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Osprey Capital refinances CAERUS Capital

Osprey Capital Limited has re-financed CAERUS Capital. The firm has generated a return of 1.7 x capital for investors to date and Osprey retains a diluted minority holding. CAERUS Capital Group is a specialist fund management and advice firm.

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Placed Closes $10 Million Series B

Placed has raised a $10 million Series B funding led by Two Sigma Ventures. David Joerg, managing director at Two Sigma, will join the Placed Board of Directors. Existing investor, Madrona Venture Group, also participated.

Palatine completes EPI Group buyout

Lower mid-market private equity firm Palatine has completed the management buyout of Surrey-based seismic consultancy firm, The EPI Group. Palatine is backing the management team, led by CEO, Edward Bowen.

Greenleaf Power closes growth capital facility

Greenleaf Power has closed a $100 million growth capital facility. Babson Capital Management is the agent for the financing institutions under the financing. Greenleaf Power is a growth company focused on investing in and developing projects that gather biomass that would otherwise be burned openly or landfilled, and converting it to renewable energy.

Palladin acquires AEROSOLES

Palladin Consumer Retail Partners has acquired AEROSOLES. AEROSOLES is a footwear manufacturer.

ACG New York makes appointments

ACG New York has elected a new president, chairman, executive vice president, treasurer, three new board members, and three new members to its executive committee, effective September 1. The new president is Heidi Deiner, director of business development for Murray Devine, a valuation advisory firm with offices in New York and Philadelphia.

Brookside Mezzanine Partners backs Northwest Cosmetic Laboratories

Brookside Mezzanine Partners has backed Northwest Cosmetic Laboratories. Headquartered in Idaho Falls, ID, NCL is a manufacturer of innovative skincare and cosmetic products for prestige branded cosmetic and personal care companies.

Gill Business Systems raises Series A

Gill Business Systems has raised $3 million in a Series A round of financing from InVenture Partners, Intel Capital and FinSight Ventures. Gill Business Systems is a transactional, technology, clearing and e-commerce businesses.

Antin Infrastructure Partners reaches final close

Antin Infrastructure Partners has reached a final closing of its second fund, Antin Infrastructure Partners II. The fund will invest in infrastructure across Europe.