NPIF II Supports Kandoo Adventures Management Buyout

Spaciya is reaching new heights, quite literally! At 5,364 meters (17,598 ft) at Everest Base Camp, this moment feels symbolic of the journey we’ve been on over the last few years: pushing boundaries, building with intent, and constantly evolving. Our founder, Ajit Panda, is excited to share that Spaciya has been acquired by Graysons Global Ventures, a fully integrated real estate investment and operating group with a presence across the UK and India. This marks an important new chapter for Spaciya. With Graysons backing and global experience, we look forward to building stronger capabilities, deeper market insight, and creating even greater value for the businesses we work with. What remains unchanged is our core belief: our commercial real estate advisory is transparent and strategic, supporting our clients at every step along the way. Excited for what lies ahead. #Spaciya #GraysonsGlobalVentures #CommercialRealEstate #TenantRepresentation #OfficeLeasing #BusinessGrowth

Kandoo Adventures, based in Penrith, has received the funds from the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II through FW Capital Debt Finance to support the buyout and fuel future growth plans. https://lnkd.in/eaDyZ3RC

Kick Start Fund Communication The uYilo Kick Start Fund is currently being updated to further support the growth of South Africa’s e-mobility sector. The updated funding mechanism is intended to strengthen support for innovation, technology development, and commercialisation opportunities within the local e-mobility industry. During this period, uYilo is undertaking a strategic enhancement process to ensure continued value and support for industry stakeholders and prospective applicants. More information on the updated funding mechanism and future application opportunities will be announced in due course. uYilo remains committed to supporting small, medium, and large enterprises, start-ups, and industry partners in developing innovative products and services within South Africa’s e-mobility value chain.

𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬: 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐚𝐜𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐕𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐠𝐞 We are proud to announce that Volharding Group has acquired the coaster Varkan Ege. Since 2023, she has been operating for Volharding Group on a charter basis. As of 17 May, we have officially taken ownership of Varkan Ege. This acquisition marks an important step for Volharding Group and reflects our continued focus on growth, continuity and the future. Varkan Ege is currently docked in Harlingen, where several modifications will take place, including a fresh new look in Volharding colours. She will also receive a new name: Star Aruba. We would like to thank Veysel Vardal Shipping & Trading Company for the great collaboration over the years and for the smooth handover and support throughout the process that ultimately led to this acquisition. We look forward to seeing Star Aruba return to operations at the end of May. #newacquisition #fleet #coaster #seagoingvessel #maritime #maritimeindustry #shipping #shippingindustry

BOSQAR INVEST has officially received shareholder approval for the next phase of the Group's growth strategy. At today's General Assembly, shareholders approved all key proposals related to the increase of share capital to be carried out by the planned secondary public offering (SPO), and the new treasury share buyback framework. The planned SPO is intended primarily to support the proposed acquisition of 100% of PIK Vrbovec, as well as further strategic M&A opportunities and continued development across BOSQAR INVEST's core business verticals. The proposals received unanimous support from all present and represented shareholders, including all four Croatian pension funds - Allianz ZB, ERSTE, PBZ CO, and Raiffeisen. A total of 10,547,278 votes were represented at the General Assembly, accounting for 89.897% of the Company's total voting shares, with all resolutions adopted unanimously. "Our ambition is to execute the largest SPO by a privately owned company on the Croatian capital market to date," said Darko Horvat, President of the Management Board of BOSQAR d.d., the holding company of the BOSQAR INVEST group. As part of the SPO, BOSQAR INVEST also plans to introduce a retail component for the first time in its capital markets transactions, enabling broader participation from individual investors, as well as Group employees in Croatia and Slovenia. For more information, see the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/erenG93a For Croatian media coverage (tportal.hr), see: https://lnkd.in/eEyQTeJr #BOSQAR #BOSQARINVEST #SPO #DarkoHorvat #GeneralAssembly

Is the "Siloed TTO" the biggest bottleneck in African innovation? At Maratto, we believe so. Building a full-scale Technology Transfer Office is a luxury most universities can’t afford but their research is too valuable to ignore. Today, Maratto covers 33 African Union member states. By acting as a fractional TTO, we provide the "middle mile" infrastructure that moves research from the lab to the market. Why this matters for Global Funders (EU, FCDO, GIZ, Wellcome Trust): Managing FSTP and cascade funding across multiple jurisdictions is a reporting nightmare. Maratto provides: Unified Pipeline: Access to vetted spin-outs across 60% of the continent. Real-Time Data: Institutional-grade reporting on IP and commercial milestones. De-risked Ventures: Equity-structured spin-outs ready for your investment. We are no longer waiting for the ecosystem to mature. We are building the engine ourselves. Read our latest piece on why Maratto is the ideal pipeline partner for the next generation of African breakthroughs: [Linkhttps://lnkd.in/eiW-km-8 Executives: Interested in how we’re de-risking African research? Let’s book a discovery call. cal.com/maratto/discovery MARATTO™ - Technology Transfer Office for Every African University Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH FCDO Services Wellcome Trust Mastercard European Commission #ImpactInvesting #VentureBuilding #AfricaRising #TechTransfer #HigherEd #InnovationEcosystems #Maratto

Israel’s leading public transport operator, Egged Group, has completed the acquisition of a 51% stake in Lithuania’s intercity bus company TOKS. The deal reflects continued international confidence in Lithuania’s transport sector and its growing role in regional mobility. In Lithuania, Egged is not only investing financially but also transferring extensive Israeli know-how in developing advanced urban and intercity transport systems. More details in the comments below

HNB is proud to strengthen Sri Lanka’s business landscape through a strategic partnership with DIMO, offering tailored leasing solutions for a range of world-class machinery. Designed to support industries such as construction, infrastructure development, manufacturing, and industrial operations, this collaboration enables businesses to access high-quality equipment with greater financial flexibility and convenience. By combining HNB’s trusted financial expertise with DIMO’s portfolio of globally renowned machinery brands, we are committed to helping enterprises invest with confidence, improve operational efficiency, and drive sustainable growth across the country. Read more: https://lnkd.in/grey-uGK #HNB #HNBLeasing #DIMO

CSO Consortium Endorses Gento’s Banana Island Port, Predicts Massive Job Creation and Economic GrowthBy Amin Kef (Ranger) A coalition of Civil Society Organizations in Sierra Leone has publicly endorsed the proposed Banana Island and Kent Harbour Terminal project, describing it as a transformative investment capable of accelerating job creation and reshaping the country’s economic trajectory. https://lnkd.in/d6HigxPt

Today marks the launch of the Monaco Blue Initiative, a unique platform bringing together leading voices from science, policy, finance and ocean governance to address the major challenges facing the Ocean. You can follow the live coverage throughout the day on Instagram via @MBImonaco. MBI is co-organized by Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco, Gouvernement Monaco & Institut océanographique de Monaco With the support of Indosuez Wealth Management Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank SBM Offshore VELAMAR.