22 Aug 2016 | 03:21 pm |
International law firm Pinsent Masons has advised Numis on a £75 million fundraising for University of Cambridge investor, Cambridge Innovation Capital (CIC).
The funds will be used to provide investment to CIC's portfolio of technology businesses developed by the University of Cambridge and the wider Cambridge cluster, Europe's largest technology hub.
CIC launched in 2013 to provide growth capital to local tech businesses providing long term capital to support the sustained growth of investee companies.
A team at Pinsent Masons was led by corporate partner Russell Booker, assisted by corporate associate James Kaye.
Commenting on the deal Booker said: "This fundraising will be transformational for CIC and for the businesses it invests in. There has been a significant increase of new tech-based investment opportunities signalling a healthy pipeline of opportunities for CIC. We are delighted to have played a significant role in ensuring this valuable work continues."
Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has recruited Life Sciences partner Gina Bicknell, adding additional skills and strength to its Technology, Science and Industry (TSI) sector capabilities.
Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has unveiled a series of UK workforce targets designed to eradicate barriers to entry and promotion for minority ethnic people and improve diversity.
Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has been named Construction Law Firm of the Year at the Asian Legal Business Hong Kong Law Awards. This is the eleventh time in twelve years that the firm has been awarded the Construction Law Firm of the Year accolade.
Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has advised Turner & Townsend on the proposed £960 million sale of a 60% stake of its business to CBRE Group, Inc.
Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has advised NEXA on its acquisition by Transcat Inc.
Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has advised Tangle Teezer on the £70m management buy-out from Mayfair Equity Partners (“Mayfair”), the leading tech and consumer growth investor, giving Mayfair a majority stake in the business.
For all media enquiries, including arranging an interview with one of our spokespeople, please contact the press office on
Location contacts
Europe: [email protected]
Asia: [email protected]
Middle East: [email protected]
Australia: [email protected]