NoblePeak Vision Corp., a Wakefield, Mass.-based developer of night-vision technology, has raised $12 million in Series B funding. Chart Venture Partners led the round, and was joined by return backers Matrix Partners and Northbridge Venture Partners. PRESS RELEASE NoblePeak Vision Corp. ( www.noblepeak.com ), whose technology is transforming the night vision market, today announced […]
Mint, a San Francisco-based provider of online personal money management solutions, has raised $12.1 million in Series B funding. Benchmark Capital led the round, and was joined by return backers Shasta Ventures, First Round Capital, Sherpalo Ventures, Felicis Ventures and Hite Capital. Benchmark's Bob Kagle will join the Mint board of directors. PRESS RELEASE […]
Aurora Capital Group, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm, is planning to raise $800 million for its first distressed debt fund, according to LBO Wire. The fund held a first close last September, and will be managed by a new team that includes partners Steven Martinez (formerly of Goldman Sachs) and Anthony DiSimone (H.I.G. Capital). […]
Halder, a German mid-market buyout firm that has been part of Belgium's GIMV since 2000, has closed its latest fund with EUR 325 million in capital commitments. Limited partners include Adams Street Partners, AlpInvest Partners, Gartmore Private Equity and Scottish Widows. GIMV committed EUR 81.25 million. www.halder-d.com
The Blackstone Group has completed its acquisition of alternative asset manager GSO Capital Partners. The deal is worth up to $945 million, including an initial value of $635 million in cash and Blackstone Holdings partnership units, and up to another $310 million in earn-outs over the next five years. It was partially financed via Blackstone's […]
Gerry Murphy has joined The Blackstone Group as a London-based managing director in the firm's private equity group. He previously spent five years as CEO of Kingfisher, and previously served as CEO of Carlton Communications PLC, Exel PLC and Greencore Group PLC. PRESS RELEASE The Blackstone Group (NYSE:BX) today announced that Gerry Murphy will […]
EDF Ventures has postponed efforts to raise its fourth fund, according to VentureWire. The move is related to last year's departure of managing director Beau Lasky, who left to join Steamboat Ventures. EDF managing director Mike DeVries tells VW that the firm plans to resume the process once its staffs back up. www.edfvc.com
Altira Group LLC, a Denver-based venture capital and private equity firm focused on the energy technology sector, has closed its fifth fund with $176 million in capital commitments. PRESS RELEASE Altira Group LLC — the pioneer and leader in venture capital and private equity funding for energy technology companies — announced the closing of […]
PanGenetics BV, a Dutch developer of antibodies, has raised �23 million in Series C funding. Edmond de Rothschild Investment Partners led the round, and was joined by Biogen Idec New Ventures, Fortis Private Equity and return backers Index Ventures, Forbion Capital Partners and Credit Agricole Private Equity. PRESS RELEASE PanGenetics B.V. announced today that […]
Travena Inc., a Berwyn, Penn.-based developer of drugs that target G-protein coupled receptors, has raised $24 million in Series A funding. Alta Partners and Healthcare Ventures co-led the round, and were joined by New Enterprise Associates and Polaris Venture Partners. PRESS RELEASE Trevena, Inc., a drug discovery company focused on developing pharmaceutical products targeting G-protein […]