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Investec’s UK Power and Infrastructure Finance team advises Low Carbon on its substantial private capital raising
Investec’s UK Power and Infrastructure Finance team advises Low Carbon on its substantial private capital raising
Investec provides Sustainability-Linked Loan to Corndel
Investec expands US business with five key hires
Investec launches sustainable MPS
Investec loans Galliard Homes £18 million for East Grinstead office-to-resi conversion
Investec loans Galliard Homes £18 million for East Grinstead office-to-resi conversion
Investec’s Charities team strengthens presence with 3 appointments
Investec’s Charities team strengthens presence with 3 appointments
22 September 2021
Investec Wealth & Investment (“Investec”) is pleased to welcome Mark O’Connor, who joins as Business Development Director for Investec’s charities offering, alongside two new Investment Directors who moved from other private client teams within Investec: Tom Holbrook and Rhyanna Walton.
Monese Launches New BaaS Platform and Strategic Partnership with Investec Bank
Monese Launches New BaaS Platform and Strategic Partnership with Investec Bank
20 September 2021
- Investec leads first close of Series C as part of strategic partnershipincreases stake in Monese
- Launch of Monese’s cloud-based transactional banking platform meets the increasing post-pandemic demand for modern digital financial services amongst consumers
- Investec will the BaaS platform and use it to deliver its digital current account offering in the UK
- To date, Monese has raised $162 million from notable investors such as Investec, Kinnevik, Paypal and Augmentum
Investec strengthens M&A Advisory team with senior hire in Financial Services
Investec strengthens PIF team with two senior hires
Investec strengthens PIF team with two senior hires
8 September 2021
Power & Infrastructure Finance (“PIF”) at Investec Bank plc (“Investec”) is pleased to announce the hiring of Kavita Jacobs and Sarah Aitken to its team. Kavita will lead the debt capital markets / loan syndications effort for the team and Sarah will lead the portfolio management responsibilities for PIF. Kavita and Sarah will report to Ralph Cho and Michael Pantelogianis, the Co-Heads of Power & Infrastructure Finance at Investec.
Investec bolsters intermediary sales team with 3 senior appointments
Investec rises to #2 broker in Institutional Investor’s UK Small & Mid-Cap 2021 survey
Investec Wealth & Investment makes CIO appointment
Investec Bank plc closes USD600m sustainability-linked syndicated loan
Investec Bank plc closes USD600m sustainability-linked syndicated loan
7 July 2021
Investec Bank plc (“Investec”) is pleased to announce the successful closing of a USD600m sustainability-linked Syndicated Term Loan Facility (“the facility”).
The facility was originally launched at USD450m and achieved oversubscription of nearly 3 times the launch amount. Commitments were scaled back and the significant market demand allowed the deal to be increased, closing at USD600m.
Investec Fund Solutions hires six new bankers
Investec Fund Solutions hires six new bankers
London, 1 July 2021
Investec Fund Solutions has hired six new people as it continues to build its presence in NAV, secondary financing and fund hedging. This brings the UK Fund Solutions team to 26 professionals, demonstrating Investec’s commitment to helping fund managers seize opportunities as they arise.
Investec appoints new Co-Heads for Wealth Advisory
Investec appoints new Co-Heads for Wealth Advisory
10 June 2021
Investec Wealth & Investment (IW&I) is pleased to announce the appointment of Michelle Holgate and Sarfraz Hafeji (Saf) as Co-Heads of its Wealth Advisory business. This will incorporate the Financial Planning division as well as the recently formed Wealth Planning service.
Investec reduces up-front costs for AIM IHT Plan
Investec reduces up-front costs for AIM IHT Plan
18 May 2021
Investec Wealth & Investment (IWI) is pleased to announce that it will no longer charge up-front fees or commission for its Alternative Investment Market (AIM) Inheritance Tax Plan.
Investec structures pioneering ESG-linked NAV facility for Bluewater
Investec Bank plc (“Investec”) has structured a pioneering ESG-linked NAV product for Bluewater to support the expansion of its portfolio. The facility is thought to be the first of its kind in Europe.
17 May 2021
Building on its long-term relationship with Bluewater, Investec’s Fund Solutions team arranged and underwrote the agreement, structuring it to offer reduced interest payments when specific ESG goals are met, with the cost savings to be ring-fenced for further ESG initiatives.
Investec provides facilities for CA Ventures & Harrison Street JV
Investec provides facilities for CA Ventures & Harrison Street JV to fund the development of four PBSA schemes.
12 Apr 2021
Investec Real Estate (“Investec”), a leading provider of residential and commercial finance to corporate, institutional and private clients, announces that it has agreed to provide a newly formed Joint Venture (the “JV”) between leading purpose built student accommodation (“PBSA”) investors CA Ventures and Harrison Street, with four-year facilities that will fund the development of PBSA schemes in prime London, Edinburgh, Leicester and Belfast locations.
Investec Australia’s corporate loan book sold to Metrics Credit Partners
Investec Australia’s corporate loan book sold to Metrics Credit Partners
25 Mar 2021
Investec in Australia today announced it had reached agreement to sell its local corporate and acquisition finance (CAF) loan portfolio to Metrics Credit Partners.
Investec advises Blue Chip on its sale to Service Express
Investec advises Blue Chip on its sale to Service Express
1 Feb 2021
Investec has advised Blue Chip, the UK's leading IBM maintenance and managed services provider, on its sale to US-based, private equity backed Service Express.
Investec launches inaugural direct lending fund
Investec launches inaugural direct lending fund
11 Jan 2021
Investec Bank plc (“Investec”) is pleased to announce the first close of its inaugural debt fund, Investec Private Debt Fund I (“PDFI”), a discretionary direct lending fund with capital commitments of €165m.
Investec acquires 2 Boeing 737-800 aircraft
Investec acquires 2 Boeing 737-800 aircraft
6 January 2020
Investec Bank is pleased to announce the acquisition of two Boeing 737-800 aircraft by its managed equity fund, Investec Aircraft Syndicate 2. Each aircraft is subject to an operating lease, one with Xiamen Airlines and one with Shandong Airlines of China.
Global Financial Advisory partnership announced
Global Financial Advisory partnership announced
10 Nov 2020
Capitalmind International, Investec Bank plc, Regions Securities and its M&A Arm BlackArch Partners, announce partnership for Global Financial Advisory. Leading middle market firms Capitalmind International BV (“Capitalmind”), Investec Bank plc (“Investec”), and Regions Securities LLC (“Regions” and together with its advisory arm, BlackArch Partners, “BlackArch”) (“the Partners”) announced today that they have entered into a strategic partnership (“the Partnership”) in relation to their respective corporate finance and M&A advisory operations.
Investec provides €40m facility to Aberdeen Standard European Logistics plc
Investec provides €40m facility to Aberdeen Standard European Logistics plc
27 Oct 2020
Investec Fund Solutions (“Investec”) has provided a new uncommitted four year €40m master facilities loan agreement for Aberdeen Standard European Logistics Income PLC (“ASELI”).
Investec arranges €72.5m facility to fund Portuguese unsubsidised solar project
Investec arranges €72.5m facility to fund Portuguese unsubsidised solar project
16 Oct 2020
Investec Power and Infrastructure Finance UK (“Investec”) has today announced the successful structuring of a €72.5m bridge facility for WElink to re-finance existing debt and fund construction completion of Solara4, a 220MW Solar PV farm located in southern Portugal, ahead of an expected sale.
Investec provides ESG-linked subscription facility for Investindustrial
Investec provides ESG-linked subscription facility for Investindustrial
24 Jul 2020
Investec Bank plc (“Investec”) has provided a €600m ESG-linked facility to Investindustrial, a leading European investment group, in respect of Investindustrial Fund VII. The facility is one of the first European mid-market ESG-linked subscription lines.
GP Trends Report 2020
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09 Nov 2020
- 83 per cent do not expect to make an exit within next 12 months
- A third have suspended marketing for their next fund or expect to do so
- Industry enters buyer’s market, with 73 per cent expecting returns from 2020 vintage deals to be at least as strong as the 2010 vintage
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Investec Wealth continues investment in Intermediaries Services with triple hire
29 Apr 2020
Investec Wealth & Investment (IW&I) is pleased to announce three new hires, as it invests in its discretionary fund management (DFM) proposition for financial advisers, intermediaries and their underlying clients across the UK.
Investec strengthens healthcare franchise with two new senior hires
28 Jan 2020
Investec Investment Banking & Securities (“Investec”) has made two new hires to further strengthen its healthcare team. Jens Lindqvist and Brough Ransom both join from N+1 Singer, where they worked in healthcare sector research and sales respectively.
Press Archive
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2019
- European buyout market weathers UK drop-off and gears up for next deal window
- Investec closes successful financing for CCI’s Dutch power platform
- Investec Fund Finance provides 3 year term facility to AIM-listed Draper Esprit
- Investec provides debt financing to support Astorg &Acturis
- Investec awarded £15m to strengthen business banking proposition
- Investec celebrates Nobuhle Dlamini in her rise to the top
- Investec shines again in prestigious structured products awards
- Investec launches Investec for Intermediaries in a fast-changing world
- Investec brand campaign launch
- Skin in the game becomes a challenge as fund sizes approach record highs
- INVC portfolio company Bud raises $20m Series A
- Investec strengthens equity research team with three new hires
- Investec appoints new Head of Advisory for Investment Banking
- Investec raises £100m for Blue Prism
- Investec continues Fund Finance expansion in the United States with senior New York appointment
- Investec helps raise £160m for GB Group plc to fund US acquisition
- Investec advises Quick Reach on minority sale to Mercia
- Investec helps to raise £130m for Entertainment One to help fund the acquisition of Audio Network Limited
- Investec provides debt facilities to support Värde Capital Partners acquisition of Equiom
- Investec supports Lighthouse Group plc on its acquisition by Intrinsic
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2018
- Pet Family backed for further growth with Investec funding
- New fund to target up to $2bn of aircraft acquisitions
- Optimal Investment Growth Basket Limited removes complexity of offshore investing
- Investec appoints UK mid-market deal originator
- Investec advises on £100m Main Market IPO of TheWorks.co.uk plc
- Investec advises ITE on £300m acquisition
- Investec Aviation closes junior debt deal with Ethiopian airlines
- Investec’s Goemans starts life on a clean slate with loyal clients
- Investec appoints Galina Markova
- Bilateral deals increase as private equity firms avoid auctions
- Investec arranges £72m loan to fund King’s Cross development
- Investec funds office-to-residential scheme
- Investec advises on £7.4bn merger between GVC and Ladbrokes Coral
- Investec advises Booker on Tesco merger
- Investec raises £53m for eOne to fund Mark Gordon Company acquisition
- Investec funds London Docklands residential scheme
- Investec advises Cineworld on £2.5bn takeover of Regal Entertainment
- Investec raises £50m for easyHotel
- GPs put more skin in the game with rising personal commitments
- Leadership battles loom as PE succession events approach
- Investec proud new sponsor of South African Women's Open and a record purse of R2 million
- Investec GIBS Savings Index – near-term relief for SA savings rate?
- Investec launches Investec Capital Solutions as part of long-term group strategy
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2017
- Investec announced as new headline sponsor of Cape Town Art Fair
- Investec Life launches following May announcement
- Investec ranked best private bank and wealth manager in SA for fifth year
- Investec Australia Supports Australian Green Energy Sector
- Investec Australia enters asset-based lending market
- Research shows money is key for women entering later life marriages
- Investec agrees to sell aircraft portfolio
- Asset quality and focused management
- Investec Australia Property Fund continues to deliver on strategic objectives
- New bursary fund launched for Promaths learners
- Investec raises 1.5m euros for MicksGarage com to support further growth in UK market
- Investec Cape Derby win for Dettori
- Investec GP trends survey
- Investec Australia Property Fund increases its exposure to New South Wales
- Distinguished Chinese celebrity, Mr Ma Weidu visits SA to learn more about the rhino crisis
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2016
- Investec Australia Property Fund acquires Brisbane CBD office tower
- Investec Growth and Acquisition finance supports marlin equity partners
- Investec Soccer League 2016 champions: Congratulations Thulani Secondary School
- Investec Australia Property Fund acquires Sydney property
- Investec and FC Cape Town part ways by mutual consent
- Asset quality underpins Investec Property Funds performance
- Investec Australia Property Fund delivers 29.3% distribution growth in ZAR
- Investec dedicated to growing SA economy through entrepreneur development
- Investec Aviation awarded Africa Deal of the Year
- St Marys Investec Hockey Festival set to score
- Maps Maponyane joins Investec as brand ambassador
- 136 go forward for 2016 Investec Derby
- Investec Wealth & Investment announce partnership with Heriots Rugby Club
- Investec announces a five year extension of partnership with New Zealand Rugby
- Investec Australia Property Fund rights issue oversubscribed
- Investec backs Norwood Private Equity charity dinner
- Frankie Dettori announced as Investec Derby Ambassador 2016
- Poldark star Eleanor Tomlinson announced as ambassador for Investec Derby 2016
- Moodys upgrades credit ratings of Investec Bank plc and Investec plc
- The Day Cape Town made History
- Investec Property Fund delivers sector best like for like net property income growth of 9.1%
- South Africa falls short of national savings pass rate first Savings Index launched