Software maker Seismic said it has raised $170m in fresh capital at a $3bn valuation and will use part of the funds for the acquisition of Lessonly, a venture capital-backed online sales coaching platform. The funding nearly doubles the valuation of Seismic, which...
Brazilian hospital chain Rede D’or announced a tender offer to take over medical labs chain Alliar for up to $259.14m, as it expands its businesses to new healthcare sectors. Rede D’or, which is backed by private equity firm Carlyle, is offering $2.19 per...
Ultra Electronics, a major supplier to the Royal Navy, has agreed to be bought by US-owned Cobham in a £2.6bn takeover being monitored by the UK government. Cobham said it would “offer legally binding, and enforceable commitments to HM Government” over the...
Weatherford Capital, a leading private investment firm, announced today it has closed Weatherford Capital Fund I. The Fund closed oversubscribed with $355m in commitments from a diverse group of investors who share our vision that together we can accomplish more,...
H.I.G. WhiteHorse, a credit affiliate of global investment firm H.I.G. Capital, announced that it has arranged a financing package for Groupe Astek, which includes a significant growth capital component. H.I.G. WhiteHorse has arranged a €170m financing package, which... 