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Blackstone and GIC to acquire Rothesay stakes
Blackstone and Singaporean sovereign wealth fund GIC are set to each buy a 30% stake in UK-based insurer Rothesay Life from Goldman Sachs, according to reports.
Summit Partners to sell Actix for $120m
Summit Partners has agreed to sell London-based mobile optimisation software provider Actix to customer experience systems company Amdocs for close to $120m.
MMC Ventures backs Boticca series-A
MMC Ventures has taken part in a ТЃ2.5m series-A funding round for Boticca, a London based e-commerce site for luxury fashion accessories, alongside a number of high-net-worth individuals.
Inflexion appoints Whileman as partner
Inflexion Private Equity has appointed David Whileman, the former head of UK private equity at 3i, as partner.
Denham relocates power and renewables team to London
US energy- and resources-focused private equity firm Denham Capital has relocated the headquarters of its power and renewables team to London to pursue opportunities in emerging overseas markets.
TDR works out David Lloyd deal
TDR Capital has acquired the entire share capital of health, sport and leisure group David Lloyd Leisure (DLL).
Foresight to raise £200m through Solar Fund float
Foresight Group is to list its Foresight Solar Fund on London Stock Exchangeтs main market with plans to raise ТЃ200m.
Index leads $17.5m round for SwiftKey
Index Ventures has led a $17.5m series-B round for London-based virtual keyboard app SwiftKey, with participation from existing backer Octopus Investments and several angel investors.
Beringea makes debt move with Mark Taylor hire
Mark Taylor, Beringea
Octopus launches £50m Titan fundraise
Octopus Investments has launched a ТЃ50m fundraise for its Titan Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs).
Rutland Partners acquires Bernard Matthews
Turnaround investor Rutland Partners has invested in UK-based turkey producer Bernard Matthews Holdings.
SEP increases stake in Anesco
Scottish Equity Partners (SEP) and Hermes have acquired Zouk Capitalтs stake in Anesco, a UK energy efficiency solutions company.
Altius reshuffles management team
John Hess, Altius
Cinven partner Gibson steps down
Cinven partner Rebecca Gibson has stepped down after 11 years at the firm.
Environ appoints Andrews as principal
Richard Andrews, Environ
CDC appoints ex-Permira partner as chairman
Graham Wrigley, CDC
Maven Capital backs Fletcher Shipping
Maven Capital Partners has invested a further ТЃ5.5m in its portfolio company Fletcher Shipping, an Aberdeen-based shipping company.
BGF invests £2.8m in Arran Aromatics
The Business Growth Fund (BGF) has invested ТЃ2.8m and taken a minority stake in Arran Aromatics, a Scottish luxury toiletries company.
PE backers looking to divest Burton's Biscuits
Burtonтs Biscuit Company, owned by Apollo Global Management and Duke Street, is up for sale with a price tag of ТЃ350m, according to reports.
Risk Capital acquires Cruise.co
Risk Capital Partners has acquired a majority stake in Cruise.co, a UK-based owner of online cruise holiday websites.
LDC eyes up Silverstone
Mid-market house LDC is discussing a potential management buyout of motor racing events operator Silverstone Circuits.
BC's Foxtons to raise £55m in flotation
London-based estate agent Foxtons, backed by BC Partners, is to float on the London Stock Exchange in September and plans to raise ТЃ55m in a sale of both new and BC-owned shares.
Risk Capital backs Red Hot World Buffet
Risk Capital Partners has acquired a majority stake in UK-based restaurant group Red Hot World Buffet.
BGF backs Xercise4less with £5m
The Business Growth Fund (BGF) has injected ТЃ5m into Xercise4less, a fitness chain founded by ex-rugby player Jon Wright.