Seated Announces $30M in Funding and the Acquisition of VenueBook to Further Expand its Rewards Platform in Support of Restaurants
Global growth equity firm General Atlantic has invested into fitness and apparel brand Gymshark, valuing the business at £1bn.
Baring Private Equity has entered the fight to buy Japanese nursing home operator Nichiigakkan by trumping fellow buyout house Bain Capital's offer, valuing the business at $1.37bn.
UK proptech Hammock has secured £1m in a seed funding round backed by Fuel Ventures, Ascension Ventures, Founders Factory and several unnamed angel investors.
Sun Capital-backed 50's-themed restaurant chain Johnny Rockets has been bought by Fatburger owner FAT Brands in a $25m deal.
Private equity-backed insurance software company Vertafore has been bought by industry rival Roper Technologies in a $5.35bn buyout. Bain Capital and Vista Equity Partners agreed to buy Vertafore four years ago from TPG Capital in a $2.7bn deal.
