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HTGF backs linkbird
High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF) and six business angels have backed Berlin-based technology company linkbird.
Point Nine closes second fund
Berlin-based Point Nine Capital has closed its second early-stage venture fund, Point Nine Capital II, on €40m.
Finance Wales et al. invest in Vizolution
Finance Wales has led a series-A funding round worth ТЃ750,000 for Welsh software company Vizolution.
Argos Soditic buys FIS and Antex
Argos Soditic has acquired a majority stake in Italian firms FIS and Antex, which operate human resources and finance and administration outsourcing services, through the newco Fahr Servizi.
Omnes Capital invests €50m in Exclusive Networks
Omnes Capital has committed €50m to French IT security software business Exclusive Networks to fund further acquisitions, according to reports.
BGF backs Aubin with £2.3m
The Business Growth Fund (BGF) has backed Scottish oil and gas services company Aubin with a ТЃ2.25m investment.
MTI et al. invest in Oxford Photovoltaics
MTI Partners has led a ТЃ2m investment round for Oxford Photovoltaics Ltd (OPV), an Oxford University spinout commercialising solid-state solar cells.
3i exits Mold-Masters to Milacron
3i Group has sold Canadian portfolio company Mold-Masters to Milacron for CAD 975m (approximately £615m) through an auction process, reaping a 2.6x money multiple.
Greylock Partners backs Social Point
US venture capital investor Greylock Partners has reportedly injected $2.9m into Spanish online games producer Social Point.
Arle's Innovia acquires additional 50% in Securency
Arle Capital Partners' UK chemical company Innovia Films has acquired the remaining 50% stake in joint venture Securency International from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA).
Mercapital sells Lasem Group to management
Spanish GP Mercapital has sold its 41% stake in Catalan company Grupo Lasem, which operates in the baking and confectionery industry, according to reports.
3i-backed Trescal in Isocal bolt-on
3i's French portfolio company Trescal, an industrial calibration company, has acquired Austrian calibration service business Isocal GmbH.
CBPE sells Rosemont Pharmaceuticals to Perrigo
CBPE Capital has sold Leeds-based pharma company Rosemont Pharmaceuticals to US trade buyer Perrigo Company.
Palatine acquires Inspired Gaming unit
Palatine Private Equity has acquired the amusement and gaming division of British server-based gaming provider Inspired Gaming.
MBO Partenaires and A Plus back Ingertec buyout
MBO Partenaires and A Plus Finance have backed the management buyout of French electrical installations specialist Ingertec.
Sofinnova et al. invest in MetGen
Sofinnova Partners has led a тЌ2.2m round for Finnish start-up MetGen, with participation from Finnish Industry Investment and Finnvera.
TIIN Capital invests in Olery
TIIN Capital has invested in Dutch hotel reputation management business Olery.
Dunedin's Hawksford acquires Key Trust
Dunedin has acquired wealth management business Key Trust Company Ltd through its portfolio company Hawksford.
TIIN's ReadSpeaker completes management buy-back
TIIN Capital has sold its stake in Dutch software-as-a-service company ReadSpeaker back to the firm's management.
A Plus and Promelys in €3m round for Greenweez
Promelys Participations has joined existing investor A Plus Finance in a €3m funding round for French e-commerce player Greenweez.
Lion Capital buys GHD from Montagu
Lion Capital has acquired UK-based professional hair styling brand GHD from Montagu Private Equity for an estimated ТЃ300m.
Gimv et al. invest €5.5m in pharma company Multiplicom
Gimv and regional Belgian players have invested €5.5m in Antwerp-based biotechnology company Multiplicom NV.
Newfund injects €1.5m into Camping-Car Park
Newfund has provided French caravanning sites operator Camping-Car Park with €1.5m of funding.
EQT exits BTX Group to Sun European Partners
EQT has agreed to sell Danish apparel company BTX Group to Sun European Partners.