VC-backed Wallbox goes public through $1.5bn SPAC merger
Barcelona-based Wallbox, an electric vehicle charging specialist, will list on the New York Stock Exchange this year through a merger with Kensington Capital Acquisition Corp II, a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) sponsored by private equity firm Kensington Capital Partners.
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EcoVadis valued at over USD 1bn in Astorg, BeyondNetZero-led round
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Inflexion reinvests in Apax-backed Alcumus
Inflexion originally sold the risk management business in February via a GBP 600m SBO to Apax
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GP and pension market services provider’s founders will focus on organic growth alongside selective acquisitions
Plural holds EUR 250m final close for debut early-stage fund
VC firm is led by technology founders Ian Hogarth, Khaled Heloui, Sten Tamkivi and Taavet Hinrikus
Acton Capital holds Fund VI first close, expands investment team
VC firm has hired Sophie Ahrens-Gruber in Munich and appointed Hannes Gruber as partner in Vancouver
Women lead push for diversity in PE, M&A
Supporting diverse hires and leadership, as well as opening up networks, remain key