Eos Partners has closed its fourth mid-market buyout fund, with $600 million in capital commitments. The news was first reported by LBO Wire, and has since been confirmed to peHUB by Eos managing director Mark First. www.eospartners.com
Intarcia Therapeutics Inc., an Emeryville, Calif.-based drug company with lead candidates focused on hepatitis C and Type 2 diabetes, has raised $50 million in Series BB funding. New Leaf Venture Partners led the deal, and was joined by Quilvest Ventures and return backers New Enterprise Associates, Venrock Associates, Alta Partners, Omega Fund and Granite Global […]
Zopa Ltd., a London-based online marketplace for people to lend and borrow money, has raised $12.9 million in Series C funding. Bessemer Venture Partners led the deal, and was joined by fellow return backers Benchmark Capital and Wellington Partners. In other Zopa news, the company has named Douglas Dolton as its new CEO. He previously […]
Cellufun LLC, a New York-based operator of an online community for mobile game distribution, has raised $3 million from Longworth Venture Partners. www.cellufun.com
Prenova Inc., a Marietta, Ga.-based provider of energy management solutions, has raised $3 million in new VC funding from Siemens Venture Capital. The company has raised over $70 million in total venture capital since its 1997 inception. www.prenova.com
The Active Network Inc., a San Diego
iCrossing Inc., a Scottsdale, Ariz.-based digital marketing agency, has agreed to acquire Sharp Analytics, a Salt Lake City
Baker & Taylor, a Charlotte, N.C.
California Check Cashing Stores, a retailer of “alternative” financial services like check-cashing and payroll advances, has acquired San Jose, Calif.-based Fast Cash Stories Inc. The deal was backed by CCCS shareholder Golden Gate Capital. www.goldengatecap.com
The Carlyle Group is nearing a deal to sell Landmark Aviation and Standard Aero to Dubai Aerospace Enterprise, according to Reuters. The transaction would be worth in excess of $1.5 billion. Tempe, Ariz.-based Landmark provides aircraft maintenance services, while Winnipeg-based Standard Aero provides repair services at airport terminals. Doughty Hanson is also a Standard Aero […]