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Kernel backs Kinesense
Kernel Capital has invested тЌ500,000 in Dublin-based software company Kinesense.
Second deal in a week for BGF with SkyDox investment
Scottish Equity Partners (SEP) and the Business Growth Fund (BGF) have taken part in a ТЃ20m round for UK-based business software developer SkyDox.
Ciclad takes majority stake in Inovelec SBO
Small- and mid-cap focused GP Ciclad has acquired French electronic equipment manufacturer Groupe Inovelec alongside the group's founders and managers.
Industrifonden backs Anyfi Networks
Industrifonden has invested SEK 9m in Swedish Wi-Fi technology developer Anyfi Networks, alongside the current owners' SEK 1m investment.
Partners Group closes debt fund on €375m
Partners Group Private Markets Credit Strategies 2012 has held a final close on €375m.
Synova backs Kinapse
Synova Capital has invested in UK-based consultancy services provider Kinapse.
Astorg hires ex-ICG managing director
French mid-cap firm Astorg Partners has appointed François de Mitry as a partner.
Maven reaps 50% IRR on WEMS mezz investment
Maven Capital Partners has exited WEMS International and achieved a 50% IRR on the mezzanine loan it provided two years ago.
AXA PE and Capzanine arrange mezz for Village Center buyout
AXA Private Equity and Capzanine have arranged a €37m mezzanine facility for the buyout of French outdoor accommodation company Village Center by 21 Centrale Partners.
Intel et al. in €10m round for Sigfox
Intel Capital has joined existing investors Elaia Partners, Partech Ventures International and iXO Private Equity in a €10m funding round for French technology company Sigfox.
Leonardo & Co appoints MD in Germany
Advisory firm Leonardo & Co has appointed Gerrit Frohn as a managing director in its Frankfurt office.
SAM Private Equity invests $12m in Nujira
British semiconductor business Nujira has secured a $12m financing round from SAM Private Equity.
M&A International hires partner
German mid-cap advisory firm M&A International has hired Dr Horst Friedrich as a new partner.
France unquote" July/August 2012
The matter is serious enough to be considered a top priority for French private equity association AFIC in the coming months: what can be done to boost French fundraising efforts in a particularly challenging market?
Nordic unquote" July/August 2012
The Nordic region has performed relatively better this half than the previous one, according to fresh figures from unquoteт data.
Southern Europe unquote" July/August 2012
It was “nothing but a loan with very favourable conditions,” according to the Spanish economy minister. Not a “rescue” and certainly not a “bailout”.
DACH unquote" July/August 2012
The German government’s bid to switch the country to renewable energy has created a funding gap that needs filling.
IK takes over AXA PE's Unipex
IK Investment Partners has acquired a majority stake in French speciality chemicals business Unipex Group from AXA Private Equity.
WHEB and Hermes GPE invest £13m in WEMS
WHEB Partners and Hermes GPE have invested ТЃ13m in smart energy company Wireless Energy Management Systems International Ltd (WEMS).
Mid Europa announces new CFO
Dedicated CEE private equity player Mid Europa Partners has hired Manish Mittal as chief financial officer.
Lessons from Silicon Wadi
Lessons from Silicon Wadi
Sovereign's City & County in 10th acquisition
Sovereign Capital-backed City & County Healthcare Group has acquired Conard Care Services, a Northern Irish domiciliary care provider, in its 10th bolt-on since 2009.
SV Life Sciences et al. in $7.6m series-B for Karus
Karus Therapeutics has secured a $7.6m series-B financing round, led by SV Life Sciences, New Leaf Ventures, Novo A/S and International Biotechnology Trust.
BGF's Shuropody marks GP's third Midlands deal
The Business Growth Fund (BGF) has invested ТЃ3m in Midlands-based footcare provider Shuropody.