The group’s global technical and professional directors are buying the company.
The survey reveals that approximately one per cent fewer funds are investing in private equity but that the amount invested has increased to £2.8bn from £2.525bn last year.
Brainspark and Royal & Sun Alliance’s Global Ventures unit have formed a strategic relationship in order to explore ‘innovative new business models in the field of technology and financial services.’
IBM will provide technical support, geared specially to start-ups, for bmp AG and its associated companies.