(IN BRIEF) German start-ups raised EUR 1.6 billion in 295 funding rounds during Q1 2025, according to the KfW Venture Capital Dashboard. While this marks a 14% increase from Q4 2024, it falls short of the same period last year … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Germany, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged acquisitions, early-stage funding, exits, funding round, German start-ups, Germany economy, Interest rates, KfW, KfW Research, KfW Venture Capital Dashboard, Managing the Transition Strengthening Growth, megadeals, public markets, Q1 2025, scale-ups, Steffen Viete, US investors, VC investment, venture capital, volatility
(IN BRIEF) Hexagon has successfully closed two acquisitions after fulfilling all necessary regulatory and closing requirements. The first acquisition is of the Geomagic suite from 3D Systems, which will become part of the Manufacturing Intelligence division from April 2025. This … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged 3D models, 3D Systems, 40 MEUR, acquisitions, Asset Lifecycle Intelligence, autonomous solutions, Geomagic, GNSS technology, Hexagon, integration costs, laser scanning, Manufacturing Intelligence, NewCo, partnership, Q1 2025 interim report, regulatory approvals, Septentrio NV
(IN BRIEF) Amrize is set to host its Investor Day in New York today at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time, where it will outline its business strategy, growth plans, and mid-term financial targets as it prepares for its planned U.S. listing … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Industrial, Investment, Management, Switzerland
Tagged acquisitions, Amrize, bridge loan, building solutions, CAGR, capital allocation, Commercial, construction market, credit facility, distribution, Form 10 Registration Statement, Free cash flow, H1 2025, holcim, infrastructure, inorganic growth, Investor Day, logistics, mid-term financial targets, mineral reserves, New York, North American market, operational footprint, organic growth, residential, U.S. listing, value creation
(IN BRIEF) Flokk, a leading European office seating manufacturer, has acquired US-based Via Seating, marking its third US acquisition since 2019. This move enhances Flokk’s presence in North America, now making up 40% of its total sales. The acquisition follows … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Norway, Technology
Tagged 9to5 Seating, acquisitions, Business Development, corporate growth, ergonomic design, European market leader, Flokk, Giroflex, global leadership, HÅG, innovation in office furniture, North American market, office furniture industry, office seating, partnership, RH, Stylex, sustainability, sustainable business, sustainable furniture, Triton, US expansion, Via Seating, workplace furniture
(IN BRIEF) Mark Meier will take over as Managing Director of Ramboll in Germany starting May 1, 2025. With two decades of leadership experience at BASF across various European markets, Meier brings expertise in strategic business development, innovation, and sales … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged acquisitions, appointment, BASF, Business Development, business success, change management, COO Ramboll, European regions, experts, Germany, green transition, INNOVATION, innovation-driven B2B, leadership, Managing Director, Mark Meier, Michael Simmelsgaard, Ramboll, sales management, sustainability, sustainable change
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has committed €20 million to the SG Capital Baltic Private Credit Fund, a new initiative managed by Latvia-based SG Capital Partners AIFP. The fund aims to raise €100 million to support small and … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Latvia, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business, Technology
Tagged acquisitions, Arvīds Kostomārovs, Baltic businesses, bonds, capital expenditure, Climate Action, economic growth, EIF, EIF investment, environmental sustainability, Estonia, European Investment Fund, flexible financing solutions, funding gap, Harijs Švarcs, INNOVATION, institutional investors, InvestEU programme, Latvia, Lithuania, Marjut Falkstedt, Mid-Sized Companies, partnership, private credit, private credit financing, senior loans, SFDR, SG Capital, SG Capital Baltic Private Credit Fund, SG Capital Partners AIFP, SMEs, sustainabilty, Sustainable Finance, Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation, working capital
(IN BRIEF) EQT Exeter has acquired two prime logistics properties in Milton Keynes and Dartford from M&G Real Estate for over GBP 100 million. The Milton Keynes site, spanning 320,000 square feet, is leased to DS Smith Corrugated Packaging, while … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Mutares SE & Co. KGaA has signed an agreement to acquire VR Road Logistics, a Finnish road logistics provider specializing in services for industrial clients in forestry, metals, construction, and mining. The company, which generated approximately EUR 80 … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Wienerberger has announced its expansion into the Nordic market with the acquisition of Finnish company Slatek OY and Norwegian firm Tekken AS. This move aims to enhance its portfolio in smart water management and infrastructure solutions, adding approximately … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Norway, Technology
Tagged acquisitions, Finland, Heimo Scheuch, Norway, partnership, Slatek OY, sustainability, Tekken AS, Water Solutions, Wienerberger
(IN BRIEF) Heidelberg Materials, through its subsidiary Ciments du Maroc, has acquired controlling stakes in Asment de Témara and 100% of Grabemaro, further strengthening its presence in Morocco’s growing market. The acquisition includes a cement plant, aggregates sites, and ready-mixed … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) EQT Exeter Real Estate Income Trust (EQRT) has acquired two industrial properties in the U.S. for over $245 million, including a 1.2 million-square-foot facility in Middletown, Pennsylvania, and a 638,000-square-foot facility in Portland, Tennessee. Both properties, built last … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) EARNZ PLC is set to expand its presence in the energy services sector through the conditional acquisition of Cosgrove & Drew Limited and South West Heating Services Ltd. The company aims to leverage the global push for decarbonization … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Law, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged acquisitions, BCLP, EARNZ PLC, energy sector, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) JERA Nex and JERA Americas have entered the US solar market by acquiring two solar projects, totaling 395MW AC, from Lightsource bp. The projects, located in Arkansas and Louisiana, are now operational and will provide renewable energy under … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged acquisitions, Emilie Wangerman, JERA Americas, JERA Nex, John O’Brien, Lightsource BP, partnership, Richard Scott, solar market, sustainability, USA
(IN BRIEF) Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, a prominent energy entity, has forged a groundbreaking partnership with JUWI Inc., marking a monumental shift towards renewable energy endeavors. Their collaboration culminated in the acquisition of two solar projects in western Colorado: … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged acquisitions, Axial Basin Solar, Colorado, Dolores Canyon Solar, Duane Highley, JUWI Inc., Michael Bennet, partnership, Solar Initiatives, Steve Ihnot, sustainability, Tri-State
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has acquired an indirect minority stake in the renowned Polish cosmetics brand Bielenda through a €33.9 million investment in its holding company, Innova Central Holding SCA, alongside private equity fund … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Poland, United Kingdom
Tagged acquisitions, Bielenda, EBRD, Elisabetta Falcetti, Innova Capital, Leszek Muzyczyszyn, Marek Bielenda, partnership, Poland, sustainability, Tamas Nagy
(IN BRIEF) On March 27, 2024, Logicor, a prominent player in European logistics real estate, finalized the acquisition of two greenfield land plots in key logistics hubs in Sweden. With plans to develop over 100,000 sqm of new logistics space, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Despite economic challenges, Wienerberger had a successful business year in 2023, boasting revenues of €4.2 billion and operating EBITDA of €811 million. The company’s resilience is attributed to its robust performance in infrastructure and renovation sectors, along with … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Construction, Economy, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged acquisitions, Financial, Heimo Scheuch, investment, sustainability, Wienerberger
(IN BRIEF) The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) has signed a EUR 50 million loan agreement with Nefab Group AB, a Swedish industrial packaging company, to facilitate its acquisitions of US PolyFlex Products Inc. and Swiss Cargopack group AG, as well … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged acquisitions, Nefab Group, NIB, partnership, Patrick Nylund, sustainability, Sweden, Swiss Cargopack group AG, US PolyFlex Products Inc.
(IN BRIEF) De Grey Mining Limited has contracted Metso to supply crucial equipment, including a Superior™ MKIII 50-65 primary gyratory crusher and two 14MW Premier™ ball mills, for its Hemi Gold Project in Western Australia’s Pilbara region. With a combined … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News
Tagged acquisitions, Australia, De Grey Mining, Glenn Jardine, Hemi Gold Project, Kai Rönnberg, Metso, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) ORLEN, an energy company, has experienced rapid expansion with acquisitions in Austria, Germany, Slovakia, and Hungary, increasing its foreign station count by nearly a third in the past year. They are finalizing the purchase of over 60 service … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Czech Republic, Energy, Gas & Oil, Germany, Hungary, Industrial, Investment, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia
Tagged acquisitions, Austrocard, Daniel Obajtek, EV charging points, fuel stations, Hydrogen Refuelling Stations, MOL, OMV, ORLEN, Star Connect, Stop Cafe, Turmöl, Turmstrom
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