REAL TIME VC & PRIVATE EQUITY DEALS AND NEWS
Pittarello, an Italian shoe retailer with strong presence in Northern Italy and Croatia, recently received an equity investment of undisclosed amount from 21 Investimenti. 21 Investimenti intends to focus on helping the company open an additional 30 stores in Italy and implement a client base expansion strategy through optimization of marketing and commercial processes as […]
Diversion, Inc., a Los Angeles, CA-based gaming studio, has closed a Series B strategic funding round of undisclosed amount. The investment was led by TomorrowVentures, Hearst Corporation, and The Tornante Company LLC (which is backed by Michael Eisner), with participation from producer Marcy Carsey and VC investor Art Bilger. The company intends to use the […]
As our readers have noticed, during this week FinSMEs has covered five equity deals made by GSV Capital Corp. (Nasdaq:GSVC), a Woodside, CA-based publicly traded investment fund led by CEO and CIO Michael T. Moe. Announced on 12 July, 2011, the five investments, which totalled approximately $7.8m (17% of GSV Capital’s net asset value), were made in the […]
Arbor Plastic Technologies (APT), a Michigan-based company that formulates and manufactures patented and proprietary additives and associated delivery systems for the plastic resin industry, has received an investment of undisclosed amount from the Michigan Pre-Seed Capital Fund. The transaction is part of a series of investments in several Michigan-based companies made by the fund, totaling […]
Stanmore Implants, an Elstree, UK-based specialist in the design and manufacture of patient specific implants for complex orthopaedic reconstructions, has received a £4m equity investment from Imperial Innovations Group plc (AIM: IVO) Following the transaction, Imperial Innovations, a UK technology commercialization and investment company, will hold a substantial stake in the company. Stanmore Implants intends […]
La Gardenia, an Italian fragrances and cosmetics retail chain, has been acquired by Bridgepoint from its current owners L Capital and Ergon Capital for an undisclosed sum. Bank finance for the transaction was provided by Banca Imi, IKB, and MPS Capital Services. The acquisition will allow the company to consolidate its market position whilst also […]
EQT VI has acquired the Swedish health care company Atos Medical from Nordic Capital Fund V, board directors and employees. Nordic Capital Fund V owned a 94.6% stake in the company, while board directors and employees the remaining 5.4%. The transaction has also been financed with senior facilities provided by Danske Bank, DnB NOR and […]
Sagetis Biotech, a Barcelona, Spain-based a drug delivery company, has closed a $2m second funding round. Investors include Caixa Capital Risc, and business angels from the IESE Network. Other funds came from public organizations. Founded in 2010 as a spin off from Grupo de Ingeniería de Materiales del Instituto Químico de Sarriá (IQS), Sagetis focuses […]
M2Tech Srl, a Pisa, Italy-based company that provides audio systems for Home Entertainment, recently raised €500k from Toscana Innovazione. The company intends to use the funds to advance its R&D activities to complete and launch its new products and consolidate its position in the international markets. M2Tech currently sells its products in 41 countries, licenses […]
Bubble & Balm, a Leamington Spa, UK-based Fairtrade bodycare business, has raised £75k in growth capital on Crowdcube, the crowdfunding web-based crowdfunding platform that offers investors equity in small businesses. Eighty-two investors each contributed between £10 and £7,500 to meet the funding target in return for 15% equity in the business. The company intends to use the funds to extend […]
Gazelle, a Boston, MA-based provider of a service that allows consumers to sell unwanted electronics or to recycle them, has raised $22m in Series D financing. The round was led by Craton Equity Partners, with participation from existing investors Physic Ventures, Venrock Associates and RockPort Capital. Gazelle intends to use the new capital to accelerate […]
Kick Sport, a Peterborough, UK-based martial arts retailer, has raised £850k from Catapult Growth Fund. The company plans to use the new capital to expand in the UK and abroad, as well as to extend its range of own brand leisure clothing and accessories. Founded in 2009 by CEO Cameron Knowles, Kick Sport offers over […]
Sun City group, a French leader for licensed characters-based apparel (Mickey, Cars, Hello Kitty, etc), has received an equity investment of undisclosed amount from Winch Capital 2 fund, managed by Edmond de Rothschild Investment Partners. Following this transaction, Winch Capital 2 will hold a minority equity interest, next to group co-founders, Michel and Henri Benchetrit […]
PixelFish, a Torrance, California-based provider of online video and marketing solutions for local businesses, has closed a $4m round of funding. The round was led by Bullpen Capital, with participation from existing investors Floodgate and Mack Capital, and new backers Tomorrow Ventures, 500 Startups and Western Tech. PixelFish intends to use the new capital to […]
LEID Products, LLC, an Auburn Hills, MI-based technology company offering electronic storage solution with asset tracking and management software, raised $375K in funding. Investors include the Michigan Pre-Seed Capital Fund, which committed $250k and private backers, which contributed $125k. The company will use the funds to expand its sales and marketing efforts. Led by President […]