North America

Cleave Biosciences Raises Funding for Cancer Research

Cleave Biosciences raised US$10 million for its Series A financing. In an announcement, Cleave Biosciences said that it was able to raise for its Series A extension financing from new investor New Enterprise Associates.


Sea World's Shamu To Go Public

Sea World would be offered to the public via an IPO scheduled within the year. Sea World Parks and Entertainment, now owned by Blackstone Group LP, would be offering its shares at initial public offering at a price range between US$24 and US$27 per share.

Steady Med Gets Loan from Square 1

A US$3 million loan was granted by Square 1 for the expansion goals of SteadyMed. Square 1 Bank has announced it has opened a US $3 million term loan credit facility to SteadyMed Therapeutics.

GC Capital Acquires Med-Tech Resource

First aid manufacturer Med-Tech Resource was acquired by private equity firm GC Capital. A San Francisco based private investment firm, GC Capital has announced the acquisition of majority shareholdings in Med-Tech Resource.


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The price tag for THL Partners acquiring CompuCom. CompuCom, the information technology outsourcing company announced that it is to be purchased by private equity firm Thomas H.
Generali's US life reinsurance unit would be bought by one of two bidders currently on the short list.
The purchase of Enmax Envision by Shaw Communications expands fiber optic capability. Shaw Communications Inc has acquired ENMAX Envision Inc from its parent ENMAX Corporation.
GE enters into a jv with Enel Green for Buffalo Dunes Wind Farm. US conglomerate General Electric Co would be providing both financial capital and technological capbility for the 250 megawatt Buffalo Dunes wnd farm located in Kansas.
The US Justice Department recently approved the merger of EcoLab Inc and Permian Mud Services excluding Permian subsidiary Champion Technologies Inc.
Infinity announces the acquisition of AHC Southwest and Advanced Homecare. Infinity Homecare announced the acquisition of AHC Southwest and Advanced Homecare as already complete.
Silverfleet Capital purchases Ipes. European private equity firm Silverfleet Capital has entered into an agreement with Ipes, one of Europe's providers for fund administration and outsourcing services.
Goodlife Fitness centers completed US$40 million expansion of a US$125 million subordinated credit facility.
Brightstone Venture Capital raises funds for Mobile Realty Apps. Brightstone Venture Capital has been in the business of investments in the past three decades with interests in over eighty Minnesota enterprises.
Liberty Global's acquisition of Virgin Media is approved by EU. An unconditional European Union clearance was provided to John Malone's Liberty Global for the bid for Virgin Media.