Qraft Technologies appoints Simon Lee as MD
Qraft Technologies, an invest-tech company developing artificial intelligence (AI) solutions, has announced the hiring of Simon Lee, a veteran financial services executive, as its new Managing Director of Business Development in the APAC region. Lee will be based in Qraft’s Hong Kong office. With a primary background in ETFs and mutual funds, Lee has spearheaded […]
Affinius Capital welcomes Suzanne Martinez as MD
Industry veteran Suzanne Martinez has been named Managing Director for the Global Investors Group at Affinius Capital, where she will focus on growing and developing relationships with investors throughout North America. “Suzanne’s reputation and experience are highly respected in our industry, and we are excited for her to work closely with our valued clients in […]
Avenue One announces major appointments to the capital partnerships team
Avenue One, a technology service platform and investment marketplace for institutional owners, buyers and sellers of residential rental real estate, has announced the additions of Brent Elkins and Jeremy King to expand the reach of Avenue One’s platform with investors. Elkins was named Head of Real Estate Capital Partnerships, responsible for forming and maintaining relationships […]
Rent Butter secures USD 3Mln in seed funding
Rent Butter, the first advanced tenant screening solution designed specifically for workforce and affordable housing, yesterday announced the completion of its seed financing round. The $3-million round was led by RET Ventures (‘RET’), an industry-backed venture fund focused on single and multi-family real estate technology. RET’s investment comes from the RET Ventures ESG Fund (the […]
PAG to acquire Australian Venue Co from KKR
Global investment firm KKR and PAG, a leading alternative investment firm focused on Asia Pacific, recently announced the signing of definitive agreements under which PAG will acquire KKR’s controlling interest in Australian Venue Co (“AVC”). Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. AVC is an established food and beverage hospitality business that owns and […]
Tagworks Pharmaceuticals announces USD 65Mln in Series A Financing Round
Tagworks Pharmaceuticals BV, the pioneer of Click-to-Release chemistry designed to deliver more effective and safer systemic therapies, today announced a $65 million Series A financing led by Ysios Capital and Gilde Healthcare with participation from Novartis Venture Fund, New Enterprise Associates (NEA), and Lightstone Ventures. They join existing investors including Meneldor and Oost NL. In conjunction with the […]
Illinois American Water acquires Village of Tolono Water and Wastewater Systems
Illinois American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, announced yesterday the acquisition of the Village of Tolono water and wastewater systems for $9.416 million. The newly acquired systems add approximately 1,295 water and 1,254 wastewater customers to the Company’s eastern Illinois service area. “Our team is excited to expand our services and directly serve our […]
Appen names Fab Dolan as Chief Marketing Officer
Appen Limited, a global leader in providing data services for deep learning and generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems, today announced the appointment of Fab Dolan as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), effective 12 June 2023. Fab joins Appen with over 15 years of experience building iconic global brands such as Android, Google, YouTube, and Cheerios. In […]
Kennedy Wilson closes first tranche of USD 5.7 Bln loan portfolio From PacWest
Representing one of the first significant real estate debt transactions in this market cycle, global real estate investment company Kennedy Wilson has closed on the initial tranche of loans as part of a $5.7 billion loan portfolio acquisition from Pacific Western Bank. The first tranche of loans acquired by Kennedy Wilson and certain controlled affiliates of […]
Kohlberg & Company enters into a definitive agreement to acquire Riveron
Riveron, a national business advisory firm focused on the office of the CFO, private equity, and other capital providers, announced recently that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by affiliates of Kohlberg & Company. H.I.G. Capital (“H.I.G.”) will continue its partnership with Riveron through a minority investment. A significant percentage of […]
