Iris Dorbian
Timothy M. Clark has rejoined the law firm Dechert as a partner in the New York office focusing on investment funds and secondary deals. Previously, Clark was a partner at O'Melveny & Myers.
Baring Private Equity Asia and CITIC Capital has closed its previously announced acquisition of Wall Street English for $300 million. The seller was Pearson. WSE is an English language training network.
Maitland, a global advisory and fund administration firm, has named Frank Ferrara as senior client service manager. Previously, Ferrara worked at Rhone Group.
Drake Star Partners, a technology, media and communications-focused investment bank, has named Michael Metzger as a partner in the Los Angeles office. Previously, Metzger was a senior investment banker at Houlihan Lokey’s TMT group.
PNC Business Credit, PNC Bank's senior secured lending unit, has added three to its team. Joining PNC Business Credit as senior vice president and business development officers are Luke Tripodi and Brian Caldwell. Also, PNC Business Credit has named Jenna Shah as vice president and business development officer.
Chicago-based Figo Pet Insurance has secured $4 million in funding. The investor was HCS Capital Partners.
Fidante Partners has acquired a minority stake in New York City-based Latigo Partners, a fund manager focused on event-driven investing. No financial terms were disclosed.
YFM Equity Partners has invested UK-based Ncam, a provider of augmented reality solutions for the entertainment industries. No financial terms were disclosed.
Bridger Capital Partners has acquired Bluffdale, Utah-based Old Mill Brick, a provider of brick web and panel systems. No financial terms were disclosed. Bridge Bank provided a revolving credit facility for the transaction while Assurance Mezzanine Fund contributed both mezzanine debt and co-invest equity.
Bethesda, Maryland-based Walker & Dunlop, a commercial real estate services and finance company, has agreed to acquire Denver-based JCR Capital, a provider of capital solutions to commercial real estate sponsors in the U.S. No financial terms were disclosed.