Software and Hi-Tech
Abraaj founder Naqvi to avoid jail where Epstein died

Abraaj founder Naqvi to avoid jail where Epstein died

A lawyer for the US told a judge in London that Arif Naqvi, if extradited, wouldn’t be held in MCC New York, after his lawyer said the conditions could make him suicidal

Angel / Venture
Kennet V closes on €223m

Kennet V closes on €223m

Kennet Partners has held a final close for its fifth technology-focused venture capital vehicle on €223m.

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Bright Network highlights need to help ‘Corona Class’ of graduates amid investment from Maven Capital, Seneca Partners

Bright Network highlights need to help ‘Corona Class’ of graduates amid investment from Maven Capital, Seneca Partners

UK private equity house Maven Capital Partners has led a further investment in Bright Network, a media technology recruitment platform aiming to connect employers with graduate workers.

Software and Hi-Tech
Global Founders, Partech in €5.6m seed round for Symmetrical

Global Founders, Partech in €5.6m seed round for Symmetrical

Global Founders Capital and Partech have led a €5.6m seed funding round for London-based financial technology company Symmetrical.

Appointments
KKR Appoints Adam Warby as Senior Advisor and Member of the European Portfolio Management Committee

KKR Appoints Adam Warby as Senior Advisor and Member of the European Portfolio Management Committee

Appointment further demonstrates focus on Technology and Digital Transformation as critical value drivers for investments LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced the appointment of Adam Warby as a Senior Advisor, effective

M&A
KKR Grows Real Estate Industrial Portfolio with New Acquisitions

KKR Grows Real Estate Industrial Portfolio with New Acquisitions

Acquisitions are the First Industrial Assets in KKR’s Core Plus Real Estate Strategy NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced the acquisition of two industrial distribution properties totaling approximately 2.5 million

Fintech and Finance
Brockhaus Capital Management plans flotation

Brockhaus Capital Management plans flotation

Brockhaus Capital Management (BCM) is aiming to list on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in Q3 2020.

Buyout
Hamilton Lane holds final close for its new Impact Fund

Hamilton Lane holds final close for its new Impact Fund

Hamilton Lane, a private markets asset management firm, has held the final close of its new Impact Fund, pulling in over $95m.

All Transactions
Cirque du Soleil Gets Stalking Horse

Cirque du Soleil Gets Stalking Horse

In response to the disruption and forced show closures as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group has filed for protection from creditors in Canada – under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement

Add-on
Webster and MedEquity Expand BelMar

Webster and MedEquity Expand BelMar

Belmar Pharmacy, a compounding pharmacy and a portfolio company of Webster Equity Partners and MedEquity Capital, has acquired APS Pharmacy. Compounding pharmacies combine, mix, or alter one or more ingredients to create a medication that

All Transactions
New Water Forms Emerald EMS

New Water Forms Emerald EMS

New Water Capital has merged two of its portfolio companies – DataED and Bestronics – to form Emerald EMS. New Water acquired DataED and Bestronics – two Tier III manufacturers that provide high-mix, low/medium-volume printed

Africa
Datasite: AI to Speed Up M&A

Datasite: AI to Speed Up M&A

According to Datasite, over the next five years new technologies, including artificial intelligence, will transform the mergers and acquisitions process by decreasing the time it takes to perform due diligence to less than a month

Angel / Venture
Hamilton Lane closes its first impact fund at $95m

Hamilton Lane closes its first impact fund at $95m

The vehicle seeks to make primary or secondary investments in private market strategies, including buyout, growth, venture capital, and real assets

Turnaround specialist Alteri rescues UK retailer Bensons for Beds

Sister company Harveys will continue to trade in administration

Software and Hi-Tech
Elysian Capital holds £270m first close for third fund

Elysian Capital holds £270m first close for third fund

The fund, which has a £300m target, will focus on making majority-stake investments in lower middle-market companies in the UK and Ireland

Software and Hi-Tech
New York-based Arsenal to acquire Britain’s Cello in take-private deal

New York-based Arsenal to acquire Britain’s Cello in take-private deal

At a cash price of 161p per share, the takeover offer represents a premium of 43.8% to the closing share price of Cello on 30 June

Angel / Venture
HV Holtzbrinck leads €60m round for SolarisBank

HV Holtzbrinck leads €60m round for SolarisBank

HV Holtzbrinck Ventures has led a €60m round for Germany-based banking startup SolarisBank.

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