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Phil Jones Joins QA Executive Team to Lead Next Phase of Growth

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022

LONDON, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- QA, a world-leading digital and technology skills provider, is pleased to announce the appointment of Phil Jones from Workday, who joins the executive team as Chief Client Officer, replacing Stuart Martin who is retiring from QA after 22 years.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- QA, a world-leading digital and technology skills provider, is pleased to announce the appointment of Phil Jones from Workday, who joins the executive team as Chief Client Officer, replacing Stuart Martin who is retiring from QA after 22 years.
  • Active management and development of in-house skills is proven to help maximise productivity, which is critical to growth.
  • QA offers a full suite of solutions to enterprise businesses to help plan and manage their future talent pipeline.
  • QA is a world-leading provider of digital and tech skills, enabling organisations and learners to be winners in the digital revolution.

EcoVadis Secures $500M Investment to Usher in New Era of Sustainability-Led Business Decisions

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022

This investment is validation of EcoVadis model for scaling impact across global value chains, despite the pandemic, geopolitical or financial headwinds," said Frdric Trinel, co-founder and co-CEO of EcoVadis.

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  • This investment is validation of EcoVadis model for scaling impact across global value chains, despite the pandemic, geopolitical or financial headwinds," said Frdric Trinel, co-founder and co-CEO of EcoVadis.
  • We continue to experience record demand as more companies are empowered to integrate the planet and society into their business operations.
  • More than 95,000 businesses across 200 industry categories and 175 countries rely on EcoVadis to monitor and improve the sustainability performance of their own business and trading partners.
  • CVC Growth Partners, the growth-oriented middle-market technology investment arm of CVC Capital Partners, remains the largest institutional shareholder in the business.

TDK Ventures Nicolas Sauvage recognized in Top 20 of Global Corporate Venturing Powerlist 2022

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022

SAN JOSE, Calif., May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TDK Corporation (TSE: 6762) announced today that subsidiary TDK Ventures Inc. President Nicolas Sauvage has been recognized for the third consecutive year on the Global Corporate Venturing (GCV) Powerlist, featured on the Top 20 at #17.

Key Points: 
  • SAN JOSE, Calif., May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TDK Corporation (TSE: 6762) announced today that subsidiary TDK Ventures Inc. President Nicolas Sauvage has been recognized for the third consecutive year on the Global Corporate Venturing (GCV) Powerlist, featured on the Top 20 at #17.
  • More than an investor, though, the company prioritizes entrepreneurs first and brings the full measure of 'TDK Goodness' to each portfolio member.
  • "When we launched TDK Ventures, I never expected so many learning and strategic value," said Shigenao Ishiguro, TDK Chairman.
  • TDK Ventures will co-invest and support promising portfolio companies by providing technical expertise and access to global markets where TDK operates.

TDK Ventures Nicolas Sauvage recognized in Top 20 of Global Corporate Venturing Powerlist 2022

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022

SAN JOSE, Calif., May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TDK Corporation (TSE: 6762) announced today that subsidiary TDK Ventures Inc. President Nicolas Sauvage has been recognized for the third consecutive year on the Global Corporate Venturing (GCV) Powerlist, featured on the Top 20 at #17.

Key Points: 
  • SAN JOSE, Calif., May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TDK Corporation (TSE: 6762) announced today that subsidiary TDK Ventures Inc. President Nicolas Sauvage has been recognized for the third consecutive year on the Global Corporate Venturing (GCV) Powerlist, featured on the Top 20 at #17.
  • More than an investor, though, the company prioritizes entrepreneurs first and brings the full measure of 'TDK Goodness' to each portfolio member.
  • "When we launched TDK Ventures, I never expected so many learning and strategic value," said Shigenao Ishiguro, TDK Chairman.
  • TDK Ventures will co-invest and support promising portfolio companies by providing technical expertise and access to global markets where TDK operates.

Robert Wessman-led Aztiq completes $500 million transaction in an alliance with Innobic to create an international pharma powerhouse

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022

Key shareholders in Alvogen include CVC Capital Partners and Temasek Holdings of Singapore, as well as Aztiq.

Key Points: 
  • Key shareholders in Alvogen include CVC Capital Partners and Temasek Holdings of Singapore, as well as Aztiq.
  • Aztiq is led by Robert Wessman, who will continue to serve as Chairman of the Board of Lotus and Adalvo.
  • Rbert Wessman, has led over 50 strategic acquisitions and partnerships and established operations in over 60 countries.
  • Wessman, alongside his seasoned team in Aztiq, continues to successfully launch and scale both industry-leading generic pharmaceutical and biosimilar companies all over the world.

Robert Wessman-led Aztiq completes $500 million transaction in an alliance with Innobic to create an international pharma powerhouse

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, May 10, 2022

Key shareholders in Alvogen include CVC Capital Partners and Temasek Holdings of Singapore, as well as Aztiq.

Key Points: 
  • Key shareholders in Alvogen include CVC Capital Partners and Temasek Holdings of Singapore, as well as Aztiq.
  • Aztiq is led by Robert Wessman, who will continue to serve as Chairman of the Board of Lotus and Adalvo.
  • Rbert Wessman, has led over 50 strategic acquisitions and partnerships and established operations in over 60 countries.
  • Wessman, alongside his seasoned team in Aztiq, continues to successfully launch and scale both industry-leading generic pharmaceutical and biosimilar companies all over the world.

Alvotech Improves Access to Capital and Streamlines Path to Expected Public Listing on NASDAQ Stock Exchange

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Tuesday, April 19, 2022

We believe the added facilities will strengthen Alvotechs capitalization profile when the merger with OACB is finalized, said Robert Wessman, Founder and Chairman of Alvotech.

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  • We believe the added facilities will strengthen Alvotechs capitalization profile when the merger with OACB is finalized, said Robert Wessman, Founder and Chairman of Alvotech.
  • This facility may also provide additional free float of our ordinary shares, should we experience higher than expected redemptions.
  • Upon completion of the transaction, the combined companys securities are expected to be traded on NASDAQ under the symbol ALVO.
  • Investors in the PIPE include top-tier investors such as Survretta Capital, Athos (the Strngmann Family Office), CVC Capital Partners, Temasek Holdings, YAS Holdings, Farallon Capital Management, and Sculptor Capital Management, among others.

TheCapitalNet TV intros Into The Private Markets With Cyril Demaria

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Friday, April 8, 2022

Menlo Park, CA / Hyderabad, IN, Apr 9, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - TheCapitalNet TV launches Into The Private Markets with renowned industry expert Cyril Demaria, focusing on understanding the nuances of the private markets ecosystem.

Key Points: 
  • Menlo Park, CA / Hyderabad, IN, Apr 9, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - TheCapitalNet TV launches Into The Private Markets with renowned industry expert Cyril Demaria, focusing on understanding the nuances of the private markets ecosystem.
  • Stay tuned for Episode 2 focused on key industry players prevalent within these assets classes - exclusively on TheCapitalNet TV.
  • TheCapitalNet TV (www.thecapitalnet.tv) is a pioneer in producing and publishing original Audio-Visual content with deep insights, knowledge, and resources on Private Markets, Private/Alternative Investments, Venture Capital, Private Equity, Innovation, and startups ecosystem globally.
  • For content suggestions, sponsorships, advertising, or partnerships, please reach out: [email protected], and visit TheCapitalNet TV at https://www.thecapitalnet.tv.

CVC and Greenbriar Announce Recapitalization of Radwell International

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Monday, April 4, 2022

CVC Capital Partners VIII (CVC Fund VIII), has invested in Radwell International, LLC (Radwell or the Company), a global distributor of new and surplus industrial automation components.

Key Points: 
  • CVC Capital Partners VIII (CVC Fund VIII), has invested in Radwell International, LLC (Radwell or the Company), a global distributor of new and surplus industrial automation components.
  • CVC Fund VIII is acquiring an interest in the Company from founder & CEO Brian Radwell and Greenbriar Equity Group, L.P. (Greenbriar), both of whom will remain significant shareholders going forward.
  • Brian Radwell, President and CEO of Radwell, commented, We have truly enjoyed working with Niall McComiskey and the Greenbriar team and are thrilled that they have reinvested in Radwell.
  • Our partnership with Greenbriar enabled Radwell to significantly accelerate growth and innovation which allowed us to scale rapidly.

LeapFrog Investments Appoints Dominic Barton, Former McKinsey Global Managing Partner, as Chairman

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Wednesday, March 30, 2022

LeapFrog Investments, the Profit with Purpose investment firm, today announced the appointment of Dominic Barton as non-executive Chairman of its Management Board, effective 1 April.

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  • LeapFrog Investments, the Profit with Purpose investment firm, today announced the appointment of Dominic Barton as non-executive Chairman of its Management Board, effective 1 April.
  • Dominic was formerly Global Managing Partner of McKinsey & Company and was most recently Canadas Ambassador to China.
  • Dominic will support LeapFrog as it makes ever more investments in private companies in Asia and Africa, accelerates its fundraising, diversifies its investor base, and enhances its magnet for global impact investing talent.
  • Dominic Barton, incoming Chairman at LeapFrog Investments, said: LeapFrogs team and portfolio companies are championing a new kind of capitalism that unlocks opportunity for billions of low-income people.