Private Equity
Here at the Hub, we’re all about accountability, and this year we can both beat our chest and hang our heads. Now, without further ado, here’s what we nailed and… where we were the nail, so to speak.
2 min read · 24 December 2012
2 min read · 24 December 2012
Good morning, kids from 1 to 92... to lead off our first read today, we've got the GOP nominee that almost was, TJX going online and PE's cash-load.
1 min read · 24 December 2012
TubeMogul, the California-based video marketing company, is taking on $20 million in a Series C round from a group of backers including Northgate Capital. Northgate managing director Tommy Vardell is also joining the company’s board of directors.
4 min read · 23 December 2012
Groupon, the Chicago-based, listed daily deals company, is acquiring CommonInterface, a platform for processing operations and transactions. Specifics of the deal were not publicized.
3 min read · 23 December 2012
David K. Raun is joining listed, California-based PLX Technology Inc. as president and CEO, the company announced. Raun has been with PLX since 2004 and has had multiple senior executive leadership positions with the company.
3 min read · 23 December 2012
Incline Equity Partners, the Pittsburgh-based private equity firm, and its portfolio company Wheaton Industries, Inc., will acquire MicroLiter Analytical Supplies, a provider of chromatography sample vials and accessories. It marks the third deal for Wheaton since Incline’s 2010 investment.
2 min read · 23 December 2012
San Francisco-based Altamont Capital Partners is acquiring Tacala and Boom Foods, both separately based in Alabama, in partnership with management. Tacala manages Taco Bell franchises and Boom Foods is a Sonic drive-in franchisee. Management will continue to pursue new store developments with Altamont Capital Partners.
3 min read · 23 December 2012
Seattle, Washington-based 2nd Watch, a cloud-based provider of IT applications for enterprise clients, is taking a $4.2 million funding round led by Madrona Venture Group. Other private backers also participated in the funding round.
3 min read · 23 December 2012
First Atlantic Capital is acquiring TestEquity, the California-based company which sells and rents test and measurement equipment. NXT Capital arranged senior secured debt for the deal. Specifics on the transaction were not published.
2 min read · 23 December 2012
