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Phoenix-backed edif group acquires NDE
Phoenix Equity Partners has injected ТЃ12m to complete the acquisition of NDE Global Technical Services for its portfolio company edif group.
Aureos Capital expands investment team
Private equity house Aureos Capital has announced the appointment of Marlon Sahetapy as principal.
Sovereign's NFA up for sale
Sovereign Capital is currently receiving offers from private equity buyers for the National Fostering Agency (NFA), according to media reports.
Campbell Lutyens appoints new partner
James Wardlaw has joined Campbell Lutyens as a partner.
LGV Capital buys ABI
LGV Capital has secured a majority stake in the management buyout of ABI, a UK-based caravan holiday homes manufacturer.
Alcuin closes third fund
Alcuin Capital Partners has reached the ТЃ100m target on its Third Alcuin Fund.
BDC joins LDC in Evander
Bridgepoint Development Capital (BDC) has joined LDC to provide a growth capital investment for Evander Glazing & Locks, a UK-based emergency response and repair provider of locks and glazing.
Regional offices: a real asset for GPs?
At a time when competing for the best assets throughout the UK is proving crucial, do GPs need to look outside London and establish a regional presence? Greg Gille reports
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Matrix Private Equity Partners and Foresight Group have exited software company App-DNA to American trade player Citrix Systems.
m8 Capital invests in Masabi
Mobile technology venture capital fund m8 Capital has led a $4m series-B round for Masabi, a developer of mobile phone ticketing technology.
MML refinances The Regard Partnership
MML Capital Partners' portfolio company The Regard Partnership has completed a ТЃ71m refinancing, providing an acquisition facility for the company.
KCP appoints new director
Mark Buttler has been appointed director of Key Capital Partners
Foresight Group expands investment team
Foresight has appointed new members to its environmental and solar team.
DC Advisory Partners appoints managing director
DC Advisory Partners has announced the appointment of Ciara O'Neill.
Abacus acquires Portal Fund Administration
Abacus has acquired Isle of Man-based Portal Fund Administration Limited, expanding its service capacity.
Piper injects £8m into Be At One
Piper Private Equity has invested ТЃ8m in UK-based cocktail bar operator Be At One.
Rob Simpson joins August Equity
August Equity has appointed Rob Simpson to manage the firmтs origination and business development activity.
H2 Equity Partners moves London office
H2 Equity Partners has announced a new address for its London office.
CVC linked to £4bn RBSI bid
CVC Capital Partners has reportedly made a bid for RBS Insurance (RBSI), which could provide the largest European buyout this year if successful.
Catapult injects £1m into Hangar Seven
Catapult Venture Managers has invested ТЃ1m in creative production agency Hangar Seven.
Pemberton hires two in London team
Pemberton Capital Advisors has appointed Christopher Higgins as chief operating officer and Sarah Whitehead as internal legal council.
Finance Wales backs Jet-Vac MBO
Finance Wales has backed the management buyout of UK-based industrial cleaning company Jet-Vac Systems with an undisclosed equity investment.
YFM backs $3m investment in Sirigen
YFM Equity Partners has led a $3m investment in UK biomedical firm Sirigen.
Would the real patient capital please stand up?
Nearly two decades of PE ownership has taught the management of V.Ships that not all financial backers are created equal. Kimberly Romaine speaks to CEO Clive Richardson about the pros т and cons т of private equity ownership.