Hepregen promotes Martin Joyce new Chief Financial Officer and vice president of finance and administration.
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Venture capital firm Venrock welcomes new partner
Venrock promoted general counsel David Stepp to partner. California-based Venrock announced the promotion of David Stepp to partner on Wednesday. Prior to his appointment as partner, Stepp worked at Cooley LLP where his responsbilities centered on venture capital partnerships and emerging growth and small-market public technology businesses.
Canaccord Genuity hires new Managing Director
Canaccord Genuity appointed Geoffrey Richards as the company's new Managing Director, Head of US Special Situations and Restructuring.
Energizer set to acquire Johnson & Johnson feminine care brands
Energizer Holdings planned to acquire Johnson & Johnson's feminine care line for US$185 million.
Earlybird Venture Capital closes US$200 million in funding
New and existing investors brought up Earlybird's total capital to EUR 650 million. Berlin-based Earlybird Venture Capital posted the EUR 150 million (US$200 million) final closing of the company's fourth early stage fund earlier today.
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Pershing Square Capital shareholder William Ackman unveils the finalization of its purchase of Air Products & Chemicals.
Investment firms Cedar Fund and Innovation Endeavors invested in marketing technology specialist Datorama.
Venture capital fund Ascension Health Ventures backs healthcare technology innovator Quantros. Healthcare technology provider Quantros announced earlier today that it has received an investment from Ascension Health Ventures (AHV).
Test prep industry leader Kaplan acquires Grockit's learning platform and assets. International test prep service provider Kaplan announced earlier that it has purchased the social learning platform and test prep assets of Grockit for an undisclosed amount.
The Abraaj Group exits its HFC Bank investment after signing an agreement with Republic Bank Limited.
Private equity firms Columbia Capital and Rho Ventures purchase minority stakes in sports content producer Mandalay Sports Media.
True Religion Apparel Inc. appointed David Conn as its new Chief Executive Officer. The portfolio company of TowerBrook Capital Partners, True Religion Apparel Inc.
Siemens will gain EUR400 million from selling stakes in Nokia Siemens Networks. Siemens's recent exit from its Nokia Siemens Networks stake will net the engineering group a total of EUR400 million or US$530 million, according to the company's chief executive Joe Kaeser.
Today, the merger between King & Wood Mallesons and SJ Berwin was concluded through approval votes by partners from different locations including China, Hong Kong, London and Australia.
