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Cross Atlantic Capital Partners (XACP) has completed the exit of its investment in Health Market Science (HMS) with LexisNexis Risk Solutions to acquire the supplier of health care professional data.
“Cross Atlantic Capital Partners’ investment, completed in 2010, allowed HMS to invest heavily in its technology platform which enabled us to grow at a much faster pace,” says Matt Reichert, Health Market Science CEO. “We want to thank the Cross Atlantic team (Richard Fox, Director & Chairman of the Compensation Committee, and Carter Caldwell, Board Observer) for their contributions and for being helpful guides in that effort.”
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VentureFounders has helped four growing British businesses raise a total of GBP3.95m across their investor base since its launch last September.
The new equity crowdfunding platform was created to make angel style investing in startups more accessible to all. Each investment opportunity has been subject to a detailed process of due diligence by the VentureFounders team to ensure that they have potential for growth and profit, a sustainable competitive advantage, a clear path to commercialisation, a strong management team and viable monetisation options.
Companies looking to fundraise on the platform are not limited by sector and have ranged from
Polaris Private Equity (Polaris) has successfully completed a first closing of its fourth private equity fund – Polaris Private Equity IV – at DKK2.2 billion (EUR300 million).
The fund, which is believed to have a target size of DKK3.0 billion, became operational as of 1 January 2015, simultaneous with the expiry of the investment period of the predecessor fund, Polaris Private Equity III.
Jan Johan Kühl, Managing Partner at Polaris, says: “We are pleased to have held a quick and strong first close for our latest fund. We deliver strong returns to our investors, founded upon our philosophy of investing
James L Learner is to rejoin Kirkland & Ellis International as a partner in its Corporate Practice Group in the London office, effective 1 February 2015.
“Jim was instrumental to helping our London office grow from 14 lawyers to more than 115 lawyers during his 12 years there, and in institutionalizing many of our important client relationships,” says Jeffrey C. Hammes, Chairman of Kirkland’s Global Management Executive Committee. “We are thrilled to welcome our friend and colleague back to the Firm.”
Learner has extensive experience advising clients on complex transactions, principally representing private equity firms in their leveraged buyout and
With As the first AIFMD reporting deadline for many managers of Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) looming large on 30 January 2015, firms may turn to outsourcing to meet their obligations.
A survey conducted by the Financial Services team of Moore Stephens highlighted that only half of AIFMs are fully aware of the Annex IV reporting requirements applicable to them and the timetable for submission, with a further 42% being somewhat aware but unsure of the information required. Almost 35% of AIFMs surveyed stated that they were not prepared for the actual reporting process.
Moore Stephens believes that the lack
Private equity firm Arlington Capital Partners has acquired United Flexible Group, a specialist in flexible engineered solutions for the transfer of fluids and gases in extreme environments.
The company is a proactive partner to blue chip OEMs operating in several attractive end-markets including aerospace/defence, satellite, power generation, general industrial, oil/gas, cooling and transportation.
United has over 330 employees with manufacturing operations in Romeoville, Illinois; Houston, Texas; Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, UK; Rotterdam, The Netherlands; and Knivsta, Sweden, and operates through several subsidiary entities, including US Hose Corporation, AmniTec Ltd, AmniTec BV and Habia Teknofluor. The Company’s critical flexible engineered solutions reduce
Prism Medical, a manufacturer and provider of specialist mobility and handling equipment, has completed the acquisition of The Mobility Equipment Company (TMEC) for an undisclosed sum.
The deal, which was transacted with support from leading mid-market private equity provider LDC, who invested in the GBP30million acquisition of Prism Medical in April 2014, forms part of the business’ on-going acquisitive growth strategy.
Prism Medical is the market leader in the provision of moving & handling solutions that enable the mobility disadvantaged to live at home in a safe and dignified manner, thereby helping to improve their quality of life. In addition
Private equity firm Thoma Bravo has completed the sale of Tripwire, a specialist in advanced threat, security and compliance solutions, to Belden Inc for USD710 million in cash.
Since being acquired by Thoma Bravo in May 2011, Tripwire has grown revenues 70%, improved profitability by 400%, increased market share, and solidified its global leadership position in cybersecurity.
“From the very beginning of our partnership, Thoma Bravo provided Tripwire with the resources and expertise to achieve market leadership in security and vulnerability management,” says Seth Boro, managing partner at Thoma Bravo. “The sale to Belden is a testament to the success
Over the past year, a total of 7,474 venture capital financings were announced globally with an aggregate value of USD86.6bn, according to Preqin.
This represents an 11% fall in the number of financings taking place compared to 2013, but a 58% rise in the aggregate value of deals compared to the previous year. Companies located in Asia and other regions outside North America and Europe have been the primary benefactors of this increase in financing, with the amount of capital invested across these regions up 160% in 2014 compared to deals done in 2013.
Although North America was again the
Inflexxion, a developer of behavioural change programs that reduce health-related risks, has secured investments from Periscope Equity, Fidus Investment Corporation, and Akoya Capital Partners.
Consilium Partners, a Boston-based investment bank, acted as the exclusive financial advisor to the Company in connection with the transaction.
The financial investment validates Inflexxion's leadership position in the healthcare data analytics space, and positions the company for continued expansion.
"We are excited to work with our new investment partners," says Simon Budman, PhD, CEO and Founder of Inflexxion. "By leveraging the financial experience and access to capital of our investors, the Inflexxion Management Team will
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