Private Equity stories - Page 2
Mnaara.com launches as world's first fintech for Shariah-conscious investors
Mon, 29th Apr 2024
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fintech
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investment
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islamic state
London-based fintech, Mnaara, provides the world's first platform in accordance with specialised finance principles, granting direct access to global private equity funds.
How blending ICT environments can elevate or impede your financial services merger
Mon, 29th Apr 2024
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fintech
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cx
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martech
Being strategic about the way you consolidate and integrate your respective tech stacks is critical.
Partners in Performance names two new ANZ Directors
Wed, 24th Apr 2024
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healthtech
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transport
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universities
Australia's leading consultancy firm, Partners in Performance, welcomes new ANZ Directors, Ben Thompson and Jane Algie, bolstering their global leadership team and fuelling future growth and innovation.
INSHUR announces Clayton Carol as its first CFO
Thu, 11th Apr 2024
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fintech
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cfo
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leadership
After a year of significant growth, global embedded insurance provider INSHUR has appointed Clayton Carol, former VP of Finance at Better, as its first CFO.
IWD 2024: Advancing women in private equity could have dramatic global impact
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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fintech
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dei
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gender diversity
Boosting female representation in private equity's decision-making roles could trigger a major global economic shift, as gender diversity in firms has been linked to improved performance and innovation.
IWD 2024: Empowering women in finance: navigating opportunities and challenges
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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fintech
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dei
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leadership
Successful women in finance spotlight the industry's evolvement and the necessity to ensure gender balance and flexibility in leadership roles.
Why culture is emerging as a game-changer in the private equity data puzzle
Fri, 1st Mar 2024
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data protection
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dei
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data management
Organisational culture plays fundamental role in managing the deluge of data in private equity, paving the way for more informed investment choices amidst market volatility.
Singapore's Geniebook recognised in top 150 digital learning companies
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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edutech
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e-learning
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ai
Singapore-based EdTech company, Geniebook, has been recognised in the GSV 150: Top Growth Companies in Digital Learning and Workforce Skills 2024, being the only entity from Southeast Asia to make the list.
Salus Ventures reaches $40m target with QIC investment boost
Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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ai
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cybersecurity
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software
Salus Ventures, an Australian seed-stage venture capital fund, has surpassed its $40m target, powered by a robust investment from Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC).
Syniti appoints Craig Ayers as new Chief People Officer
Fri, 9th Feb 2024
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data analytics
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hcm
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bi
Enterprise data management leader Syniti hires co-founder of experience design consultancy Journey, Craig Ayers, as Chief People Officer to lead HR and nurture the firm's inclusive culture.
Claroty appoints Derek Phillips as new Chief Revenue Officer
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
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healthtech
Cyber-physical systems protector, Claroty, welcomes Derek Phillips as new Chief Revenue Officer following 2023's impressive $100m+ recurring revenue. Phillips' extensive tech, security and sales background positions him to steer future growth.
Claroty appoints Derek Phillips as new Chief Revenue Officer
Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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iot
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
Cyber-physical system security firm, Claroty, appoints industry veteran, Derek Phillips, as Chief Revenue Officer amidst continued company growth surpassing $100 million in annual recurring revenue.
CIBC finances Actionstep's acquisition of Soluno for legal tech move
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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saas
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financing
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digitalisation
CIBC Innovation Banking funds global legal software firm Actionstep's acquisition of Soluno, marking a pivotal investment in digitalising legal firm workflows.
Investment bank predicts 2024’s most influential climate tech trends
Thu, 25th Jan 2024
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data analytics
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iot
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power / energy
Following a drop in funding, 2024 sees a predicted resurgence in climate tech trends, with clean energy, hydrogen, carbon capture and storage, and alternative proteins earmarked for significant investment growth.
Former British Gas MD Ian Peters named Chairman of Sagacity
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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healthtech
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management
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housing
Former British Gas MD, Ian Peters, appointed as Chairman of London-based data consultancy Sagacity, ahead of a predicted period of substantial growth in 2024.
Should VMware customers be considering Plan B?
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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application security
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it automation
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partner programmes
Uncertainty clouds VMware's future following its £61bn acquisition by Broadcom, forcing many clients to contemplate alternate measures amidst concerns of staff layoffs and price hikes.
Patrick Dennis named as new CEO of machine identity firm Venafi
Wed, 17th Jan 2024
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quantum computing
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emc
Patrick Dennis has been appointed as the new CEO of machine identity management pioneers, Venafi, following the company's 150% YoY SaaS business growth. Dennis will steer Venafi's course in the AI and quantum computing era.
Global M&A hits low in Q4 2023 amid economic challenges
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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inflation
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m&a
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wtw
M&A activity in Q4-2023 witnessed a record low due to factors like inflation and geopolitical instability, making deal numbers slide 27% globally.
Glory Global Solutions to acquire cloud-based commerce firm Flooid
Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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cx
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martech
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commerce systems
Glory Global Solutions confirms plans to acquire retail software provider Flooid, extending its commerce solutions portfolio.
Epicor appoints Joe Ayers as new Executive Vice President & CFO
Sat, 23rd Dec 2023
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data analytics
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bi
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big data
Epicor, a global industry-specific enterprise software firm, promotes Joe Ayers to Executive Vice President and CFO.