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LLCP Announces the Successful Close of $575 Million Multi-Asset Continuation Fund
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Levine Leichtman Capital Partners (“LLCP”) is pleased to announce the closing of a $575 million multi-asset continuation fund transaction. LLCP LMM Acquisition Fund, L.P. was formed to acquire interests in three portfolio companies – Blue Ridge Associates, Milton Industries and Resolution Economics – from LLCP Lower Middle Market Fund, L.P. (“LMM II”). Hamilton Lane (Nasdaq: HLNE) acted as lead investor and was supported by a diverse syndicate of institutional investors.
The transaction is designed to provide more time and additional capital to assist each portfolio company in achieving its growth potential while offering a liquidity option to LMM II LPs interested in crystallizing performance across the portfolio. LMM II will be fully realized upon completion of the transaction.
Michael Weinberg, Managing Partner, and Andrew Schwartz, Partner, at LLCP, said, “We are appreciative of Hamilton Lane’s support and are excited to continue our partnership with the management teams of Blue Ridge Associates, Milton Industries, and Resolution Economics. We’re proud of the success each of these companies has achieved and are strong believers in their future prospects. With this transaction, we are happy to deliver full liquidity on an accelerated basis to our investors and fully-realize LMM II.”
Ryan Smith, Managing Director on the Secondary Investment Team at Hamilton Lane, said, “We are excited to support these high-quality LLCP portfolio companies in their next stage of growth. This transaction highlights Hamilton Lane’s unique value as a strategic partner, providing scale, expertise and experience to facilitate compelling solutions for GPs and LPs alike.”
The three assets in the LLCP Continuation Fund (“CV Portfolio”) include:
- Blue Ridge Associates, a leading provider of technology enhanced solutions and services for the administration and recordkeeping of ESOPs and associated 401(k) plans. The company’s comprehensive service offerings and highly experienced professional administrators address the complex and mission-critical needs of ESOP and other qualified retirement plans, which have provided the company with a reputation as one of the highest-quality service providers in the market.
- Milton Industries, a leading provider of highly-engineered products for pneumatic and hydraulic applications across diverse end markets including vehicle services, industrial maintenance, repair and operation (MRO), military/aviation, agriculture and other sectors. The company has thousands of customers and a broad portfolio of products including couplers, gauges, chucks, blow guns, filters, regulators, lubricators, hoses and fittings, specialty tools and fluid management equipment.
- Resolution Economics, a specialty consulting firm that provides economic and statistical analysis as well as expert testimony and other compliance services to leading law firms and corporations in labor & employment and commercial litigation matters. The company specializes in highly complex class action lawsuits and, as such, employs a highly specialized workforce.
Robert W. Baird & Co. served as exclusive financial advisor to LLCP and Kirkland & Ellis, LLP provided legal counsel to LLCP on the transaction.
About Levine Leichtman Capital Partners
Levine Leichtman Capital Partners, LLC is a middle-market private equity firm with a 40-year track record of investing across various targeted sectors, including Business Services, Franchising & Multi-unit, Education & Training and Engineered Products & Manufacturing. LLCP utilizes a differentiated Structured Private Equity investment strategy, combining debt and equity capital investments in portfolio companies. LLCP believes that by investing in a combination of debt and equity securities, it offers management teams growth capital in a highly tailored, flexible investment structure that can be a more attractive alternative than traditional private equity.
LLCP’s global team of dedicated investment professionals is led by 10 partners who have worked at LLCP for an average of 20 years. Since inception, LLCP has managed approximately $15.2 billion of institutional capital across 15 investment funds and has invested in over 100 portfolio companies. LLCP currently manages $9.0 billion of assets and has offices in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Miami, London, Stockholm, Amsterdam and Frankfurt. For more information, please visit www.LLCP.com.
About Hamilton Lane
Hamilton Lane is one of the largest private markets investment firms globally, providing innovative solutions to institutional and private wealth investors around the world. Dedicated exclusively to private markets investing for more than 30 years, the firm currently employs approximately 730 professionals operating in offices throughout North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. Hamilton Lane has more than $947 billion in assets under management and supervision, composed of more than $131 billion in discretionary assets and approximately $816 billion in non-discretionary assets, as of September 30, 2024. Hamilton Lane specializes in building flexible investment programs that provide clients access to the full spectrum of private markets strategies, sectors and geographies. For more information, please visit www.HamiltonLane.com.
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Integrating Alternative and Bank Capital on One Powerful Servicing Platform
NEW YORK, Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — GSCF, a leading global provider of working capital solutions, today announced the launch of its enhanced cloud-enabled liquidity management platform and the creation of the Connected Capital ecosystem. Developed on a fully modernized technology stack, this innovative platform is designed to support a financing ecosystem that seamlessly connects alternative capital and bank financing.
GSCF’s highly configurable technology platform is unique as a one-stop solution for optimizing financial operations and accelerating growth, empowering companies and their funding partners to manage the end-to-end working capital cycle. The integration of funding sources can benefit a wide range of companies seeking to complement their core bank funding with access to alternative capital, including large investment grade enterprises and extending to mid-sized companies operating in riskier jurisdictions and industry verticals.
GSCF activated its Connected Capital ecosystem through a multi-year development program aimed at modernizing and consolidating its servicing and funding platforms. The Company has now completed the migration of its currently supported working capital programs, representing approximately $60 billion in annual funding volume, onto the new Connected Capital platform which provides:
- Full-Scope Risk Coverage: One platform that offers broad-spectrum risk coverage by combining the flexibility of alternative capital solutions with the efficiency of bank funding
- Tailored Solutions to Unlock New Growth: Co-creation of custom working capital programs to meet the unique needs of a business
- Actionable Insights: A powerful data warehouse supporting advanced analytics tools that dynamically enhance working capital decision-making and provide real-time insights into performance
- Expert Managed Services: Experienced professionals capable of addressing complex program requirements and delivering efficiency through automated workflows and streamlined operations
“By leveraging our cloud-enabled platform and deep industry expertise, we are empowering organizations to unlock the full potential of their working capital strategies,” said Doug Morgan, GSCF’s Chief Executive Officer. “Our advanced platform provides a seamless and efficient way to tailor funding to meet specific needs, enabling our clients to focus on their core business and access the capital needed to fuel expansion.”
With this significant technology investment and by combining the power of funding and servicing, GSCF has further extended the scope of the Working Capital as a Service (WCaaS) solutions it delivers to corporate customers and their funding partners to address real-time liquidity in a manner that supports sustainable growth. It also positions GSCF to meet the needs of currently underserved sectors, including mid-size companies that currently lack access to capital sources which fit their specific risk profile.
About GSCF
GSCF is the leading global provider of working capital solutions. The company empowers companies and their financial institution partners to accelerate growth, unlock liquidity and manage the risk and complexity of the end-to-end working capital cycle. GSCF’s innovative Working Capital-as-a-Service offering combines the power of an end-to-end Connected Capital technology platform with expert managed services and alternative capital solutions. GSCF’s team of working capital experts operates in over 75 countries, offering a truly global and holistic perspective to solve working capital efficiency challenges. Visit www.gscf.com to learn more.
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UK tech company Zenoo sees AI as key component to greater efficiency as it expands its offering to small businesses
CAMBRIDGE, England, Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Over the last few years digital onboarding provider Zenoo has been exploring the use of AI to refine and improve its services and it has now become a key component in its evolution goals.
The company has already improved team performance by using AI to improve internal efficiency with automated meeting notes and follow up, plus the production of draft technical and contract documentation.
It has also explored the use of AI in automating routine coding tasks; as a natural language to code generator; and in code reviewing and debugging.
In addition, the use of AI is aiding Zenoo in opening up its services to smaller businesses as it allows the organisation to be more cost effective and reduce the time it takes to complete projects by around 35%. It does this by relieving developers of routine work and allowing them to focus on added value and innovative areas within product development. The net result for customers is an overall cost reduction.
Zenoo UK managing director George Taylor said: “Zenoo will continue to focus on AI as a cost effective way to expand and scale the business over the coming years.”
Next year, Zenoo will employ a specific team tasked with staying ahead of curve in AI development and identifying further ways it can improve business performance and customer offerings.
About Zenoo
Zenoo specialises in the remote onboarding of customers for international companies to help them improve their conversion rates, breaking down barriers and making it easier for their customers to open accounts online.
Visit partner.zenoo.com for further information.
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DUBAI, UAE, Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is pleased to reaffirm its commitment to providing ease of access to digital assets for eligible P2P users in Africa at zero fee. Connecting buyers and sellers at no cost, Bybit P2P continues to be the benchmark for cost-effective and convenient trading experiences.
Since its launch in Jan. 2022, Bybit P2P has consistently provided a user-friendly platform for users seeking a safer way to participate in the digital asset class. The services are offered at no costs for merchants and takers in P2P transactions:
- Merchants: Merchants may post advertisements on Bybit P2P for free.
- Takers: Users may place an order through advertisements listed on the P2P platform at no costs. The offer stands across all fiat trading pairs. Third-party fees may incur depending on the payment method chosen, as the payment providers may charge a transaction fee.
P2P Fee Structure (Africa)
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Maker Fee (Sell Page) |
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Bybit |
0 % |
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Competitor B |
0.5% on completed orders for certain trading pairs |
0 % |
In addition, Bybit has launched an exciting P2P Coupon Giveaway Campaign from now to Jan. 15, 2025. As part of this initiative, users can earn a share of up to 20,000 USDT in rewards by completing tasks such as depositing $100 or trading $50,000 through Bybit P2P. The rewards will be in the form of Bybit P2P coupons to be redeemed in the next purchase, making the zero-fee transactions an even better deal for winners.
“Bybit’s steadfast commitment to contributing to financial inclusion comes in all forms, and keeping our P2P services free for as long as we can, and for as many users as possible, is one of the ways to support the crypto community,” said Joan Han, Sales and Marketing Director at Bybit. “When users come to our platform with the hopes of generating income on their assets, we want to play a supportive role in helping them reach their personal financial goals,” she added.
P2P on Bybit offers an intuitive and cost-effective peer-to-peer trading platform, facilitating the buying and selling of two users’ holdings at an optimal, agreed-upon price between them. With Bybit P2P, users stand to benefit from Bybit’s enterprise-level security and advanced features including comprehensive built-in KYC and KYB verification mechanisms, rigorous asset management protocols, and 24/7 customer service.
Find out more about the event and eligibility at Bybit P2P.
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About Bybit
Bybit is the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving over 50 million users. Established in 2018, Bybit provides a professional platform where crypto investors and traders can find an ultra-fast matching engine, 24/7 customer service, and multilingual community support. Bybit is a proud partner of Formula One’s reigning Constructors’ and Drivers’ champions: the Oracle Red Bull Racing team.
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