations transforming their business for the always-on mobile economy and the Internet of Things (IoT).
The funding comes at a time when mobility sits at the heart of a new and vibrant ecosystem that is uniting the digital and physical worlds. New mobile and broadband connectivity,
Graycliff Partners, an independent investment firm focusing on middle market private equity and mezzanine investments, has provided subordinated debt financing to Stone Source, a supplier of natural stone and other decorative surface products including porcelain and glass tile, engineered stone and reclaimed wood.
Graycliff’s investment in Stone Source supported a recapitalisation of the business by Founders Equity.
Headquartered in New York City, Stone Source sells stone and decorative products to consumers and contractors via the architect and design channel for commercial and high-end residential use. The company has a nationwide presence, with operations in New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts,
Avedon Capital Partners and the management of Robidus have acquired all outstanding shares in the firm from current shareholders and founders. Avedon will support Robidus’ ambition to become an innovative partner in the field of social security services and software by providing capital and expertise.
According to Managing Director Sven Kelder, who has been working for Robidus since 2003, Avedon’s expertise and portfolio complement Robidus’ growth ambitions. "Our company initially started by exploiting unused subsidies, but now offers an integrated approach in the field of social security services and software. Avedon believes in our approach and strategy and is willing
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