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ABB invests in Aquamarine Power
ABB Technology Ventures has joined existing shareholders to back an £11m investment in Scottish power company Aquamarine Power.
Blackstone in talks with Southern Cross
According to recent reports, Blackstone is said to be looking to buy back care home operator Southern Cross.
Cavendish changes ownership structure and appoints new COO
Cavendish Corporate Finance, the specialist sell-side adviser to mid-cap companies in the UK, has announced the retirement of it's co-founder and the appointment of a new COO.
Oakley Capital invests in Time Out
Oakley Capital Investments has acquired 50% of publisher Time Out for around £10m, according to media reports.
mic AG invests in Rogue Resolutions
Munich-based early-stage investor mic AG has made its first UK investment by backing Welsh medical technology company Rogue Resolutions.
Oxford Capital Partners invests in Flirtomatic
Oxford Capital Partners has invested in online social network Flirtomatic, joining Doughty Hanson Technology Ventures, Seraphim Capital and Nauta Capital as investors.
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Barclays Private Equity (BPE) has reached an agreement to enable its management to acquire the buyout arm from its parent bank.
ISIS exits Credit Solutions in £10m trade sale
ISIS Equity Partners has sold its stake in UK debt recovery and management services provider Credit Solutions to arvato, for a total cash consideration of £10m.
Matrix announces new £21m VCT fundraising
Matrix Private Equity Partners has launched a £21m fundraising process for three of the VCTs it manages.
Nordic Capital acquires Britax from Carlyle
Nordic Capital has acquired child car-safety seat producer Britax Childcare Holdings Ltd from The Carlyle Group.
Investec expands private equity offering
Invest Growth & Acquisition Finance has added senior debt and preferred equity to its core stable of lending facilities for private equity transactions.
Octopus hires Simon Andrews to venture team
Simon Andrews has joined the venture division at Octopus Investments from Silicon Valley Bank.
Barclays PE spin-off gains clarity
Barclays Private Equity (BPE) has reached an agreement to enable its management to acquire the buyout arm from its parent bank, according to reports.
HIG Capital hires McIlroy to UK team
HIG Europe, the European affiliate of HIG Capital, has hired Neil McIlroy as an associate in the company’s London office. The appointment bring the company’s UK investment team to 25.
Carey Olsen appoints new corporate partner
Carey Olsen, the Channel Islands law firm, has appointed Christopher Anderson as a partner in its Guernsey corporate and finance team.
Sovereign-backed Choice acquires Excel
Sovereign Capital portfolio company Choice Care Group has acquired Excel Support Services Limited, a provider of supported living for people with learning disabilities.
Livingstone Partners makes three new appointments
Livingstone Partners has responded to increasing dealflow levels by adding three new corporate financiers to its London-based team.
Blackstone-backed ICS acquires Pulse
Blackstone Group portfolio company Independent Clinical Services (ICS) has acquired Pulse Staffing Ltd from HgCapital.
Atlantic Bridge launches second fund with €85m commitments
Atlantic Bridge has announced the first close of its Atlantic Bridge II fund, with €85m committed.
Debt adviser Marlborough Partners launched
A new debt advice company, Marlborough Partners, was officially launched today in London.
Private equity firms circle NHS staffing arm
Soon-to-be privatised NHS Professionals is set to attract private equity attention, according to media reports.
LDC to be spun out
The private equity arm of Lloyds Bank, LDC, is to be spun out from its parent, according to reports.
Advent sells Sophis to Misys
Advent International has agreed to sell Sophis to Misys for an equity value of €273m.
3i on the lookout for debt investment groups
Listed private equity group 3i has expressed interest in acquiring more European debt investment groups in the near future.