UK / Ireland
ZooBiotic buys German competitor BioMonde GmbH
Zoobiotic, a Welsh producer of larvae products for the UK medical market has bought BioMonde GmbH, a former competitor also involved in larval therapy.
AIFM: EVCA vows to fight on after ‘disappointing’ JURI vote
The European Venture Capital Association (EVCA) has vowed to fight on against the Alternative Investment Fund Managers (AIFM) Directive, which could prove disastrous for venture investors.
Canadian pension fund Omers close to buying ISS
Omers is on the verge of buying Inchcape Shipping Services, a European port and shipping services company. If successful, the buyout would be Omers' first European investment deal.
MTI leads £1.15m round in PowerOasis
High tech VC investor MTI Partners has committed £650,000 from its UMIP Premier Fund (UPF) as part of a £1.15m investment round in Swindon based, intelligent telecoms power solutions provider, PowerOasis.
Cavendish appoints two partners
Cavendish Corporate Finance LLP announced that Mark Perry and Joe Stelzer have joined the firm this month as partners.
Bridgepoint completes HobbyCraft acquisition
Bridgepoint Capital has acquired HobbyCraft, one of the UK's top retailers for art and craft.
2e2 acquires Morse
2e2, the business IT services company owned by Duke Street Capital, has made a £69.8m cash offer for UK infrastructure-focused technology company, Morse.
Blackstone’s GSO managers buy CLO shares
The managers of Blackstone's credit business, GSO Capital Partners, have reportedly launched a $1m offer for shares in GSO's loan obligation (CLO) fund, Carador.
Alix appoints Albert Stein as MD
Alix Partners has bolstered its restructuring team with the appointment of Albert Stein as managing director.
Beringea pumps £1.5m into Tossed
International venture capital company Beringea has backed restaurant group Tossed with £1.5m development funding to back the group’s growth.
CPE leads €9m round for Nualight
Climate Change Capital Private Equity (CPE), has led a €9.1m funding round in Nualight Ltd, a manufacturer of LED lighting solutions for the retail sector.
Clearwater appoints two; boosts London office
Clearwater Corporate Finance has strengthened its London team with the appointments of assistant director, Richard Shaw, and manager, Ravi Monteiro.
Graphite backs Third Space expansion
Graphite Capital has supported gym portfolio company The Third Space’s £2m expansion plans to build a second London gym at the Marylebone Hotel.
David Yates join's Advent's Operating Partner Programme
Advent International has appointed David Yates, former First Data International president, to an advisory position for the company’s Operating Partner Programme.
SVG doubts permanent shift in LP/GP relations
With the uncertainty that ensued during the financial crisis, many predictions were made regarding the reduction in the number of GPs and their relations with LPs. While we have seen an evolution on both of these issues, there are doubts over how truly...
Sovereign’s City & Country acquires Sterling
Sovereign Capital-backed domiciliary care provider, City & Country (formerly London Care), has acquired Sterling Homecare Limited as its first bolt-on.
Lloyds looks to sell stakes to Coller led consortium
Lloyds Bank may be on the verge of selling its portfolio of equity investments, which includes a 29% stake in Vue Entertainment, to a private equity group headed by Coller Capital.
August Equity hires Fisher as partner
August Equity has appointed John Fisher as partner, along with two promotions.
Vantis hires John Bloor as client partner
Vantis has appointed John Bloor as client partner to lead the expansion of its interim management services.
USS acquires $135m interest in NB secondaries fund
The Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) has acquired a $135m interest in the Neuberger Berman (NB) Secondary Opportunities Fund II from the Lehman Brothers Estate.
Private equity activity subdued despite industry optimism
European private equity remained subdued in early 2010 despite relative optimism over the economy, according to the unquote” Private Equity Barometer.
NVM sets up RCC Lifesciences
NVM Private Equity has backed the £3m launch of RCC Lifesciences Limited. The acquisition vehicle will target development capital opportunities within the UK healthcare sector and primarily the lifesciences and medical devices markets.
Philip Yea to hit stock market with oil and gas fund
Philip Yea, the former 3i chief executive, is assembling a team to launch a fund dedicated to buying assets in the oil and gas market.