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Permira Funds
Permira is a global investment firm. Founded in 1985, the firm advises funds with assets under management of €60+ billion. The Permira funds have made approximately 300 private equity investments in four key sectors: Technology, Consumer, Services and Healthcare. Permira employs over 360 people in 16 offices across North America, Europe and Asia. History Permira was founded in 1985 by Nicholas Ferguson as a number of country-specific separate businesses operating under the Schroder Ventures brand. In 1996, the United Kingdom, French, German and Italian teams joined to create Schroder Ventures Europe and in 1997, this raised its first pan-European fund. In 2001, the firm was renamed Permira. In 2002, Permira expanded into the U.S. with the opening of its New York office. In 2005, Permira launched its first Asia Pacific-based office in Japan. It later opened its Hong Kong office in 2008. In 2006, Permira raised over €10 billion in commitments for its P4 fund, which was, at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Limited Liability Partnership
A limited liability partnership (LLP) is a partnership in which some or all partners (depending on the jurisdiction) have limited liabilities. It therefore can exhibit elements of partnerships and corporations. In an LLP, each partner is not responsible or liable for another partner's misconduct or negligence. This distinguishes an LLP from a traditional partnership under the UK Partnership Act 1890, in which each partner has joint (but not several) liability. In an LLP, some or all partners have a form of limited liability similar to that of the shareholders of a corporation. Unlike corporate shareholders, the partners have the power to manage the business directly. In contrast, corporate shareholders must elect a board of directors under the laws of various state charters. The board organizes itself (also under the laws of the various state charters) and hires corporate officers who then have as "corporate" individuals the legal responsibility to manage the corporation in t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mimecast
Mimecast Limited is an American–British, Jersey-domiciled company specializing in cloud-based email management for Microsoft Exchange and Microsoft Office 365, including security, archiving, and continuity services to protect business mail. History Mimecast was founded in 2003 by Peter Bauer and Neil Murray. It has offices in London, Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, Dallas, Cape Town, Johannesburg, Melbourne, Amsterdam, Munich and Israel. On October 16, 2015, Mimecast announced that it filed its registration statement for a proposed initial public offering (IPO). Mimecast began trading on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol "MIME" on November 19, 2015. The offering closed on November 24, 2015. On July 10, 2018, Mimecast acquired cybersecurity training start up Ataata. On July 31, 2018, Mimecast acquired Solebit. On November 14, 2019, Mimecast acquired DMARC Analyzer. On January 6, 2020, Mimecast acquired Segasec. On May 19, 2022, Mimecast was acqui ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Permira
Permira is a global investment firm. Founded in 1985, the firm advises funds with assets under management of €60+ billion. The Permira funds have made approximately 300 private equity investments in four key sectors: Technology, Consumer, Services and Healthcare. Permira employs over 360 people in 16 offices across North America, Europe and Asia. History Permira was founded in 1985 by Nicholas Ferguson as a number of country-specific separate businesses operating under the Schroder Ventures brand. In 1996, the United Kingdom, French, German and Italian teams joined to create Schroder Ventures Europe and in 1997, this raised its first pan-European fund. In 2001, the firm was renamed Permira. In 2002, Permira expanded into the U.S. with the opening of its New York office. In 2005, Permira launched its first Asia Pacific-based office in Japan. It later opened its Hong Kong office in 2008. In 2006, Permira raised over €10 billion in commitments for its P4 fund, which was, at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lytx
Lytx is a San Diego, California based technology company that designs, manufactures and sells video telematics products used by commercial and public-sector fleets to help improve driver safety and business productivity. Products include risk detection, fleet tracking, and driver safety programs that use artificial intelligence and analysts to identify risky driving behaviors and report real-time fleet information. The company's clients include waste management and sanitation companies, trucking and distribution, government and municipality vehicles, passenger transit, construction, utilities, telecom and field services. Lytx also provides compliance services for trucking fleets regulated by the U.S. Department of Transportation. History Founding Lytx, formerly DriveCam, Inc., was founded in 1998 by Gary Rayner. Rayner wanted a version of a "black box recorder" that could identify the root cause of vehicle crashes, which could then provide clues about how to avoid such acciden ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Duff & Phelps
Kroll, LLC, formerly Duff & Phelps LLC, is an American multinational financial consultancy firm based in New York City. It was founded as Duff & Phelps in 1932 by William Duff and George Phelps. Since then, the firm has added more than 30 complementary companies to its portfolio, including the acquisition of Kroll Inc. in 2018. Duff & Phelps decided to start rebranding itself using the Kroll name in 2021, and it completed the renaming process in February 2022. History Early days Duff & Phelps was founded in 1932 by William Duff and George Phelps in Chicago to provide investment research. Since that time, the firm expanded into corporate finance and investment management, as well as credit rating. In 1979, Duff & Phelps expanded into investment management, creating what would become Duff & Phelps Investment Management Co. (DPIMC), which was spun off into its own company in 2009 and was no longer part of the main Duff & Phelps firm. In 1984, the company was nearly acquired by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Golden Goose (company)
Golden Goose is an Italian high fashion sneaker brand based in Venice, Italy. After belonging to The Carlyle Group for three years, it was sold to Permira Permira is a global investment firm. Founded in 1985, the firm advises funds with assets under management of €60+ billion. The Permira funds have made approximately 300 private equity investments in four key sectors: Technology, Consumer, Ser ... in 2020. In 2022, Golden Goose purchased its main sneaker supplier, Italian Fashion Team. References External links * Clothing brands of Italy Shoe companies of Italy Shoe brands Clothing companies established in 2000 2000 establishments in Italy 2017 mergers and acquisitions 2020 mergers and acquisitions {{Italy-company-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zwift
Zwift is a massively multiplayer online cycling and running physical training program that enables users to interact, train, and compete in a virtual world. Zwift was developed by Zwift Inc., which was co-founded by Jon Mayfield, Eric Min, Scott Barger, and Alarik Myrin, in California, United States, North America, in 2014. The Zwift game was released in its beta version in September 2014, in partnership with TRUE Communications/InGoodTaste, and became a paid product with a fee of US$10 per month in October 2015 (). They raised their monthly membership to US$14.99 in November 2017 (). Early history In 2012/13 Eric Min had recently sold his previous company, Sakonnet Technology. Min, a lifelong cyclist, found himself confined to riding indoors, and dissatisfied with current interactive options, he believed he could improve on them by "making cycling social". Around this time, Min saw an online post by programmer Jon Mayfield describing a "3D trainer program" he was developing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clearwater Analytics
Clearwater Analytics is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) fintech company that provides automated investment accounting, performance, compliance, and risk reporting for insurance companies, asset managers, corporations, banks, governments, and other institutions. Clearwater is a publicly traded company headquartered in Boise, Idaho, with additional offices in London, England; Edinburgh, Scotland; New York City, USA and Noida Noida, short for New Okhla Industrial Development Authority, is a planned city located in Gautam Buddha Nagar district of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Noida is a satellite city of Delhi and is a part of the National Capital Region (NCR) o ..., India. Clearwater reports on over $6 trillion in investment assets. History Clearwater was founded in 2004 by David Boren, Michael Boren, and Douglas Bates. Prior to founding Clearwater, David, Michael, and Douglas founded Clearwater Advisors, an institutional fixed-income investment advisor, where they develop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Catawiki
Catawiki is an online auction platform for buying and selling special items and collectibles. Catawiki was founded in 2008 as an online community for collectors. Since 2011, the company has been hosting weekly online auctions, in various categories such as vintage comic books, model trains, coins, watches, art, jewellery and classic cars. '''', 30 July 2015Online Auction House Catawiki Scores €10M Series B Led By Acce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Boats Group
Boats Group is a Miami, Florida, United States, based advertising and software company for the marine industry with niche titles: YachtWorld, BoatTrader.com, boats.com, Annonces du Bateau, Boten te Koop, Cosas de Barcos, Boatshop24, Boats and Outboards, YachtCloser, Click and Boat and Trident Funding. In addition to Miami, Boats Group has operations in Fareham, Padova and Barcelona. Boats is owned by Permira. History * Dominion Marine Media (DMM) was established in May 2011, following the bringing together of all Dominion Enterprises marine assets; Boat Trader with YachtWorld and boats.com. * In 2014, DMM acquired Cosas de Barcos. * In July 2016, Funds advised by Apax Partners announced that they had entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Dominion Marine Media ("DMM"), from Dominion Enterprises, a subsidiary of Landmark Media Enterprises. * January 30, 2017, Dominion Marine Media acquires YachtCloser * On February 17, 2017, Dominion Marine Media (DMM) rebranded to Bo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Click And Boat
Click and Boat (aka Click&Boat) is a company based in Paris that operates a boat rental platform, enabling private and professional boat owners to rent out their boats to holidaymakers and other sailing enthusiasts, based on the sharing economy model. The company was set up in September 2013 by French entrepreneurs Edouard Gorioux and Jérémy Bismuth. In August 2020, the platform featured 35,000 listed boats in Europe and globally, accessible to more than 400,000 registered members. The platform is available in English (US, UK and international business English), French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Greek, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese and Swedish. History Jérémy Bismuth and Edouard Gorioux, two entrepreneurs from Marseille and Brittany respectively, set up Click&Boat in September 2013, launching the website in December 2013. The startup raised €200,000 from private investors in April 2014. A month later, Click and Boat joined the incubator of Paris Dauphine University ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Engel & Völkers
Engel & Völkers AG is a privately owned German company that, via a series of franchised offices, provides services related to real estate transactions. Engel & Völkers was founded under the name Engel & Cie in 1977 in Hamburg, Germany. The company has expanded primarily through a franchise system. The firm has around 520 residential property offices and 49 commercial offices brokering retail, office and industrial space, investment properties, multi-purpose apartment and office blocks and property portfolios. History Founding and structure In 1977, Dirk Engel set up his own business as a real estate agent in Hamburg. He took advantage of an exclusive partnership with a U.S. brokerage firm to build up his business. In 1981, Christian Völkers joined the company as a managing partner. Dirk Engel and Christian Völkers had been friends since their youth. After Engel died in 1986, Völkers took over his partner's shares and continued ''Engel & Cie''. under the name ''Engel & ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
