Advent International has added six professionals to its Boston-based North American deals team: Jeff Case and John Maldonado join as principals, while David Chen, Bryan Doherty, Kevin McQuarrie and Thomas Weisman join as Associates. Case rejoins Advent after having completed his MBA at Harvard; Maldonado previously was with Parthenon Capital; Chen previously worked in Merrill […]
Peter Buckley has joined Watch Hill Partners as a partner and head of private placements (new position). He previously was a managing director and head of equity private placements with J.P. Morgan Securities. www.whp-llc.com
South Korean prosecutors are seeking an arrest warrant for Paul Yoo, head of Lone Star Advisors Korea. The move is part of a larger investigation into alleged manipulation of Korea Exchange Bank's stock price, so that Lone Star could get a better acquisition price. One South Korean news service also reports that prosecutors have requested […]
Nigel Hammond is leaving Montagu Private Equity, according to Private Equity Online. He had served as head of UK and Nordic activities. www.montaguequity.com
Greenway Medical Technologies Inc., a Carrollton, Ga.-based provider of software that helps physicians improve clinical care and optimize efficiency, has raised $22 million in second-round funding. Wachovia Capital Partners led the deal, and was joined by return backer Inv*stor Growth Capital. www.greenwaymedical.com Paras Pharmaceuticals Ltd., a Gujarat, India-based developer of OTC healthcare and personal care […]
KnowNow Inc., a Sunnyvale, Calif.
IMI Intelligent Medical Implants AG, a Zug, Switzerland
IMI Intelligent Medical Implants AG, a Zug, Switzerland
PBWiki, a San Bruno, Calif.-based wiki hosting company, has raised $350,000 from angel group Seraph and Ron Conway, according to VentureBeat. www.pbwiki.com
Ugenie, a Palo Alto, Calif.-based online shopping engine, has raised $5 million in first-round funding from BlueRun Ventures and Sierra Ventures. www.ugenie.com