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		<title>Investering in ISDC door Synergia Capital Fund III</title>
		<link>http://www.bluemind.nl/deals-1/investering-in-isdc-door-synergia-capital-fund-iii/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2012 09:09:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>marjon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<strong>March 2012</strong>: BlueMind assisted ISDC in securing further funding]]></description>
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<td align="left" width="50%"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-6564 alignleft" title="Logo ISDC" src="http://www.bluemind.nl/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Logo-ISDC-150x72.png" alt="" width="150" height="72" /></td>
<td align="right" width="50%"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-6565" title="Logo Synergia" src="http://www.bluemind.nl/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Logo-Synergia-150x43.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="43" /></td>
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<td valign="top" width="120"><strong>Client</strong></td>
<td valign="top">ISDC: unique IT services near shore boutique with sales locations in Western Europe and operations in Romania</td>
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<td valign="top"><strong>Deal Type</strong></td>
<td valign="top">Growth capital, buy-out</td>
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<td valign="top"><strong>Sector</strong></td>
<td valign="top">Business Services/TMT</td>
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<td valign="top"><strong>Deal</strong></td>
<td valign="top">Synergia Capital Fund III invested in ISDC. ISDC utilized the investment both for restructuring of ownership and for future growth, both autonomous as via acquisitions in Europe.</td>
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<p><strong>What we did:</strong></p>
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<li>Intensively managed the interests of the shareholders/management team of ISDC</li>
<li>Representing founders/management, we led negotiations for the best terms and conditions in this deal</li>
<li>Coordinated the DD process and closed the transaction with Synergia Capital Fund III</li>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>
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		<title>Investering in Springest</title>
		<link>http://www.bluemind.nl/deals-1/investering-in-springest/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2012 11:24:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>marjon</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[2012]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Deals]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Technologie, Media, Telecom]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[<strong>March 2012</strong>: BlueMind advised Springest on attracting funding]]></description>
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<td align="left" width="50%"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-6551 alignleft" title="Springest" src="http://www.bluemind.nl/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Springest-150x80.png" alt="" width="150" height="80" /></td>
<td align="right" width="50%"><img class="alignright  wp-image-6552" title="logo-rabobank" src="http://www.bluemind.nl/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/logo-rabobank-77x90.jpg" alt="" width="77" height="90" /></td>
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<td valign="top" width="120"><strong>Client</strong></td>
<td valign="top">Springest: a leading international comparison website for training programmes and courses</td>
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<td valign="top"><strong>Deal Type</strong></td>
<td valign="top">Growth capital</td>
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<td valign="top"><strong>Sector</strong></td>
<td valign="top">TMT</td>
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<td valign="top"><strong>Deal</strong></td>
<td valign="top">Informal investors with substantial track records in online companies (incl. Hyves, Funda and Fonq-founders) invested in Springest. Next to an additional amount of bank funding, Springest will use these funds   to realise further international growth.</td>
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<p><strong>What we did:</strong></p>
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<li>
<div>Exclusively advised shareholders of Springest on funding deal</div>
</li>
<li>Negotiated the best terms and conditions with investors</li>
<li>
<div>Successfully managed the banking process</div>
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		<title>Management Buyout ITG met private investeerders</title>
		<link>http://www.bluemind.nl/deals-1/management-buyout-itg-met-private-investeerders/</link>
		<comments>http://www.bluemind.nl/deals-1/management-buyout-itg-met-private-investeerders/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:15:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>marjon</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[2012]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Deals]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Management Buy-Out]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[<strong>February 2012</strong>: BlueMind advised management of ITG on the Management Buy Out with private investors]]></description>
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<td align="left" width="50%"><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-6585 alignleft" title="Logo ITG" src="http://www.bluemind.nl/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Logo-ITG-51x90.jpg" alt="" width="51" height="90" /></td>
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<td valign="top" width="120"><strong>Client</strong></td>
<td valign="top">(management of) International Travel Group (ITG), a provider of unique journeys to exclusive destinations</td>
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<td valign="top"><strong>Deal Type</strong></td>
<td valign="top">Management Buyout</td>
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<td valign="top"><strong>Sector</strong></td>
<td valign="top">Leisure</td>
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<td valign="top"><strong>Deal</strong></td>
<td valign="top">The management of ITG acquired 100% of the shares of the company in a Management Buyout from founders of the company.</td>
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<p><strong>What we did:</strong></p>
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<div>Exclusively advised management of  ITG on the MBO of the company</div>
</li>
<li>
<div>Advised on a deal structure which was acceptable for all parties involved</div>
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<div>Led sensitive negotiations between parties involved</div>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>
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		<title>Investering in Gynzy door BOM</title>
		<link>http://www.bluemind.nl/deals-1/investering-in-gynzy-door-bom-pe/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:09:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>marjon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<strong>January 2012</strong>: BlueMind assisted Gynzy in securing further funding]]></description>
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<td align="left" width="50%"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-6513" title="Logo Gynzy" src="http://www.bluemind.nl/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Logo-Gynzy-90x90.jpg" alt="" width="90" height="90" /></td>
<td align="right" width="50%"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-6512" title="Logo BOM" src="http://www.bluemind.nl/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/logo_bom-135x90.png" alt="" width="135" height="90" /></td>
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<td valign="top" width="120"><strong>Client</strong></td>
<td valign="top">Gynzy: leading developer of innovative software which simplifies and improves the effectiveness of interactive whiteboards in primary schools</td>
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<td valign="top"><strong>Deal Type</strong></td>
<td valign="top">Growth capital</td>
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<td valign="top"><strong>Sector</strong></td>
<td valign="top">TMT</td>
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<td valign="top"><strong>Deal</strong></td>
<td valign="top">After successfully launching in the Dutch market (implementation by 25.000 teachers in 2.000 primary schools) from 2009 onwards, Gynzy secured funding from inter alia BOM PE to roll out internationally</td>
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<p><strong>What we did:</strong></p>
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<li>Assisted Gynzy in securing funding</li>
<li>
<div>Provided business/financial advice to the founders of Gynzy</div>
</li>
<li>The founders of Gynzy also founded Zylom. Zylom was succesfully sold to Real Networks (USA) in 2006. BlueMind exclusively advised Zylom on this transaction.</li>
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<p><a href="http://www.bluemind.nl/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Gynzy-BOM-Persbericht-Jan-2012.pdf" target="_blank">Klik hier voor het persbericht</a></p>
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		<title>Overname Springflower door Ciccolella</title>
		<link>http://www.bluemind.nl/deals-1/overname-springflower-door-ciccolella/</link>
		<comments>http://www.bluemind.nl/deals-1/overname-springflower-door-ciccolella/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:28:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>marjon</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[2012]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[<strong>January 2012</strong>: BlueMind advised Springflower on sale to Ciccolella]]></description>
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<td align="left" width="50%"> <img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-6352" title="Springflower" src="http://www.bluemind.nl/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/logo-springflower-150x62.gif" alt="" width="150" height="62" /></td>
<td align="right" width="50%"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-6353" title="Ciccolella" src="http://www.bluemind.nl/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Logo-Ciccolella-150x73.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="73" /></td>
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<td valign="top" width="120"><strong>Client</strong></td>
<td valign="top">Springflower: a leading wholesale organization specialized in flowers and plants</td>
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<td valign="top"><strong>Deal Type</strong></td>
<td valign="top">Company Sale</td>
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<td valign="top"><strong>Sector</strong></td>
<td valign="top">Trade</td>
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<td valign="top"><strong>Deal</strong></td>
<td valign="top">The Italian-based company Ciccolella, a group leader in Europe in the fields of production and marketing of cut flowers and potted plants, purchased Springflower to strengthen their position.</td>
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<p><strong>What we did:</strong></p>
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<li>Exclusively advised shareholders of Springflower on the sale of the company</li>
<li>Successfully managed the banking process</li>
<li>Led negotiations on behalf of our client, successfully closed the transaction with Ciccolella</li>
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