Angela Sormani

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Alpine Data Labs appoints chief marketing officer

Alpine Data Labs has appointed Bruno Aziza as its first chief marketing officer. Alpine Data Labs provides advanced analytics software. The company is backed by Battery Ventures among others.

YeHive creates advisory board and expands executive team

YeHive has created an advisory board and expanded its executive team. The new additions consist of veteran venture capital executives who have launched technology and entertainment ventures as well as new intellectual properties.

Blue Point Capital Partners announces two new hires

Blue Point Capital Partners has added two new team members. Matthew Beesley and Ralph Isenrich have joined the team as associates in Cleveland and Charlotte, respectively.

Wermuth Asset Management invests in Aquarius Water Group

Wermuth Asset Management has backed Aquarius Water Group. AWG is a water-technology and solutions company focused on the oil and gas industry.

Arlington Capital Partners acquires MB Aerospace

Arlington Capital Partners has acquired MB Aerospace in partnership with the company’s management team. Headquartered in Motherwell, United Kingdom, MB Aerospace is a global provider of hengineered components for the commercial and military aero-engine and industrial gas turbine markets.

Graphite Capital closes eighth fund

UK mid-market private equity house Graphite Capital has closed its eighth fund, Graphite Capital Partners VIII. The vehicle attracted commitments of 475 million pounds ($760 million) and further commitments are likely to come in over the next few weeks bringing the total to over 500 million pounds.

VTB Capital appoints head of Asia financing structuring

VTB Capital has appointed Jason Fung as head of Asia financing structuring at VTB Capital. In his new role Jason will be responsible for VTB Capital’s regional development of structured finance business.

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JAG Shaw Baker is launched

JAG Shaw Baker has announced its launch as a European law firm dedicated to venture capital and advising entrepreneurs, companies and investors in high growth industries. The founding partners of the firm, experienced venture capital lawyers James Shaw and Tina Baker, are combining their experience in technology, life sciences and clean tech sectors to work with emerging growth companies and their investors globally. Clients of the firm include international early and late stage institutional investors, angel investors, family offices and high growth companies in all sectors.