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Bridges Ventures et al. inject £2.6m in Historic Futures
Bridges Ventures has led a ТЃ2.6m funding round in UK-based supply chain traceability company Historic Futures (HF).
State Street appoints new head of operations
State Street Corporation has appointed Paul McLaughlin as head of operations for its Alternative Investment Solutions team in Guernsey.
Isis makes 15x money on Wiggle sale to Bridgepoint
Bridgepoint has backed the ТЃ180m SBO of UK-based online retailer Wiggle in a deal which saw the vendor achieve a 69% IRR.
Two add-ons for Gresham-owned James Grant
Gresham's portfolio company James Grant Group (JGG) has acquired accountancy practice S Crowther & Co and PR firm Franklin Rae Communications.
Bridgepoint announces new board member
Henry WK Chow has been appointed to Bridgepointтs European Advisory Board.
Business Growth Fund adds to its team
The Business Growth Fund (BGF) has appointed James Austin as investment director to expand its presence in South West and South Wales.
Imperial and SV Life Sciences inject £8m into TopiVert
Imperial Innovations Group plc and SV Life Sciences have invested ТЃ8m in startup company TopiVert.
UK & Ireland unquote" 5 December 2011
This month, KKR announced what is likely to be one of the last large-cap deal of the year with its $1.12bn secondary buyout of Capital Safety Group (CSG). But how has 2011 as a whole stacked up in the mega-buyout arena?
YFM Equity Partners invests in PowerOasis
YFM Equity Partners has announced a ТЃ4.5m injection of growth funding for energy saving company PowerOasis.
Alven's JolieBox gets first UK bolt-on
French online cosmetics retailer JolieBox, backed by Alven Capital, has acquired UK-based competitor Boudoir Privé.
LDC backs Kirona MBO
LDC has backed the MBO of field force automation software company Kirona.
Lyceum acquires Clearswift
Lyceum has taken a stake in digital security software company Clearswift.
Getting your sums right; Investing in education
The Swedish model of free schools has made its way to the UK, but dressed in a different uniform. While investors flock around Swedish schools, chasing students to boost income, the British version leaves no room for profits. So what attracts private...
KKR buys CSG from Arle for $1.12bn
KKR has acquired safety equipment company Capital Safety Group (CSG) from Arle Capital Partners and Electra Partners, in a deal that values the business at $1.12bn.
PGE invests £1m in Concorde Solutions
Panoramic Growth Equity (PGE) has injected ТЃ1m into software company Concorde Solutions.
Crossley joins Speechly's PE team
Speechly Bircham has appointed Adam Crossley to its London private equity team.
UK & Ireland unquote" 21 November 2011
Take privates are set to rise next year as depressed stock markets provide rich pickings for acquisitive corporates as well as financial buyers eyeing up bargains.
Balderton leads $17m funding for Housetrip
Balderton Capital has led a $17m series-B financing round in holiday accommodation website Housetrip.
Could corporates turn their backs on venture?
As difficult economic conditions hit financial and corporate investors alike, some large corporates may be tempted to neglect their venture arms. But this could prove disastrous for investee companies that need support.
LDC expands London team
LDC has announced four senior hires to its London team.
TDR Capital hires David Melvin
David Melvin has joined TDR Capital as partner and head of investor relations ahead of the launch of TDR Capitalтs Fund III in 2012.
CVC makes bid for Phoenix
CVC is thought to have made a bid for UK life assurer Phoenix Group, in a deal that could be worth over ТЃ800m.
Iceland Foods auction delayed
TPG, Bain, Blackstone and BC Partners have reportedly submitted first-round bids for frozen food retailer Iceland Foods - but the auction is being delayed, according to media reports.
Hamilton Lane expands London team
Jim Strang has joined Hamilton Laneтs London investment team as principal.