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Imperial and SV Life Sciences inject £8m into TopiVert
Imperial Innovations Group plc and SV Life Sciences have invested £8m in startup company TopiVert.
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The latest digital edition of UK & Ireland unquote” is out now, featuring all the latest analysis, deals and exits in the region.
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 £4.5m injection of growth funding for energy saving company PowerOasis.
Maven adds Duff to expand fund offering
Maven Capital Partners has appointed Ramsay Duff and taken on the business of his former firm, HM Corporate Solutions (HMCS).
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 £1m 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 Capital’s 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 £800m.
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 Lane’s London investment team as principal.
Phoenix-backed edif group acquires NDE
Phoenix Equity Partners has injected £12m 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.