US intervened in Congo mine sale to Chinese arms group
Financial Times M&A
JULY 4, 2024
US officials encouraged state miner Gécamines to review sale to a subsidiary of Chinese defence company Norinco
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Why I Remain Bullish on the United States of America
A Wealth of Common Sense
JULY 4, 2024
Happy 4th of July! It’s one of my favorite holidays for the simple fact that summer is my favorite season. Parades, lakes, boats, beer, BBQ and fireworks — I’m in. In honor of America here is a post I wrote a couple of years ago (with some updated charts) about why I remain bullish on the old US of A. * Following the Great Financial Crisis of 2008 a number of macro doom-and-gloomers began predict.
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EQT to acquire Keywords in £2.2bn deal
Private Equity Wire
JULY 4, 2024
Swedish private equity firm EQT is to acquire Keywords Studios, an Irish company focused on developing software used in video games, in a deal that values the business at £2.2bn, according to a report by MarketWatch. Under the terms of the transaction, EQT will pay 2,450 pence per share, representing a 66.7% premium over the software developer’s share price on 17 May, when formal negotiations began.
Milan’s new members club hoping to attract the rich fleeing London
Financial Times M&A
JULY 4, 2024
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Albion Capital completes Egress sale
Private Equity Wire
JULY 4, 2024
KnowBe4, a security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, has completed the acquisition of cyber security specialist Egress, the portfolio company of private equity firm Albion. Egress was founded in 2007 and offers a cloud email security platform using what it calls an adaptive security model, which leverages AI to assess human risk and provide email protection.
Bain Capital back in market with new flagship North America fund, follow-up to $11.8bn Fund XIII
AltAssets
JULY 4, 2024
Bain Capital is out eyeing the successor to its $11.8bn North America fund raised in 2021, new filings submitted to the US securities regulator show. The post Bain Capital back in market with new flagship North America fund, follow-up to $11.8bn Fund XIII first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.
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Bain Capital senior exec Miray Topay leaves after 11 years to head up L Catterton London office
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JULY 4, 2024
Consumer-focused private equity investor L Catterton has brought in Bain Capital partner Miray Topay as head of the firm's London office. The post Bain Capital senior exec Miray Topay leaves after 11 years to head up L Catterton London office first appeared on AltAssets Private Equity News.
FreeBnk Raises $3M in Funding
FinSMEs
JULY 4, 2024
FreeBnk, a Lithuania-based provider of a fintech app offering services for crypto investors, raised $3M in a combined equity and token funding. Backers included Founderheads, ChaiTech Ventures, LVT Capital, and Lavender Capital. The company intends to use the funds to support ongoing research and development to create its app that enhances accessibility, security, and customization, used specifically to the […] The post FreeBnk Raises $3M in Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
Charme Capital Partners makes Animalia investment
Private Equity Wire
JULY 4, 2024
European private equity firm Charme Capital Partners will invest in Animalia, a provider of veterinary care services in Italy. Charme will take a 56% majority stake in Animalia via its flagship Charme IV fund, with Antonino Santalucia and Giorgio Romani retaining their roles as co-CEOs and shareholders. According to a press statement, the investment will be made through a capital increase that will provide Animalia with the “necessary resources to accelerate its ambitious consolidation and
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FinSMEs
JULY 4, 2024
HR Path, a Paris, France-based company which specializes in HR consulting, raised €500M in funding from Ardian. The company intends to use the funds to continue and accelerate the external growth strategy initiated in 2009, which has seen the integration of 38 companies in 12 countries Co-founded by François Boulet and Cyril Courtin, HR Path […] The post HR Path Secures €500M in Financing from Ardian appeared first on FinSMEs.
SEI named 2024 European Pensions Awards winner
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JULY 4, 2024
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Granza Bio Raises $7M+ in Seed Funding
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JULY 4, 2024
Granza Bio, a San Francisco, CA-based therapeutic delivery platform developer, raised $7M+ in Seed funding. The round was led by Felicis and Refactor, with participation from Y Combinator, Metaplanet, Zeno Ventures, Ritual Capital, Pioneer Fund, Oxford Angel Fund, North South Ventures, Richard Aberman, JJ Fliegelman, Eric Migicovsky, Eric Eldon, Eli Brown, Eoghan Mccabe, Benjamin Bryant, […] The post Granza Bio Raises $7M+ in Seed Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
Fourth of July Flag Fashion
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JULY 4, 2024
Publishing note: This originally was posted on July 4, 2019. I am always intrigued by the psychological and cognitive issues hidden in the news. The Nike Betsy Ross flag issue revealed a number of fascinating things. Stop to consider the broader context and historical nuance of the American flag as a protest and/or fashion item, and we learn a thing or two.
QED Protocol Raises $6M in Funding
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JULY 4, 2024
QED Protocol, a Hong Kong-based zk-native execution layer empowering the Web3 ecosystem emerging on Bitcoin, raised $6M in funding. The round was led by Blockchain Capital. The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and its development efforts. Founded by Carter Feldman, QED is Bitcoin’s native execution layer, designed to address the challenges […] The post QED Protocol Raises $6M in Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
10 Fourth of July Reads
The Big Picture
JULY 4, 2024
My July 4th reads: • Fourth of July 2024: Celebrate with History, Traditions, and Recipes : Happy Independence Day! How did our founders envision celebrating this all-important American holiday? You might be surprised. Find out what’s special about the 4th of July. ( Almanac ) • Forecasters say the long July 4 holiday will be a record-setting bash : In travel news this week: CNN unveils 10 fantastic US cities to visit that aren’t overrun with tourists (yet) as the nation prepares for a record-s
FoundationLogic Unveils Silent Home Miner at Mining Disrupt 2024
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JULY 4, 2024
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The Future of Gaming: Emerging Technologies to Watch
FinSMEs
JULY 4, 2024
The gaming industry is evolving at an unprecedented pace, driven by technological advancements that are redefining how we play, interact, and experience games. From virtual reality to artificial intelligence, these emerging technologies are setting the stage for the future of gaming. In this article, we will explore some of the most promising technologies shaping the […] The post The Future of Gaming: Emerging Technologies to Watch appeared first on FinSMEs.
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