by Sebastian | May 20, 2021 | News
Formlabs, a 3D printing company, said on Wednesday it had doubled its valuation to $2bn, following a $150m funding round led by SoftBank Group’s Vision Fund 2. The move brings Formlabs’ total raised funding to over $250m and marks SoftBank’s first bet on 3D printing,...
by Sebastian | May 20, 2021 | News
Swedish vegan milk maker Oatly Group AB, which counts celebrities Oprah Winfrey and Natalie Portman among its backers, raised $1.4bn in its U.S. initial public offering on Wednesday, the company said in a statement. The company, whose investors also include rapper Jay...
by Sebastian | May 20, 2021 | News
PE dealmaking stayed surprisingly resilient in 2020. The way you manage the deal lifecycle can make all the difference in how you differentiate and seize new opportunities. Although global PE dealmaking is down from pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels and dealmakers remain...
by Sebastian | May 19, 2021 | News
Goldman Sachs has picked up a significant minority stake in contract research organisation Aragen Life Sciences, whilst ChrysCapital exits. This has paved the way for the exit of homegrown private equity firm ChrysCapital and other shareholders, said Aragen, formerly...
by Sebastian | May 19, 2021 | News
Inter Milan is said to be closing in on a $336m bailout by US private equity firm Oaktree Capital to shore up its finances following the collapse of the European Super League. As part of the deal, Oaktree would take a 30 per cent stake in the Italian football team...
by Sebastian | May 19, 2021 | News
Grupo Axo, a leading Latin American multi-brand retail platform and partner to global fashion brands, today announced an equity investment from funds and accounts managed by BlackRock. Grupo Axo will leverage the new funds to continue its expansion across Latin...
