German financial consortium led by Nobella AG commits nearls CHF 50 million to Switzerland’s VenGrow Private Equity Fund

Investment comes in conjunction with the announcement that VenGrow’s Matterhorn Fund has expanded its target size to CHF 500 million as demand for participation in the Pan-European business succession buyout fund outpaces expectations

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND and HAMM, GERMANY (February 23, 2007) – VenGrow Corporate Finance, AG, a leader in Swiss business succession, structured finance and value enhancements, announced today it has received a signed commitment from German financial services firm Nobella AG. Nobella is one of Germany’s larger financial advisory companies with over 50,000 thousand customers.
“The Nobella management team looked at a large number of private equity fund offerings on the road today before settling on the VenGrow Fund led by veteran Swiss financier Andreas Bünter”, said Günther Ofschonka, Chief Executive of Nobella. “VenGrow’s reputation as a succession financier throughout Europe, and their respect for Basel II risk guidelines brought us enhanced comfort. Basically, the VenGrow Fund is a fund for investors looking for fewer surprises and less volatility in their portfolio. That was a priority for us”.

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Swiss Private Equity Firm VenGrow Corporate Finance AG, launches Matterhorn Fund 2006 ans selects contraco´s M&A Group as advisor

Launch of $100 Million Fund is VenGrow’s Response to the Rapid Growth of the Buyout Market for Small and Mid-sized Swiss Companies in the Precision Mechanical, Electrical and Engineering industries (MEM industries) as well Financial Services Sector. These Swiss industries are renowned worldwide for their efficiency, innovation and technical leadership.

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND and BOSTON, MA (May 9, 2006) – VenGrow Corporate Finance, AG, a leader in Swiss private equity, structured finance and equity research, announced today it will proceed with the formation of a Swiss-based investment fund specifically designed for international investors looking to invest in Switzerland’s buyout and business succession market which has significantly expanded due to recent tax rulings and regulatory changes in Switzerland’s finance sector. VenGrow seeks to raise $100 million to support initial deal flow. To support a global participation in the fund’s limited partnership, VenGrow named Europe-based Contraco as principle advisor.

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South Korea´s HANWHA Venture Capitol Corp. announces formation of Korea Global Investors Fund and selects emerging market specialist CONTRACO as advisor

Launch of $100 Million Private Equity Fund Focused on South Korean Next Generation Information Technology, Biotechnology, Manufacturing, and Consumer Electronics Industries is the Largest South Korean Private Equity Initiative Targeted at International Investors.

SEOUL, KOREA and BOSTON, MA (Feb. 21, 2006) - Hanwha VC, the venture capital arm of South Korea’s financial services and manufacturing conglomerate Hanwha Group, announced today it will proceed with the formation of a new investment fund specifically designed for international investors looking to invest in South Korea, and named Europe-based Contraco as principle advisor.

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