M&A
KKR Grows Real Estate Industrial Portfolio in Texas with New Acquisitions in Dallas and Houston

KKR Grows Real Estate Industrial Portfolio in Texas with New Acquisitions in Dallas and Houston

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced the acquisition of two industrial distribution properties in Texas totaling approximately 1.8 million square feet for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $171 million.

Software and Hi-Tech
Brexit negotiations in ‘difficult’ stage: ‘Time is in very short supply’

Brexit negotiations in ‘difficult’ stage: ‘Time is in very short supply’

No 10's spokesperson made the comments as tension between the two sides has increased. The end of the transition period is less than a month away

Software and Hi-Tech
Institute of Directors calls for clarity on new business travel rules

Institute of Directors calls for clarity on new business travel rules

High-value business travellers will be exempt from quarantine under the new UK rules

Software and Hi-Tech
Alchemy’s approach supported by shareholders of UK estate agent Countrywide

Alchemy’s approach supported by shareholders of UK estate agent Countrywide

The British firm's proposal involves a possible cash offer of 250 pence a share, which would be combined with a share placing and an open offer to raise around £70m

Manufacturing and Industrial
Spain’s Nazca Capital doubles money with sale of McBath

Spain’s Nazca Capital doubles money with sale of McBath

The mid-market-focused firm acquired the Spanish bathroom equipment manufacturer in 2017

High Net Worth Individuals
Invest Like a Pro (Athlete)? It Could Be Profitable, and Risky

Invest Like a Pro (Athlete)? It Could Be Profitable, and Risky

With interest in private investments on the rise, getting into deals can take more than money. The cachet of pro athletes is one group’s way of differentiating itself.

Portfolio Company News
Nazca exits Moldcom to Cranemere's ES Group

Nazca exits Moldcom to Cranemere's ES Group

Nazca Capital has sold Moldcom Composites (McBath) to Engineered Stone Group (ES Group), a portfolio company of Cranemere.

Software and Hi-Tech
Hg-backed IT Relation bolts on Improsec

Hg-backed IT Relation bolts on Improsec

Hg-backed technology consultancy IT Relation has acquired Danish cybersecurity company Improsec.

Manufacturing and Industrial
Mutares-backed Balcke-Dürr sells Rothemühle to trade

Mutares-backed Balcke-Dürr sells Rothemühle to trade

Industrial energy efficiency equipment producer Balcke-Dürr, a portfolio company of Mutares, has sold subsidiary Balcke-Dürr Rothemühle to Scotland-based air and gas handling business Howden.

Portfolio Company News
Horizon's Timico buys Arcus Cloud Services

Horizon's Timico buys Arcus Cloud Services

Managed IT service Timico, a portfolio company of Horizon Capital, has acquired Cambridge-based Arcus Cloud Services (ACS).

Angel / Venture
Swisscom leads CHF 20m series-A for Anybiotics

Swisscom leads CHF 20m series-A for Anybiotics

Swisscom Ventures has led a CHF 20m series-A financing round for Switzerland-based autonomous robots developer Anybotics.

Digital Transformation
Sovereign Capital backs Zenitech

Sovereign Capital backs Zenitech

Sovereign Capital Partners has invested in digital consultancy Zenitech.

Angel / Venture
Vidici Ventures et al. in €2m seed round for ReceiptHero

Vidici Ventures et al. in €2m seed round for ReceiptHero

Nordic early-stage investors Lifeline Ventures, Superhero Capital and Vidici Ventures have raised €2m in seed funding for Finnish digital receipts startup ReceiptHero.

Software and Hi-Tech
Gyrus buys LivaNova heart valve business for €60m

Gyrus buys LivaNova heart valve business for €60m

Gyrus Capital has agreed to acquire LivaNova's heart valve business for an enterprise value of €60m.

Buyout
Thoma Bravo buys back into Flexera at reported $2.85bn valuation, 12 years after $200m buyout

Thoma Bravo buys back into Flexera at reported $2.85bn valuation, 12 years after $200m buyout

Thoma Bravo has bought back into TA Associates and Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan-backed IT management business Flexera at a reported $2.85bn valuation.

Pharma and Healthcare
GED buys four health services

GED buys four health services

GED Capital has acquired a majority stake in health services Dynamic Science, Pulso, Mederic and Viguera.

Buyout
Carlyle, Hellman & Friedman launch reinsurance company Vantage Group with $1bn of equity

Carlyle, Hellman & Friedman launch reinsurance company Vantage Group with $1bn of equity

Private equity majors Carlyle and Hellman & Friedman have taken part in a $1bn investment to launch reinsurance business Vantage Group.

Software and Hi-Tech
NVM makes four promotions

NVM makes four promotions

NVM Private Equity has promoted four members of its team, including three to partner.

Angel / Venture
Scale Venture Partners closes $600m Fund VII, 50% bigger than predecessor vehicle

Scale Venture Partners closes $600m Fund VII, 50% bigger than predecessor vehicle

Scale Venture Partners has scored a hefty fund size increase through the $600m final close of its seventh flagship investment vehicle.

Angel / Venture
Alfvén & Didrikson leads $12m round for Klevu

Alfvén & Didrikson leads $12m round for Klevu

Finnish e-commerce search engine Klevu has raised $12m from venture capital investor Alfvén & Didrikson and existing investors.

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