Hamilton Robinson Builds Compliance Platform

Tanknology, a portfolio company of Hamilton Robinson Capital Partners since September 2019, has acquired Compliance Testing & Technology (CCT). CCT is a provider of underground storage tank (UST) and aboveground storage tank (AST) compliance services,

Private equity firms move fast to snatch public tech companies – report

Potential targets for buyouts include security-focused companies such as SecureWorks and A10 Networks, according to PitchBook

83North leads $30m series-B for Wandelbots

83North has led a €30m series-B round for Germany-based robotics software developer Wandelbots, joined by new investors M12 (Microsoft's venture arm), and Siemens' VC unit Next47.

Tesi et al. in $40m series-B round for Swappie

Online retailer of refurbished smartphones Swappie has raised $40m in a series-B round from existing investors Tesi, Lifeline Ventures, Reaktor Ventures and Inventure.

Foresite et al. in $41.5m series-A for Bit Bio

Foresite Capital, Blueyard Capital and Arch Venture Partners have participated in a $41.5m series-A for cell coding company Bit Bio.

Amid pandemic, acquisition firms buy start-ups that no longer fit venture model

Founders get new life for their products, while venture firms get exits for slower growth start-ups

Seasoned blockchain entrepreneur Nikola Stojanow launches new venture capital firm focused on blockchain

Nikola Stojanow, æternity Blockchain co-founder and creator of AE Ventures investment company has begun his next journey with the creation of a new venture capital fund aimed at blockchain.

L Catterton injects $250m into Reliance Jio Platforms as part of new investment

US private equity firm L Catterton will invest $250m into Indian telecom operator Reliance Jio Platforms. At the same time, Reliance Jio Platforms also saw its coffers bolstered by a $600m capital injection from venture

Banks must be held to high standards in public

The green bond market lets investors scrutinise the way issuers use their money, promoting good behaviour. Now, the focus is turning to the middle men: the banks. It is a welcome iteration, given their importance

Covid-19 crisis unlikely to affect impact investing

A factor in the market’s growth has been the rise of large private equity funds from major institutions such as TPG and KKR

Link Reit makes sustainability loan comeback

Hong Kong-listed Link Real Estate Investment Trust has raised a HK$1bn ($129m) sustainability-linked loan from OCBC Bank.

HK-listed Weigao plans Star market spin-off

Shandong Weigao Group Medical Polymer Co is looking to spin off and list its orthopaedic business on Shanghai’s Nasdaq-style Star market.

Thai Oil navigates softer markets for $1bn

Thai Oil Public Co managed to raise $1bn from a dual-tranche bond by the ‘skin of its teeth’ on Thursday, tightening price guidance twice during bookbuilding to find the right groups of investors.

Matrix Partners China collects $750m for sixth flagship fundraise

Venture capital house Matrix Partners China has hauled in at least $750m for its latest fundraise.

Asabys, Alta Life lead funding round for Inbrain

Spanish venture capital houses Asabys Partners and Alta Life Sciences have led a funding round for Barcelona-based biotechnology startup Inbrain.

Kinnevik to sell 23.2% stake in Qliro to Rite Ventures

Swedish industry-focused investment company Kinnevik has agreed to sell 23.2% of its stake in e-commerce company Qliro Group to private equity firm Rite Ventures for SEK 195m (€18.5m).

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