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Which actions can portfolio company leaders take ahead of an exit that positions them for success? Find out how to create the most value in the latest PE Portco Speed Round. https://lnkd.in/easHcZwS Scott Rowe Nitin Magoo Srin Subra Scott Walters

Upwelling's Joncarlo Mark sat down with Derek Minno as part of his ongoing Secondary Series for a discussion on the evolution of the secondary market. Joncarlo provides insight into the early days of secondaries, current trends, and expectations for the future of the secondary market. He also gives a nod to the recent Upwelling research on clawbacks, "Revenge of the Clawback - $25B+ Problem," as the risk of clawback should be a consideration for secondary buyers and serve as an opportunity for GPs and LPs to realign interests. Read the interview in the link below or on our website at https://t.ly/ehoty

Nene Capital Acquires Cold Tech (Services) Ltd., Strengthening Strategic Portfolio Corby, 25th October 2024 – Nene Capital, a long term investor in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs),  is proud to announce the acquisition of Cold Tech (Services) Ltd., a leader in refrigerated coldroom and cabinet maintenance. This acquisition enhances Nene Capital's portfolio with a company renowned for its expertise and high-quality, bespoke solutions in food, retail, pharmaceutical, and logistics sectors. Cold Tech (Services) Ltd. excels in maintenance, installation, and servicing of refrigeration, HVAC, and cold storage systems. Known for reliability and energy-efficient solutions, Cold Tech aligns perfectly with Nene Capital’s values of quality and growth. Cold Tech (Services) Ltd. will continue under its established brand, ensuring uninterrupted service and trusted relationships. Nene Capital will support Cold Tech by investing in resources to expand its capabilities while maintaining quality and customer satisfaction. Stephen Bayliss, Managing Director of Nene Capital, said, "We are thrilled to welcome Cold Tech (Services) Ltd. to our growing portfolio. This acquisition represents a significant step in our mission to invest in businesses that offer sustainable value and operational excellence." Simon Stringer, Finance Director of Nene Capital commented: “Cold Tech is a well-established business with over ten years of successful trading during which it has achieved a strong position in its market. We are excited to take the business into the next stage of its development.” The transaction was supported by the corporate deal team at solicitors Howes Percival LLP and the Growth Finance team at Allica Bank For media inquiries or further information, please contact: info@nenecapital.co.uk   www.nenecapital.co.uk About Nene Capital: Nene Capital is an opportunity focused investor in UK SMEs. As active managers, Nene Capital builds leading, mid-market companies through acquisition and robust organic growth. About Cold Tech Services Ltd: Coldtech Services Ltd started trading in 2012, with its origins based in an already well established electrical contracting business. Identifying a potential gap in the service market for the maintenance of refrigerated coldrooms and cabinets, Coldtech steadily built its business with excellent customer service and an experienced committed team. www.cold-tech.co.uk #Corporatefinance, #mergers, #mergersandacquisitions, #acquisitions, #merger #PrivateEquity, #Acquisition, #Growth, #MandA, #Privateequitynews, #Privateequity,

Nene Capital Announces Strategic Acquisition of Acegate Manufacturing Ltd as Part of Its Long-Hold Portfolio. Corby, 23rd April 2024 – Nene Capital, a long term investor in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), is proud to announce its latest acquisition, Rochdale based Acegate Manufacturing Ltd; specialists in manufacturing from light gauge sheet metal and tubular section. This acquisition marks a significant addition to Nene Capital’s long-hold portfolio, underscoring its commitment to delivering growth and driving value across its investment portfolios. Acegate Manufacturing Ltd, with its sterling reputation for producing top-tier, precision-engineered products, aligns perfectly with Nene Capital’s ethos of investing in businesses that demonstrate robust growth potential and operational excellence. Specialising in providing precision sheet metal manufacturing solutions across various sectors, Acegate’s expertise in high-precision fabrication and commitment to quality positions it for accelerated growth and market expansion under the guidance of Nene Capital. Commenting on the acquisition, Stephen Bayliss, Managing Director of Nene Capital, said: "We are excited to welcome Acegate Manufacturing Ltd into portfolio 1. This acquisition is a testament to our investment philosophy of fostering sustainable growth in companies that not only lead in their respective fields but also have the potential to innovate and scale. With Nene Capital’s resources and strategic support, we are confident that Acegate will achieve new heights of success." Simon Stringer, Finance Director of Nene Capital commented: “Acegate has demonstrated long-term reliable trading success and sustained value generation. It is another business we are proud to include in our long-hold strategy underlying our financial fundamentals and goals” Nene Capital is poised to work closely with Acegate’s management team to build on the strong foundation. This acquisition reflects Nene Capital’s continued commitment to investing in companies with the potential for significant growth and long-term value creation for stakeholders. The transaction was supported by the corporate deal team at solicitors Howes Percival LLP. For media inquiries or further information, please contact: info@nenecapital.co.uk www.nenecapital.co.uk About Nene Capital: Nene Capital is an opportunity focused investor in UK SMEs. As active managers, Nene Capital builds leading, mid-market companies through acquisition and robust organic growth. About Acegate Manufacturing Ltd: Established in 1995, Acegate Manufacturing Ltd stands at the forefront of precision sheet metal engineering, offering bespoke solutions across many sectors. Renowned for its cutting-edge technology and commitment to excellence, Acegate is dedicated to delivering superior products and services that exceed customer expectations. #Corporatefinance #PrivateEquity #MandA

New podcast alert! Thanks Joshua Kahr for having us on to discuss our favorite thing, multi-tenant flex investing. Episode Description: Grant Reaves, Managing Director and Co-Founder of Stoic Equity Partners, discusses the industrial real estate market. Stoic primarily invests in multi-tenant flex industrial properties in the Southeast region of the United States. They focus on secondary markets that offer in-place yield and potential for rent growth. The demand for flex industrial space is high, with a variety of tenants including home services businesses, pharmaceutical companies, general contractors, and more. Stoic follows a value-add strategy, acquiring properties with varying degrees of stabilization and pushing rents to increase returns. They have recently launched a fund to raise equity for their acquisitions. Grant Reaves and Joshua Kahr discuss their experiences in the real estate industry and the growth of their firms. They talk about the importance of remaining humble and working well with partners. Grant shares the story of how he and his partner Jeremy Friedman started working together and their different backgrounds in investment banking and home building. They discuss the evolution of their firm and their plans for future funds. Grant also shares a funny story about discovering people living in one of their self-storage units. They talk about the importance of marketing and building relationships with investors.

EY’s latest Portco Speed Round focuses on exit readiness discussing the importance of prioritizing the end goal to maximize exit value. Learn more about growth creating initiatives that deliver maximum value. Rachel Gerring Srin Subra Scott Rowe Nitin Magoo Scott Walters Ivan Lehon

In the latest PE Portco Speed Round, I sat down with John Auletta, and Joydeep Bhattacharyya to share the eight characteristics PE-backed companies’ Technoloy Strategy should include to drive growth. Watch now to learn more. https://lnkd.in/gA72SXjr

As we close out our 2024 Investor Day, we’re feeling inspired by what is to come. A future that will continue to deliver value to shareholders through innovation that will help address some of the world’s toughest challenges. Read more about our Investor Day highlights here: https://bit.ly/3YYkZGW #KeepGrowing #Investor #Corteva

Catch our recent appearance with Stropro on ausbiz Investor event "Essential Alternatives" where we discussed Structured Investments https://lnkd.in/g3nWzTMj #investing #SMSF #alternativeassets #structuredinvestments

Our new Deal Flow 4.0 report reveals insights and trends from 350+ #VC and growth equity #investments our clients completed in Europe last year. Discover 5 key takeaways on #europeantech deal terms – and what they mean for the year ahead.