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ECI bids for UK mobile entertainment technology company Win
ECI Partners is reportedly in talks to invest in UK mobile entertainment technology company Win Plc.
Talks over Candover Investment Plc takeover terminated
A statement issued today by Candover Investments Plc confirmed that discussions with a potential bidder for the company have been terminated.
Fairfield scraps IPO plans
Fairfield has become the latest high-profile private equity-backed company to scrap initial public offering (IPO) plans, shelving its planned £715m flotation on the London Stock Exchange.
Nauta Capital et al. invest $9m in Flirtomatic
Nauta Capital, Doughty Hanson and Seraphim Capital have reportedly backed cross-platform flirting service, Flirtomatic, with $9m in a series-C funding.
Catapult exits R5 Pharmaceuticals
Catapult has exited its stake in R5 Pharmaceuticals, marking its second divestment this year.
GE Capital strengthens UK lending operations
GE Capital has announced five senior-level appointments across its asset-based lending operations in the UK.
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With the submissions deadline for the unquote" British Private Equity Awards 2010 set for Monday 26 July at 6pm, there is only a short time left to put the final touches to your entry. Make sure your firm is in with a shout to be recognised for its achievements...
MMC Ventures backs E-Trader
MMC Ventures has backed the second round funding of online consumer goods trading platform E-Trader. The financial details have not been disclosed.
Midven backs budget PR company pr2go
Midven has invested £263,000 in budget public relations company pr2go, marking the first investment from its recently launched Exceed - Midlands Advantage Fund.
Primary Capital acquires Paperchase
Primary Capital has agreed to buy Paperchase from Borders for $31m.
Seraphim Capital et al. invest £1.35m in Pyreos
Seraphim Capital has led a £1.35m round of funding in fabless semiconductor company Pyreos, alongside existing shareholders.
Maven invests £1.5m in Adam Communication Systems
Maven Capital Partners has backed a £1.5m investment in building energy management systems company, Adam Communication Systems.
LDC backs Computer Recognition Systems
LDC has bought UK traffic management company, Computer Recognition Systems (CRS), as a bolt-on to Vysionic, the portfolio company it set up in February this year.
Lloyds TSB hires Paul Osment as credit director
Lloyds TSB Corporate Markets has hired Paul Osment as director of leveraged credit sales, to oversee both bonds and leveraged loans.
Advent, Accel and Atlas back $9m Ubiquisys deal
Existing investors Advent Venture Partners, Accel Partners and Atlas Venture have participated in a further $9m funding round for mobile telecommunications company Ubiquisys.
Ireland to launch $700m venture capital fund
The Irish government is reportedly working on plans to launch a $700m venture capital fund, in a bid to bolster innovation in the region.
JC Flowers to get 40% of Kent Reliance Building Society
US private equity group JC Flowers is reportedly investing £50m in UK's Kent Reliance Building Society (KRBS), for a 40% stake of the society. The deal is subject to regulatory and KRBS member approval.
Downing and LCI launch new EIS fund
Downing Corporate Finance has launched the renewable energy-focused Downing Low Carbon EIS Fund, in conjunction with Low Carbon Investors (LCI).
Balderton backs my-wardrobe.com
Balderton Capital has invested $9m series-A funding in UK online fashion retailer, my-wardrobe.com.
Advent backs fashion company farfetch.com
Advent Venture Partners has invested $4.5m in online fashion company, farfetch.com.
Permira looking to acquire stake in Vue
Permira is interested in backing an MBO of the Vue cinema chain, according to reports.
Westbridge reaches SME fund first closing ahead of target
Westbridge has reached a first closing of its SME Fund, exceeding its £10m first-close target.
Octopus Ventures commits £1m to VYRE
Octopus Ventures has invested £1m into UK digital content and information management specialist, VYRE.