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cunova, a Leading Global Manufacturer of High-end Specialty Copper Alloy Products, and SDCL EDGE Acquisition Corporation Announce Their Business Combination

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

cunova’s acquisition of the whole aerospace specialty metals business of KME Group (“KME Aerospace”) would enable the combined company to also serve the space exploration and general aerospace markets.

Key Points: 
  • cunova’s acquisition of the whole aerospace specialty metals business of KME Group (“KME Aerospace”) would enable the combined company to also serve the space exploration and general aerospace markets.
  • Under the terms of the proposed business combination agreement, cunova will be indirectly acquired by a publicly-listed, successor entity of SDCL EDGE Acquisition Corporation.
  • The board of SEDA and the shareholders of cunova have approved the proposed business combination subject to customary closing conditions.
  • Assuming satisfaction of all closing conditions, the proposed business combination is expected to close in the second quarter of 2024.

FoodChain ID Acquires Lexagri

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Monday, November 7, 2022

FoodChain ID is a portfolio company of Berkshire Partners.

Key Points: 
  • FoodChain ID is a portfolio company of Berkshire Partners.
  • As part of WEKA Group and with the support of its shareholder, Lexagri was able to pursue this goal and to grow the business over the past years.The upcoming integration of Lexagri with FoodChain ID will be another step in this direction.
  • served as legal advisor in France and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP served as legal advisor in the US to FoodChain ID.
  • By providing clients with technology-enabled solutions supported by the industry's most comprehensive data and knowledgeable experts, FoodChain ID is an essential source of timely, accurate information and expertise.

FoodChain ID Acquires Lexagri

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Monday, November 7, 2022

FoodChain ID is a portfolio company of Berkshire Partners.

Key Points: 
  • FoodChain ID is a portfolio company of Berkshire Partners.
  • As part of WEKA Group and with the support of its shareholder, Lexagri was able to pursue this goal and to grow the business over the past years.The upcoming integration of Lexagri with FoodChain ID will be another step in this direction.
  • served as legal advisor in France and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP served as legal advisor in the US to FoodChain ID.
  • By providing clients with technology-enabled solutions supported by the industry's most comprehensive data and knowledgeable experts, FoodChain ID is an essential source of timely, accurate information and expertise.

mCaffeine becomes World's largest single ingredient D2C personal care brand, with a valuation at 1000 CR post 240 CR Series C fund raise

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022

MUMBAI, India, March 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mumbai-based Pep Technologies Pvt. Ltd., which owns mCaffeine (India's largest caffeine infused personal care brand), announced today that it has raised 240 CR in its Series C financing round. This new round of investment, which was led by Paragon Partners with participation from Singularity Growth Opportunities Fund, Sharrp Ventures and existing investors Amicus Capital Partners and RPSG Capital Ventures, now values the start-up at 1000 CR - making mCaffeine the highest valued D2C single ingredient beauty brand in the world.

Key Points: 
  • Ltd., which owns mCaffeine (India's largest caffeine infused personal care brand), announced today that it has raised 240 CR in its Series C financing round.
  • Plans are to absorb/acquire small brands from the beauty industry (across globe) using mCaffeine framework to strengthen our efforts.
  • mCaffeine currently is present in 4 major categories - Face Care, Hair Care, Body Care and Lip Care.
  • They are also present in more than 5000 offline stores across India and have expanded globally to 3 countries.

mCaffeine becomes World's largest single ingredient D2C personal care brand, with a valuation at 1000 CR post 240 CR Series Cfund raise

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022

MUMBAI, India, March 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mumbai-based Pep Technologies Pvt. Ltd., which owns mCaffeine (India's largest caffeine infused personal care brand), announced today that it has raised 240 CR in its Series C financing round. This new round of investment, which was led by Paragon Partners with participation from Singularity Growth Opportunities Fund, Sharrp Ventures and existing investors Amicus Capital Partners and RPSG Capital Ventures, now values the start-up at 1000 CR - making mCaffeine the highest valued D2C single ingredient beauty brand in the world.

Key Points: 
  • Ltd., which owns mCaffeine (India's largest caffeine infused personal care brand), announced today that it has raised 240 CR in its Series C financing round.
  • The brand also has plans to be present in parts of Europe and the United States.
  • Plans are to absorb/acquire small brands from the beauty industry (across globe) using mCaffeine framework to strengthen our efforts.
  • mCaffeine currently is present in 4 major categories - Face Care, Hair Care, Body Care and Lip Care.

DGAP-News: Beteiligungsgesellschaft EMERAM veräußert Portfoliounternehmen MEONA an Trill Impact

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021

Munich, 23 June 2021 - Funds advised by EMERAM Capital Partners, one of the leading investment companies for medium-sized companies in the German-speaking region ("EMERAM"), sell their portfolio company MEONA to the private equity firm Trill Impact.

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  • Munich, 23 June 2021 - Funds advised by EMERAM Capital Partners, one of the leading investment companies for medium-sized companies in the German-speaking region ("EMERAM"), sell their portfolio company MEONA to the private equity firm Trill Impact.
  • Since then, MEONA has continuously extended its product portfolio through own developments and has successfully driven its internationalisation.
  • Kai Kppen, Senior Partner at EMERAM Capital Partners, explains: "Together we have developed MEONA over the past years.
  • As business development partner, EMERAM has supported MEONA in its strategic positioning and the continuous development of the organisation.

DGAP-News: Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP: Willkie advises Questel and its financial sponsors IK Investment Partners, Eurazeo and Raise Investissement on the Acquisition of NovumIP from Paragon Partners

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Tuesday, March 9, 2021

Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP: Willkie advises Questel and its financial sponsors IK Investment Partners, Eurazeo and Raise Investissement on the Acquisition of NovumIP from Paragon Partners

Key Points: 
  • Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP: Willkie advises Questel and its financial sponsors IK Investment Partners, Eurazeo and Raise Investissement on the Acquisition of NovumIP from Paragon Partners
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  • Willkie advises Questel and its financial sponsors IK Investment Partners, Eurazeo and Raise Investissement on the Acquisition of NovumIP from Paragon Partners
    Global IP solutions provider Questel announced on March 8, 2021 it has signed an agreement to acquire NovumIP, a group comprised of PAVIS and Novagraaf from Paragon Partners.
  • Paragon Fund III will in turn invest in Questel with a minority shareholding.
  • Willkie is advising Questel and its financial sponsors IK Investment Partners, Eurazeo and Raise Investissement on the transaction.