PEI Staff
Parallel Ventures, the UK-based fund of funds, has added a Spanish connection to its network of local European partners.
The global fund is looking to commit $800m of its resources to opportunities in Europe.
The group has promoted Michael McDonagh to lead the London private equity investment team.
The firm is moving 20 people into its German Transaction Services division.
Brask, the niche investment bank, is preparing a roadshow for the cosmetics manufacturer to attract European venture capital firms.
The London-based mezzanine provider has invested $30m in GlobalWare Solutions, a supply-chain management software supplier.
The bank has sold a £300m leveraged loan backed CDO into Europe and is planning more.
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The firm has invested in RadioScape, a UK company developing software that enables mobile chip makers to reduce manufacturing costs.
Taylor joins the investment and advisory group as managing director of its corporate venturing division.