Investment Summary |
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|---|---|
| Date | 2016-11-30 |
| Target | Tracelink |
| Sector | Internet Software and Services |
| Investor(s) |
Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking
Reliant Star Capital Eight Roads |
| Deal Type | Venture |
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| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1986 |
| PE ASSETS | 155.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking Division is the investment arm of Goldman Sachs. The primary corporate investment group within the Merchant Banking Division is Goldman Sachs' direct investment arm. GS's direct investment arm consists of GS Capital Partners, GS Mezzanine Partners, and GS Growth Partners. GS Capital Partners is the direct corporate equity investment group which seeks LBO, recapitalization, and growth investments to help fund acquisitions, expansions, recapitalizations, restructurings, buyouts, and take privates. GS Capital Partners looks to invest between $50 and $800 million in opportunities in North/South America, Europe, Asia. GS Mezzanine Partners is the junior capital arm of Goldman Sachs. GS Mezzanine looks to invest between $200 million and and $800 million in transactions valued up to $10 billion. Investment proceeds are used to fund leveraged buyouts, expansion financings, recapitalizations, acquisitions, and restructurings. GS Growth looks to invest in growth equity transactions. The unit seeks to commit $20 to $200 million per investment. Other units within GS's merchant banking division include Real Estate, Infrastructure, and Urban Investments. Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking Division is based in New York City.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 132 of 189 |
| Sector: Internet Software and Services M&A | 8 of 14 |
| Type: Venture M&A Deals | 9 of 11 |
| State: Massachusetts M&A | 7 of 8 |
| Country: United States M&A | 92 of 130 |
| Year: 2016 M&A | 12 of 13 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-11-28 |
Worldstores
Twickenham, United Kingdom Worldstores Ltd. is one of the UK's largest online retailers of products for the home and garden. There are over 500,000 products on the site. Worldstores has built a proprietary technology platform that manages suppliers and enables rapid cross-docking of stock directly from suppliers to customers so that customers can have next day, or day of choice, delivery. Much of the product requires 2-man delivery. |
Sell | £9M |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-12-01 |
Xella
Duisburg, Germany Xella is an international solution provider in the field of building and insulation materials. It is the parent company of such well-known brands as Ytong, Silka, Hebel, and Multipor, and is a pioneer in digitally supported construction processes with its digital planning service blue.sprint. Xella is based in Duisburg, Germany. |
Sell | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2005 |
| Size | Small |
| Type | Sector Agnostic |
Reliant Star Capital, Inc. (RSC) is a private equity firm that invests in manufacturing, distribution and services businesses. RSC typically partners with quality management teams to pursue businesses offering critical products or services with strong growth potential, defensible market positions, and recurring revenues. RSC typically invests $1 to $10 million in businesses with at least $5 million in sales and $1 million of operating profits. RSC will consider MBOs, growth capital financings, recapitalizations, consolidations and corporate divestitures. In addition to providing equity, RSC will also consider subordinated debt investments. Reliant Star Capital, Inc. was formed in 2005 and has offices in New York City and Chicago.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4 of 4 |
| Sector: Internet Software and Services M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Type: Venture M&A Deals | 1 of 1 |
| State: Massachusetts M&A | 1 of 1 |
| Country: United States M&A | 4 of 4 |
| Year: 2016 M&A | 1 of 1 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-05-01 |
Clearent
Creve Coeur, Missouri, United States Clearent is a provider of full-service, payment solutions that leverages its proprietary payments platform to make doing business easier and more profitable for its sales partners. Clearent was founded in 2005 and is based in Creve Coeur, Missouri. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-03-30 |
Clearent
Creve Coeur, Missouri, United States Clearent is a provider of full-service, payment solutions that leverages its proprietary payments platform to make doing business easier and more profitable for its sales partners. Clearent was founded in 2005 and is based in Creve Coeur, Missouri. |
Sell | - |
| Category | Private Equity Firm |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1969 |
| PE ASSETS | 11.0B USD |
| Size | Mega |
| Type | Sector Focused |
Eight Roads is a private investment firm focused on a variety of investment opportunities across the US, Europe, and Asia. The Firm is divided into several investment strategies including venture, principal investing, and real estate. Within the principal investments group, Eight Roads backs established growth businesses with long-term capital. Eight Roads does not have any sector preferences, but has experience in fintech, business services, and healthcare. Eight Roads is based in London.
| DEAL STATS | # |
|---|---|
| Overall | 135 of 293 |
| Sector: Internet Software and Services M&A | 29 of 60 |
| Type: Venture M&A Deals | 114 of 266 |
| State: Massachusetts M&A | 18 of 34 |
| Country: United States M&A | 58 of 120 |
| Year: 2016 M&A | 22 of 22 |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-11-29 |
Innovent Biologics
Suzhou, China Innovent Biologics is a biopharmaceutical company in China that develops, manufacture, and commercialize high-quality innovative medicines for the treatment of cancer and other major diseases. Innovent Biologics was founded in 2011 and is based in Suzhou, China. |
Buy | - |
| DATE | TARGET | DEAL TYPE | VALUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-12-06 |
Laurus Labs
Hyderabad, India Laurus Labs develops and manufacturers active pharmaceutical ingredients (API), with a focus on anti-retroviral (ARV) and oncology products. Laurus Labs was founded in 2005 and is based in Hyderabad, Telangana. |
Sell | - |
