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Enfusion Systems said Jan. 10 that it raised a significant minority growth equity investment from FTV Capital. Financial terms weren’t announced. Enfusion, of Chicago, provides a cloud-based platform for investment managers.
4 min read · 10 January 2017
2 min read · 09 January 2017
Bain Capital said Jan. 9 that it acquired MSX International. Financial terms weren’t announced. MSX, of Detroit, provides technology-based services to the automotive industry and employs more than 6,000 experts in more than 80 countries.
2 min read · 09 January 2017
One Equity Partners said Jan. 9 that it acquired Anvil International from Mueller Water Products. Financial terms weren’t announced. Anvil, of Exeter, New Hampshire, makes pipe couplings, steel fittings, hangers, channel connections, strut fittings and customized components used in plumbing, mechanical, HVAC, industrial, fire protection, commercial, mining, and oil field infrastructure, and offers related onsite consulting services.
3 min read · 09 January 2017
McCubbin Hosiery LLC, a portfolio company of Guardian Capital Partners, has acquired Robeez. Stride Rite, a subsidiary of Wolverine World Wide Inc, is the seller. Robeez is a baby and toddler soft-soled footwear brand.
2 min read · 09 January 2017
Ares Management LP said Jan. 9 that Scott Graves has joined the firm as a partner in Ares’ Private Equity Group based in Los Angeles. Graves will lead Ares Special Situations Funds platform as portfolio manager and head of distressed. Graves was previously Oaktree Capital Management’s head of credit strategies and portfolio manager of multi-strategy credit.
3 min read · 09 January 2017
Axiom Asia Private Capital said Jan. 9 that it closed its fourth fund with over $1 billion in total commitments. Axiom Asia IV LP exceeded its target of $750 million. The fund will invest in buyout, venture capital, growth capital and other private equity funds. Axiom Asia is a fund management firm that invests in the Asia Pacific region.
3 min read · 09 January 2017
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