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Maven backs MBO of Attraction World
Maven Capital Partners has acquired the Birmingham-based ticketing solutions provider Attraction World in a £6.9m MBO.
Warburg Pincus-backed Survitec buys Commercial Marine Business
Survitec, a portfolio company of private equity firm Warburg Pincus, has acquired Revere Commercial Marine Business from safety equipment firm Revere Supply.
Iceni Capital backs PR start-up Stockwell Group
Iceni Capital has backed the launch of new PR consultancy Stockwell Group.
Albion appointed as manager of Spark funds
Albion Ventures is to take over the management of the Spark VCT and Spark VCT 2 funds, the firm announced today.
Cleantech Invest backs Zonzoo Group
Private equity group Cleantech Invest AG has led a €1.5m funding round for Zonzoo Group together with existing investors StoneFund NV and OakInvest.
DN Capital leads PHG round
Early-stage and growth capital specialist DN Capital has led a first round of funding for Tyne and Wear-based Performance Horizon Group (PHG).
Octopus powers up Diverse Energy with £2m
Octopus Investments has provided UK power generating solutions company Diverse Energy with £2m of early-stage funding.
Dunedin acquires CitySprint
Dunedin Capital Partners has acquired courier business CitySprint for an undisclosed amount.
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Candover Investments has disposed of its wholly owned investment arm to a management-backed entity and sold part of its portfolio, the firm announced this week.
IK's portfolio company Schenck acquires Clyde
IK Investment Partners' portfolio company Schenck Process has agreed to the acquisition of Clyde Process Solutions for £3.33m.
Clydesdale welcomes CSF recruits
Clydesdale Bank Corporate & Structured Finance has appointed Toby Furnivall and Mark Timms as associate directors within its team in London and the south.
Finance Wales supports Biotec MBO
Finance Wales has provided a debt package to support the management buyout of Wales-based pharmaceutical services firm Biotec Services International.
Foresight bolsters private equity team
The Foresight Group has appointed Matt Smith and Darrel Connell as investment managers in its private equity team.
Vespa Capital sells off James Villa
MBO specialist Vespa Capital has made its maiden exit by selling UK-based James Villa Holidays to Wyndham Worldwide.
Hawkpoint appoints Neil McDaid
Hawkpoint Partners Limited has appointed Neil McDaid as a director in their debt advisory team.
Morgan Stanley PE bids for Wagamama
Morgan Stanley's private equity division is in negotiations with Lion Capital over the acquisition of noodle bar chain Wagamama.
CVC circles Punch Taverns
CVC Capital is planning to take pub chain Punch Taverns private, according to media reports.
Candover disposes of management company
Candover Investments has disposed of its wholly owned investment arm to a management-backed entity and sold part of its portfolio, the firm announced today.
Zouk Ventures and SSE fund Anesco
Venture firm Zouk Ventures and Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) have backed the funding of Anesco.
Albion Ventures backs Oakland Care Centre with £4.35m
Venture house Albion Ventures has invested £4.35m in specialist care facility Oakland Care Centre.
Inflexion buys Asperity in £25m deal
Inflexion Private Equity has acquired Asperity Employee Benefits in a deal worth £25.5m.
Bridgepoint backs BAS MBO
Bridgepoint has backed the MBO of BAS, a UK-based building energy management solutions provider.
Privet Capital acquires Polestar in buyout
Buyout firm Privet Capital has bought Polestar Foods Ltd for an undisclosed amount.
BPE sells remaining shares in LSL
Barclays Private Equity has announced the sale of its remaining 12.6% stake in LSL Property Services plc for £27m.