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Sovereign’s Cordium picks up HedgeStart
Sovereign Capital has backed Cordium’s acquisition of HedgeStart as it continues its buy-and-build growth strategy.
North West Fund backs BMWQ
The North West Fund for Digital and Creative, managed by AXM Venture Capital, has invested in BeatMyWasteQuote.com (BMWQ), a UK-based B2B online switching platform for waste disposal services.
Balderton et al. invest $14m in Lyst
Balderton Capital has led a $14m series-B funding round, alongside existing backers DFJ Esprit and Accel Partners, for Lyst, a London-based fashion e-commerce site.
Invision and Hypo cut razor deal
Invision Private Equity and Hypo Equity have sold German razor blade manufacturer Feintechnik to US corporate ADKM.
Sintef launches fourth seed fund
Trondheim-based Sintef has launched Sintef Venture IV, a NOK 209m seed fund aimed at technology-driven SMEs.
Deal in Focus: Herkules acquires Didriksons
Herkules Capital’s acquisition of Didriksons, a Swedish functional clothing brand, highlights the growing appeal of Nordic sportswear for consumers.
Apax takes full control of Trader Media
Apax Partners has acquired a further 50.1% stake in Guardian Media Group’s (GMG) Trader Media Group (TMG), securing full control of the company.
Hutton Collins injects €50m into Dedalus
Hutton Collins has made a €50m investment in Dedalus, an Italian healthcare IT systems provider, along with a further €15m from co-investors.
Earlybird holds first close for new CEE fund
Earlybird Venture Capital has held the first close of its CEE-focused early-stage fund, Earlybird Digital East Fund (EDEF), on $110m.
Partech et al. back Vodkaster
Partech Ventures, Elaia Partners and 3T Capital have injected €1.2m into Vodkaster, a French social media site for cinema.
Segulah acquires KP Components
Segulah has agreed to acquire Danish metal components provider KP Components.
KKR injects €100m into Gruppo Argenta
KKR has made a debt and equity commitment of around €100m to vending machine firm Gruppo Argenta to stabilise its capital structure and provide growth capital.
CapMan acquires The North Alliance
CapMan has agreed to invest in The North Alliance (NOA), a network of seven communication, design and technology companies in the Nordic region.
Adelis acquires NGI
Adelis Equity Partners has acquired a majority stake in NGI, a Danish manufacturer of stainless steel levelling feet, via its first fund.
Abraaj buys Turkish dairy business Yörsan
The Abraaj Group has taken a majority stake in the buyout of Yörsan Group, a Turkish manufacturer and distributor of dairy products.
Omnes divests Emalec in management buy-back
Omnes Capital has sold its stake in Emalec Développement, a French multi-site maintenance specialist, to the company’s management, which now has full control of the business.
Deal in focus: Alto buys Dolciaria Val D'Enza stake
Alto Partners has acquired a 41.88% stake in baked products maker Dolciaria Val D'Enza.
Sentica Partners picks up Func Food
Sentica Partners has acquired a majority stake in sports nutrition company Func Food Finland.
Warburg Pincus acquires Source
Warburg Pincus has agreed to acquire a majority stake in London-based asset manager Source.
Deal in Focus: Isis exits Kafevend to trade
Isis Equity Partners’ sale of coffee vending machine company Kafevend to Eden Springs highlights the importance of diversification and flexibility from consumer to contract in the B2B drinks market.
AnaCap's Aldermore raises £40m ahead of IPO
Aldermore Bank, backed by AnaCap, Honeywell Capital Management and Ohio Public Employees Retirement System, has raised a further £40m from two hedge funds.
Electra buys Hotter Shoes from Gresham
Electra Partners has acquired a majority stake in the secondary buyout of UK shoe manufacturer Hotter Shoes from Gresham Private Equity.
Northcap commits €2.5m to adQuota
Danish venture capital firm Northcap has invested €2.5m in Danish mobile advertisement platform adQuota International.
Index Ventures backs Resource Guru
Index Ventures has led an $870,000 investment round for London-based scheduling systems firm Resource Guru.