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Led by Frankfurt-based partner Andreas Füchsel and senior associate Philipp Meyer, together with partner Mikael Moreira and senior associate Samira Bandick from Stockholm, we advised EQT Ventures on a 16 million Series A financing round for ecoplanet, a provider of market-leading solutions in the energy market. The investment will accelerate go-to-market and further build out software capabilities, focusing on leveraging state-of-the-art AI across the entire value chain, from individual machine-level to the energy market. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eSY7xXK7 #Deal #Financing #Investment #Crossingnewhorizonstogether

We are pleased to announce that the IK X Fund has signed an agreement to acquire Driescher Moosburg Eisleben ("DRIESCHER" or "the Group"), a leading German manufacturer of high-tech switches and switchgears for energy grids. IK is acquiring its stake from the family shareholders, who will significantly reinvest into the business. The transaction was led by our Mid Cap Investment team in Hamburg, who looks forward to supporting the Group's continued growth. Congratulations to all involved! Read more here: https://ow.ly/fn0c50Uctzz #PrivateEquity #Investment #Industrials

Following on from his attendance at the 18 March EIC Forum Plenary (Brussels), Eric de Montgolfier, CEO, Invest Europe, will today join other key stakeholders in meeting with Commissioner Iliana Ivanova as part of the effort to develop a trusted network of investors.   We're delighted to represent the industry at this high-level discussion and explore co-investment opportunities with the EIC Fund, as well as contributing to establishing a network of investors aligned with supporting European technology businesses.   #PrivateEquity #VentureCapital #Infrastructure #GrowthCapital #BuildingBetterBusinesses #InvestEurope European Commission

The future of power is all about managing supply and demand at the micro scale. Great initiatives.

Origin Merchant Partners is excited to attend and sponsor Cleantech Forum North America 2025 in San Diego, January 27-29! Join Origin’s Managing Directors, Lindsay Weiss, Robert Fedrock, Artem Krylov and Vice President Adam Smith at the 2025 Cleantech Group Forum North America as we host a panel session on Navigating the Green Frontier: Raising Capital in the Evolving Cleantech Market. During this panel discussion you will hear from one of North America’s fastest-growing domestic solar panel manufacturers, Heliene, which raised over $220 million since 2023, leading investors, including Blue Earth Capital and Chrysalix, and industry experts to discuss strategies for securing funding. Key topics include current trends in venture and growth capital, differences between investor types, building resilient business models to appeal to mission-driven and traditional financial and strategic investors alike, and how to properly position a business when approaching capital sources. Join us to explore how businesses can effectively navigate the capital-raising process in an evolving environment. Hosts:   Artem Krylov & Lindsay Adam Weiss, Origin Merchant Partners Panel:   Martin Pochtaruk, President, Heliene  Alicia Lenis, Vice President, Chrysalix  Benjamin M. Hogan, CFA, Director, Blue Earth Capital     Origin is very active in the Environmental/Sustainability space, having successfully closed many transactions. Reach out directly with the team if you plan on attending and would like to connect at the event.     Visit our website to learn more about Origin’s team and transaction experience: https://lnkd.in/dquHWCNK    #Cleantech #Cleantechforum2024 #Environmentalsustainability #Mergersandacquisitions #Investmentbanking

[Prof. Invest. Only] Did you know that Mirova is an investment manager dedicated to sustainable investing, with 3 areas of expertise in private assets (energy transition infrastructure, natural capital, impact private equity)? Don’t miss the insights from their experts, Anne-Laurence Roucher and Marc Romano, at IPEM Wealth this month! #Marketingcommunication | Capital at Risk.

💵🏃 How do we ensure concessional capital goes the extra mile?    📝 In the fourth installment of the Lab's 10th Anniversary blog series, Amanda Brasil-Leigh weighs in with some key insights on how the Lab works with proponents to maximize the impact of concessional finance.    She explains how concessional capital is both a critical tool for driving private-sector investment and opening new doors to commercial investors. However, it must be leveraged wisely due to its limited availability and be phased down over time to ensure financial #sustainability. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/dws9GpjD #climatefinance #concessionalfinance #climateinnovation

Proud to have been part of this panel on a crucial topic : supply of critical raw materials for battery value chain

Hello #CorporateFinance Enthusiasts! As we review the latest developments, let's explore our selection of significant transactions that shaped the #PrivateEquity landscape over the past week. 🎯 News Week 27-23 Add-on: F2i SGR EF Solare Italia (€112.8M revenue in 2022, Trentino-Alto Adige / ITA), owned by F2i SGR, acquired a majority stake in SCS Ingegneria (€4.3M revenue in 2023, Puglia / ITA). SCS specializes in renewable energy plant design and aeronautical projects. This enhances EF Solare’s technical expertise in renewable energies, accelerating its revamping and repowering programs. Acquisition: Vendis Capital Vendis Capital IV acquired a majority stake in PLAYERS (c. 100M revenue in 2023, Île-de-France / FRA), managing sports complexes for indoor sports. The founders and management team are reinvesting. Supported by Banque Palatine and Eiffel Investment Group, PLAYERS plans to grow organically and through acquisitions. Fundraising: Arkéa Capital In a management buyout, Arkéa Capital, Yotta Capital Partners, and Arbevel acquired a majority stake in Elvesys (Île-de-France / FRA), which designs scientific microfluidic flow control equipment. The investment aims to boost growth, sales, R&D, and product range. Exit: PRIMEPULSE PRIMEPULSE sold its majority stake in glueckkanja (Hesse / DEU), an IT services company, to Norvestor IX. glueckkanja offers cloud solutions and consulting for Modern Workplace, Azure, DevOps, and more. Norvestor becomes the main shareholder alongside the management team. Stay ahead in the world of #InvestmentFunds and #MergersAndAcquisitions by signing up for our weekly newsletters, featuring all transactions and information sorted by region. 🔔 Sign up for our newsletter 👉 https://lnkd.in/efvPZBNH See you next week for more updates in the M&A world!

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