Beanstalk Corporate Finance Company Blog

Beanstalk victorious at prestigious Finance Monthly Global Awards 2012

2012-05-02T00:27:30-07:00

Beanstalk, the boutique corporate finance advisor, today announced its success at the highly influential Finance Monthly Global Awards 2012, winning the Dealmaker of the Year Award. The annual Awards aim to identify and recognise excellence in deal-making and celebrate the best professional advisors working in each local market around the world. A shortlist was decided through an independent poll of Finance Monthly readership where 1,455 votes were registered. Eventual winners were identified from Finance Monthly readers, former contributors, and industry experts who considered the number of nominations received, the amount of documented activity within the last twelve months in comparison to industry peers, involvement in significant deals, cases or notable work, recognised expertise and innovation in client care. Read More

Beanstalk shortlisted for Corporate Finance Boutique of the Year in prestigious M&A Awards

2012-04-16T02:35:12-07:00

Beanstalk Corporate Finance has been shortlisted for 2012 Corporate Finance Boutique of the Year in the prestigious M&A Awards.

The winner will be announced on Thursday 31st May at the Millennium Mayfair Hotel in London from a shortlist of six companies. The Awards celebrate the achievements of management teams, advisers and financiers who, over the last twelve months, have surmounted extraordinary market conditions to demonstrate their deal making excellence. In its sixth year, the ceremony will have more than 350 senior management, advisers and venture capitalists attending.

Beanstalk helps sustainable and energy efficient building design software company Sefaira secure $10.8m

2012-04-10T02:00:01-07:00

Beanstalk helps sustainable and energy efficient building design software company Sefaira secure $10.8m

Largest A series cleantech funding for over two years

Beanstalk, the boutique corporate finance advisor, has helped building energy efficiency software company Sefaira secure the largest series A funding round in the cleantech sector in the UK for over two years, with funding of $10.8m.

The international series A funding round was led by New York-based venture capital fund Beanstalk, the boutique corporate finance advisor, has helped building energy efficiency software company Sefaira secure the largest series A funding round in the cleantech sector in the UK for over two years, with funding of $10.8m.

The international series A funding round was led by New York-based venture capital fund Braemar Energy Ventures, in partnership with Netherlands-based Chrysalix SET and London-based Hermes GPE.

Beanstalk Management to run seminar in Bristol on the “Art of Business Exit” in conjunction with SETsquared

2012-03-23T02:13:18-07:00

Beanstalk Management is running another seminar in Bristol on “The Art of Business Exit” on 17 April 2012 following the success of similar events in recent years.

This seminar will equip attendees with essential information on preparing a business for exit and how to engineer maximum shareholder value. Attendees will receive an introduction to exit strategies, valuation methodologies, a clear understanding of the divestiture process, and importantly, insight into when to sell and how to achieve the best price.

Beanstalk helps Surrey NanoSystems think big with significant follow-on funding round

2012-03-13T11:32:47-07:00

Beanstalk Management, the boutique corporate finance advisor, has helped secured a follow-on funding round and sourced new investors for nanoelectronics company Surrey Nanosystems, which will allow it to continue to develop its innovative technology. The funding round of £4.5 million is one of the largest amounts for any UK semiconductor-focused company in the last year.

Beanstalk Management shows Seek4Commerce the way

2012-01-10T05:36:35-08:00

Beanstalk Management, the award winning corporate finance advisory, today announced the successful completion of an engagement with Seek4Commerce Limited, the e-commerce services provider.

Read the full press release here

Everything Legal divestiture – read our latest case study

2012-01-09T03:49:52-08:00

Beanstalk Management acts as the exclusive corporate finance advisor to Everything Legal in its sale to DAS Legal Expenses Insurance Company Limited.

Read more in our latest corporate finance case study

Beanstalk Management Victorious at Prestigious ACQ Country Awards 2011

2012-01-05T01:12:37-08:00

Beanstalk Management, the boutique corporate finance advisory, today announced its success at the highly influential ACQ Country Awards 2011, receiving the title of corporate finance advisory team of the year.

Read the full press release here

Beanstalk Management Secures Successful Acquisition of Everything Legal

2011-11-29T01:47:40-08:00

Beanstalk Management, the boutique corporate finance advisory, today announced that it acted as the exclusive advisor to Everything Legal in its sale to DAS Legal Expenses Insurance Company Limited.

Read the full press release here

Think Tank: the vital importance of having a good exit plan

2011-11-28T01:42:05-08:00

The for-sale signs could soon be going up on a raft of lean and mean mid-sized companies around the UK.

That's the view, at least, of corporate finance experts. A backlog has built up since 2008, and with large companies and private equity firms sitting on piles of cash that they now want to deploy, Christmas could come early for many founders nearing retirement.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/businessclub/management-advice/8884947/Think-Tank-the-vital-importance-of-having-a-good-exit-plan.html

Anatomy of an (un)fundable startup

2011-07-21T06:31:51-07:00

People spend a surprising amount of time on things that will contribute little or no value to getting them to a seed round. The keynote from Naval and Mark Suster recently at the 7th Founder Showcase presents the issues: http://venturehacks.com/articles/unfundable-startup?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+venturehacks+%28Venture+Hacks%29

EDF EN GREECE, awarded the construction of a 1,1 MWp photovoltaic park in Greece to the EPC Contractor Positive Energy

2011-07-14T04:28:02-07:00

EDF EN GREECE, a subsidiary of EDF EN Group, awarded Positive Energy, a long standing client of Beanstalk Management, the supply of equipment, project design and construction of a 1,1 MWp photovoltaic park in the Prefecture of Fokida, Greece. The operation of the plant will have substantial environmental benefits reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 1,500 tons per year, similar to the amount which is produced by a 35,000-tree forest via photosynthesis each year.

As Positive Energy CEO Mr. K. Mavros emphasized: “We are especially pleased to include in our portfolio one more important project. We highly value our relationship with EDF EN GREECE, which puts to practice through its dynamic investment initiatives the corporation’s faith and trust in Greece’s prospects for growth; through the proper exploitation of the country’s inexhaustible natural resources. We aim to become the partner of choice for multinational companies and investors acting in the Greek and Southeastern renewable energy markets.”

Leading Corporate Finance Advisor, Beanstalk Management, assists Redeem Holdings acquire B2B Recycler Environmental Mobile Control (EMC)

2011-07-05T02:18:47-07:00

Beanstalk Management, the leading corporate finance advisor, has successfully assisted Redeem Holdings acquire B2B recycler EMC. Beanstalk has drawn on its unique expertise to complete commercial due diligence work on behalf of Redeem Holdings.

Read the PR in full here.

Private equity exits smash record

2011-07-04T09:45:43-07:00

The exit market is soaring as private equity firms sell an unprecedented number of companies, with a record 309 sales worth more than $120bn (€82.6bn) sealed in the second quarter.

http://realdeals.eu.com/mega_market/private-equity-exits-smash-record-

Beanstalk Corporate Finance Advisory Names as a Finalist in Prestigious M&A Awards

2011-06-09T06:05:36-07:00

Beanstalk Corporate Finance Advisory has been named as one of the finalists in the UK’s prestigious M&A Awards in the category of Corporate Finance Boutique of the Year.

Read the full PR here.

Positive Energy Completes Construction of 2MWp PV Park in Greece

2011-05-25T06:45:39-07:00

Positive Energy, one of the largest EPC Contractors in Southeast Europe, completed for the company Solar Gate, the construction of a 2ΜWp photovoltaic park in the Prefecture of Lakonia in Greece. The operation of the plant will have substantial environmental benefits including the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions by 2,600 tons per year. This is the same amount of carbon dioxide that would be removed from the atmosphere each year by a forest of 130,000 trees via photosynthesis. Positive Energy was the main EPC contractor being responsible for the project design, the supply of equipment and the construction of the project.

On behalf of Positive Energy, Mr. Konstantinos Mavros, CEO of the Company, stated: “We are very pleased to announce today the completion of this important project. The Greek PV market is rapidly growing with more than 150 GWp installed in 2010 and 80 MWp installed within the first quarter of 2011 which can lead to annual market of 300-350 MWp. Greece has set ambitious PV targets for 2020 and we are more than happy that our large project portfolio is a valuable contribution to the market’s continuous development.”.

On behalf of Solar Gate, Mr. Stelios Georgioudakis, CEO of the Company, stated: “We are very happy to announce today the completion of our project not only for its investment profits but also for its significant social and environmental benefits. We saw—and still see—great potentials for the Greek PV sector in the coming years and given this opportunity I would like to encourage investors to proceed with their investments within the Country.”

Osborne's Budget excites VCTs

2011-03-29T15:04:05-07:00

Chancellor George Osborne has delighted venture capital trust (VCT) and enterprise investment scheme (EIS) managers with a generous package of reforms.

http://realdeals.eu.com/mid_market/osbornes-budget-excites-vcts

It’s grim up north for UK startups, but things are changing

2011-03-29T13:45:11-07:00

Mention the UK technology startup scene to anyone outside the country and they’ll probably think of London’s vibrant scene around the Old Street roundabout, or maybe clusters in places like Cambridge, or at a push the northeast of England around Newcastle. One area that won’t get a look-in is the northwest.

The full article by Martin Bryant can be found at:
http://thenextweb.com/uk/2011/03/26/its-grim-up-north-for-uk-startups-but-things-are-changing/

How to make an exit

2011-03-08T13:08:40-08:00

Failing to plan is planning to fail – and that's particularly true of exiting your business. Here's how to achieve the best exit:

http://realbusiness.co.uk/advice_and_guides/how_to_make_an_exit

A strategic partnership between Piraeus Private Equity and Positive Energy for the installation of photovoltaic systems on rooftops in Greece

2011-03-08T04:36:28-08:00

Piraeus Equity Partners, a company of Piraeus Bank Group, and Positive Energy entered into a strategic partnership aimed at implementing an investment program for the installation of photovoltaic systems on industrial rooftops. Piraeus Equity Partners together with its subsidiary, Piraeus Equity Advisors, are the private equity investment branch of Piraeus Bank Group. Positive Energy is one of the leading EPC providers in Renewable Energy Sources solutions in Southeastern Europe.

The first phase of this cooperation is the installation of two 1MWp photovoltaic systems on industrial rooftops in Northern Greece, and is currently the largest photovoltaic project to be implemented on industrial rooftops. The construction of the project has been undertaken by Positive Energy, which builds turnkey photovoltaic projects and has a significant project portfolio throughout Greece. By implementing an ambitious investment plan and through its private equity company, Piraeus Bank Group, strengthens its significant contribution towards “green” and sustainable development through fund-related investments.

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Positive Energy is a long term client of Beanstalk Management.

Beanstalk's Q1 2011 Newsletter

2011-03-03T23:45:22-08:00

Welcome to Beanstalk's first newsletter of 2011. An exclusive digest of the latest Beanstalk news and corporate advisory perspectives.

In this issue we:

- Discuss trends in the lower mid-market technology sector
- Summarise Beanstalk's recent transactions
- Review our shortlisting for the international M&A Awards held in New York

We hope you'll find this newsletter relevant, informative and engaging. Let us know what you think and we'll make sure we're covering the news and advice you want to hear about.

Read the full Q1 2011 newsletter.

Solaria Supplying Modules For Positive Energy's PV Projects

2011-03-03T04:18:56-08:00

Solaria Energia Medio Ambiente SA has signed a strategic agreement to supply 12.5 MW of solar modules for various PV projects in Greece. The new facilities will be jointly developed with Positive Energy, an Athens-based company in the energy business and a long term client of Beanstalk Management.

http://solarindustrymag.com/e107_plugins/content/content.php?content.7380

Matrix pulls VCTs as UK solar FIT remains in doubt

2011-02-28T01:46:48-08:00

Investment specialist Matrix has pulled its two recently launched clean energy venture capital trusts (VCT) as fears remain that the UK government may withdraw its support for solar installations above 50kW.

http://www.newenergyworldnetwork.com/renewable-energy-news/by-technology/solar/matrix-pulls-vcts-as-uk-solar-fit-remains-in-doubt.html

Leading Corporate Finance Advisor, Beanstalk Management, assists with the acquisition of Redeem Ltd

2011-02-09T05:04:38-08:00

Beanstalk Management, the leading corporate finance advisor, has successfully assisted with the management buy-in (MBI) of Redeem Ltd. Beanstalk has drawn on its unique expertise to complete commercial due diligence work on behalf of the new management team and their investors. The MBI team is led by Curt Hopkins and Pete Petrondas who have invested in the deal with backing from private equity investor Trevor Bayley, one of the founding partners of HgCapital, who will be non-executive Chairman.

Solar subsidy 'to be protected'

2011-01-31T01:47:45-08:00

The government has pledged it will act if commercial operators rush to exploit a subsidy aimed at encouraging homeowners to generate their own solar electricity:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/mobile/business-12309854