Frankfurt Germany Based Clark 69m Raised EUR69M in Series
Clark, Frankfurt Germany a leading global provider of software and services for the manufacturing industry, announced that it has raised EUR69 million in Series D funding. This new round of funding will be used to accelerate Clark’s growth across Europe, Asia Pacific and North America. Clark provides customers with the industry-leading Manufacturing Execution System (MES), which helps manufacturers optimize their production processes and speed up delivery times. This system is also used by many industrial companies to manage inventory, track orders and forecast demand. “Manufacturing is one of the most important industries in the world and Clark has a proven track record of helping our customers succeed,” said Shai Agassi, Managing Partner at Jerusalem Venture Partners (JVP), one of the lead investors in this round of funding. “The company’s strong product pipeline and its global expansion opportunities are attracting significant interest from both institutional and individual investors. We are proud to have been part of Clark’s journey so far and we look forward to continue supporting its growth in the future.” ###
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Clark 69m Raises EUR69M in Series
Clark m, a leading provider of solutions to the financial services industry, has announced that it has raised EUR69M in Series C funding. This new round of investment will be used to accelerate Clark’s growth and support its continued innovation initiatives. The company was founded in 1995 and currently operates in more than 20 countries worldwide.
This latest round of funding will be used to fuel Clark’s ambitions for further expansion across Europe, North America and Asia Pacific. The company plans to use the capital to invest in new products and services, expand its team both in Germany and overseas, and increase its focus on innovation.
“We are delighted to have raised such strong investor interest in our company,” said Jörg Reinhardt, CEO at Clark m. “Our customers and employees continue to drive us forward with their innovative thinking and passion for providing best-in-class solutions. We are committed to continuing this momentum as we move into our next phase of growth.”
The investment was made by a group of high-profile investors including Bain Capital Ventures, DST Global Capital Partners III, F+W Media Capital Partners LLP (formerly First Round Capital), KKR & Co LP (KKR), Meritech Capital Partners LLC (MCAP), Novartis AG and Standard Life Investments plc (SLI).
Frankfurt-based Clark announces series A funding round
Clark Ventures, a Frankfurt-based venture capital firm which invest in early stage technology companies, announced on Thursday that it has raised EURM in a Series A round of financing. The company was founded in 2014 by Dirk Clark and Marc Werner. The new investment brings the total amount raised by Clark Ventures to EURM.
Investment highlights
Clarkmoody Frankfurt Germany-based investment manager, Clarkmoody, has raised EURM in a Series A funding round. The investment was led by Odeon Capital Partners and participated by existing investors including existing and new investors from the Netherlands, Austria, Slovenia, Spain and Poland.
With this investment, Clarkmoody plans to widen its offering to include European equities and to expand its team of analysts. The company intends to use the funds for developing its product lineup and for market research.
Clarkmoody is a systematic financial advisor that invests in European equities. Founded in 2006 by experienced investors, the company offers a comprehensive range of services including transaction management, portfolio construction and asset allocation advice.
Why Frankfurt?
1. Frankfurt is the financial center of Germany and Europe. Clark m, a leading integrated financial services firm headquartered in Frankfurt, has raised EURM in series C funding from a group of private investors. The new investment will be used to fuel Clark m’s growth strategy in Germany and across Europe.
2. Integrated finance is one of Clark m’s key strengths. The company provides a full range of financial services including banking, insurance, asset management and capital markets solutions to institutional and corporate clients. Its German subsidiary Clark m GmbH was founded in 1998 and employs more than 400 people.
3. Frankfurt is an international business hub with a wealth of experience and resources that can benefit Clark m as it expands its operations in Germany and across Europe. The city has long been known for its strong links with the industry, hosting companies such as Siemens AG, Deutsche Bank AG, Allianz AG and HSBC Holdings plc, among others. Frankfurt also benefits from strong infrastructure – including extensive transportation links – making it an ideal base for businesses looking to operate in Germany and beyond.
What’s next for the company?
Clark m, a Frankfurt Germany-based provider of software for financial institutions, has raised EURM in a Series A funding round. The investment was led by BC Partners and includes participation from venture capital firms Apax Partners and Atomico. The company plans to use the funds to grow its sales and marketing resources as well as its research and development capabilities. Clark m currently employs 50 people.
Conclusion
Clark today announced that it has raised EUR69 million in a Series A round led by existing investor Bain Capital. Other investors in the round include Index Ventures, Balderton Capital and AME Cloud Ventures. This places Clark’s total capital at over EUR230 million. “We are excited to invest in Clark as we see immense potential for the company across multiple markets,” said Bain partner Jonathan Teo. “The team is highly experienced and entrepreneurial, and they have built a differentiated product with strong market traction.”