Jenkins Joins Global Infrastructure Partners
James Jenkins has joined Global Infrastructure Partners as an MD based in New York. He will oversee GIP’s investor relations group. Most recently, Jenkins was at King Street Capital Management, where he was involved in sourcing and evaluating investment opportunities. PRESS RELEASE Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a leading, independent global infrastructure investor, announced today that...
Vista Equity Buys Silverchair Learning
Vista Equity Partners has acquired Silverchair Learning Systems, a provider of online learning and communication solutions to the senior care industry. Middle-market investment bank Harris Williams & Co. acted as the exclusive advisor to Silverchair Learning. Terms were not released. PRESS RELEASE Harris Williams & Co., a preeminent middle market investment bank focused on the...
Machinima Seals $35M
Machinima, a video entertainment network for gamers, raised $35 million in a financing round led by Google Inc., with participation from existing investors Redpoint Ventures and MK Capital. Machinima is based in Los Angeles. PRESS RELEASE Los Angeles, Calif. (May 21, 2012) – Machinima, the world’s leading video entertainment network for gamers, today announced...
Yottaa Inks $9M
Yottaa Inc., a web optimization company, has closed $9 million in Series B funding. All existing investors, including General Catalyst Partners, Stata Venture Partners and Cambridge West Ventures returned for this round and were joined by additional undisclosed investors, the company said. PRESS RELEASE Yottaa, Inc., the web optimization company, announced today that it has...
Duane Morris Adds 16
Duane Morris is adding 16 Dewey & LeBoeuf lawyers, the firm announced Tuesday. The lawyers will join Duane Morris in the New York, Boston, and Washington, D.C. offices. PRESS RELEASE Duane Morris LLP announced today that it is adding 16 Dewey & LeBoeuf lawyers to the firm, with extensive experience in areas such as corporate,...
Paragon Technology Group Adds Tommer
Marc Tommer has joined Paragon Technology Group as chief financial officer. Previously, Tommer served as vice president of finance for Vangent, a company that was sold to General Dynamics in October 2011 for $960 million. Founded in 1997, Paragon Technology is based in Vienna, Va. PRESS RELEASE Paragon Technology Group, a leading provider of strategic...
