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LDC CEO becomes chairman of E2Exchange
LDC CEO Darryl Eales has been appointed chairman of E2Exchange while entrepreneur Hugh Chappell joins the company's board as director.
Sun European Partners buys Dreams
Sun European Partners has acquired UK-based bed retailer Dreams from administrator Ernst & Young.
Foresight invests £7.5m in Utility Funding
Foresight Group has backed Utility Funding Ltd (UFL) with ТЃ7.5m to roll out smart metres across the UK.
Octopus in further funding round for Metrasens
Octopus Investments has made a further investment in technology business Metrasens.
Oakfield Capital Partners launches £20m fund
Oakfield Capital Partners (OCP) has launched its Oakfield UK Special Situations Fund, targeting ТЃ20m.
Advent, Index and e.ventures back farfetch
Advent Venture Partners, Index Ventures and e.ventures have reinvested in farfetch, a UK-based e-commerce marketplace for independent fashion boutiques, in a $20m round led by CondУЉ Nast.
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Just a year ago, things were looking very bleak for fund-of-funds manager SVG Capital, but Februaryтs announcement of a new partnership with Aberdeen Asset Management has given the firm new reasons to be optimistic about its future.
Sun European Partners leads Dreams race
Sun European Partners looks close to acquiring UK-based beds retailer Dreams for around ТЃ35m.
Finance Wales backs Fendor with growth capital
Finance Wales has invested ТЃ400,000 of mezzanine capital in Fendor, a Tyne and Wear-based manufacturer of glazing systems.
Mobeus strengthens team
VCT funds manager Mobeus Equity Partners has expanded its investment team, promoting one and appointing four.
Investec in €10m Explore Learning refinancing
Investec Growth & Acquisition Finance has provided a ТЃ10m financing facility to support Explore Learning, a UK-based academic tuition provider backed by Graphite Capital.
Better Capital sells ATH debt after 3-month holding
Better Capital has reaped тЌ5m after selling its debt holding in struggling coal mining business ATH Group.
The North West Fund backs Diagnostic Healthcare
The North West Fund has invested ТЃ1m in UK-based diagnostic imaging company Diagnostic Healthcare Ltd.
Enterprise Ventures launches loan fund with Unity Trust Bank
Venture capital investor Enterprise Ventures has reportedly set up a ТЃ3m loan fund with Unity Trust Bank.
PAI looking to buy R&R Ice Cream for up to €1bn
PAI partners has edged closer to buying British ice cream manufacturer R&R Ice Cream from Oaktree Capital, according to reports.
Sports Direct to buy Republic
Republicтs administrators Ernst & Young have confirmed Sports Directтs acquisition of the high street fashion chain.
Sovereign's City & County buys ISS Healthcare
Sovereign Capital portfolio company City & County Healthcare Group has bought Welsh business ISS Healthcare in what marks its 14th acquisition since 2009.
3i's Simon Borrows invests £7.7m in firm
3i CEO Simon Borrows has acquired 2.5 million shares in the company for an average price of 308.8p per share.
Penta-backed Esure moves forward with IPO plans
Penta Capital's portfolio company Esure has confirmed its intention to list on the London Stock Exchange.
Palio to disband as partners join Chenavari
Debt investor Palio Capital Partners founders Mike Henebery, Jerry Wilson and Darren Gibson have joined credit-focused hedge fund Chenavari Investment Managers as partners.
KSL's The Belfry secures £25m financing from Lloyds
KSL Capital Partners portfolio company The Belfry has secured a ТЃ25m financing package from Lloyds Bank, according to local reports.
Lyceum's Access Group acquires Sazneo
Lyceum Capital portfolio company Access Group has acquired British business software provider Sazneo.
Isis sells LBM Direct Marketing to Stream Global Services
Isis Equity Partners has sold its stake in British data provider LBM Direct Marketing to US trade buyer Stream Global Services.
NorthEdge backs FPE Global in maiden deal
NorthEdge Capital has taken a majority stake in UK-based engineering firm FPE Global.