Paladin, Abu Dhabi's Invest AD to launch $100 mln MENA fund

Paladin Capital Group, a U. S. firm, and Abu Dhabi's Invest AD, plan to launch a $100-million private equity fund to invest in companies in fast-growing economies in the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey, the two companies said on Monday.


Viddy gets $30 mln funding, aims to stand out from competition

Viddy, the popular mobile video start-up, announced on Friday it has raised a hefty $30 million from institutional investors to bolster its expansion efforts in the face of stiff competition from Socialcam, a similar video-sharing service.

Lovell Minnick Partners Acquires a Majority Equity Interest in Commercial Credit Group and Provides Growth Capital

Lovell Minnick Partners is pleased to announce the acquisition of a majority interest in Commercial Credit Group Inc.

Disruptive Wine Business Model Targeted by International Venture Capitalist

Dan Carroll Invests $2.5 Million in Sonoma County, California Based Wine Company, H.D.D. LLC (Hambrecht, Hurst, Dolan & Dolan)


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