Private Equity

Spotify Raises $1 Billion Through Financing Deal

Music streaming company Spotify raises $ 1 billion deal through financing in the form of convertible debt. TPG rounded the funds together with Dragoneer along with other institutional investors. The deal placed by Goldman Sachs is expected to close on April 2.


Yahoo Potential Buyers Have 14 Days to Present Their Bid

Yahoo potential buyers only have until April 11 to submit their bid. Along with the proposed amount are details on how the purchase would be financed, conditions or approvals to be met and what import..

Israeli investment firms get $665 million in 2016

Israel is witnessing an increasing number of new venture capital (VC) firms coming up. The country registered an inflow of $665 million VC funding during the first two months of the year. Unfazed wit..

Black Bear Diner Secured an Investment From PWP Growth Equity, Aims to Expand Business

Black Bear Diner had secured an investment from private equity fund PWP Growth Equity. The financial backing will be allocated to expand growth and coverage in new and existing markets. The restaurant..


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Late subsidy forces Simran Wind to stop expansion plans
The late release of government subsidy for the IFC backed Simran Wind Project Pvt forces it to shelve expansion plans.
Carlyle gets approval for real estate development project near Thames River
The Southwark Borough Council of London approved the proposed real estate development plan proposed by the Carlyle Group on the southern bank of the Thames River.
Meetup makes first acquisition, buys Dispatch
Meetup had acquired its first company, tech startup Dispatch, for an undisclosed amount.
Westpac Banking Corp frontrunner for Lloyds Banking Group assets in Australia
In a bid worth AUD1.5 billion, Westpac stands to acquire the asset finance and commercial lending units of Lloyds Banking Group in Australia.
John Wood Group and Siemens AG form JV
A joint venture firm was agreed to be formed between Siemens AG and John Wood Group
Mergers abroad cuts corporate taxes in US firms - report
American companies had been seen doing mergers abroad most likely because of the lower taxes available in their new homes.
Enterprise1 secures GBP37.5 million from UK government, private investors
New venture fund received GBP37.5 million in investment commitments from public and private investors, including the UK government, to boost the tech industry in the nation.
A one day-old startup may sell for USD1 billion in the near future- TheNextWeb founder
TheNextWeb co-founder Boris Veldhuijzen van Zanten was confident in early-stage startups achieving entrepreneurial success in as short as a weekend or one day.
Koch Bros forays into power market with Texas plant purchase
Koch Industries Inc had announced its acquisition of a 1,055-megawatt Odessa Power plant in Texas.
Icahn to discuss asset sales with Talisman Energy management
After accumulating nearly 6% of total shares in Talisman Energy, Carl Icahn has prepared to provide direction as to sales of assets of the Canadian energy firm.
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