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3 min read · 27 June 2016
3 min read · 24 June 2016
Paradigm Precision, a portfolio of the Carlyle Group, said June 24 that Ronojoy Ghosh was named Vice President Business Development. Gosh was most recently General Manager, Global Engine Systems, Aero Nozzles and Aero Blades & Vanes in the Engine and Environmental Control Systems business unit of UTC Aerospace Systems.
2 min read · 24 June 2016
Crispr Therapeutics said June 24 that it raised another $38 million in Series B financing, which closes the round at nearly $140 million. Participating investors in this round include Franklin Templeton Investments, New Leaf Venture Partners, funds advised by Clough Capital Partners LP and Wellington Capital Management LLP, and other undisclosed funds specializing in life sciences. Crispr is a biopharmaceutical company.
1 min read · 24 June 2016
Crispr Therapeutics said June 24 that it raised another $38 million in Series B financing, which closes the round at nearly $140 million. Participating investors in this round include Franklin Templeton Investments, New Leaf Venture Partners, funds advised by Clough Capital Partners LP and Wellington Capital Management LLP, and other undisclosed funds specializing in life sciences. Crispr is a biopharmaceutical company.
1 min read · 24 June 2016
Dividend Solar Inc said June 23 it was merging with Figtree Financing. Financial terms weren’t announced but the deal includes a $200 million commitment from LL Funds. Figtree provides Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing for energy efficiency improvements, including solar energy. Figtree raised $30 million in financing in March led by LL Funds. Dividend Solar is a residential solar lender. Bryant Park Capital acted as financial advisor to Dividend Solar.
5 min read · 24 June 2016
Henkel Consumer Goods Inc, a subsidiary of Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, has agreed to buy The Sun Products Corp from Vestar Capital Partners. The deal is valued at $3.6 billion, including. Wilton, Connecticut-based Sun Products is a North American provider of laundry detergent, fabric softeners and other household products. Brands include all, Sun, Wisk, Snuggle and Sunlight. Morgan Stanley & Co LLC acted as financial advisor and Kirkland & Ellis LLP acted as legal advisor to Sun Products.
4 min read · 24 June 2016
Digital Future said June 23 that it invested $1.7 million in Attendify. The deal consisted of a bridge investment as well as the acquisition of an equity stake. Attendify provides a SaaS platform for conference and event organizers.
1 min read · 23 June 2016
Digital Future said June 23 that it invested $1.7 million in Attendify. The deal consisted of a bridge investment as well as the acquisition of an equity stake. Attendify provides a SaaS platform for conference and event organizers.
1 min read · 23 June 2016
Thoma Bravo LLC said June 23 that it completed its buy of Bomgar. TA Associates was the seller. Financial details were not disclosed. Bomgar provides secure access software.
3 min read · 23 June 2016
