Eir Partners Invests in Health Tech Firm Long Tail
Eir Partners has announced a strategic investment in health‑tech firm Long Tail. The capital infusion will fund continued product innovation, expansion of Long Tail's proprietary data network, and scaling of its capabilities to satisfy rising demand across health systems. While the exact amount remains undisclosed, the partnership signals confidence in Long Tail's data‑driven approach to healthcare delivery. The move positions Long Tail to accelerate its market rollout and deepen integrations with hospital networks.
Godspeed Backs Galt Aerospace
Godspeed Capital announced a strategic investment in Galt Aerospace, a supplier of modern defense aerospace solutions to the U.S. Marine Corps, Navy and Air Force. The backing provides Galt with fresh capital to accelerate research, development and production capacity. The...
HIG Scoops up Aviation Security Services Firm GEG
Security services firm HIG announced the acquisition of aviation security specialist GEG from Swedish security giant Securitas AB. The transaction adds GEG’s airport screening and cargo inspection capabilities to HIG’s existing portfolio, expanding its footprint across major U.S. hubs. While...
26North to Acquire Tech Company Intermedia Intelligent Communications
Private equity firm 26North announced its acquisition of Intermedia Intelligent Communications, a provider of AI‑enabled communication solutions. The transaction is being executed with Madison Dearborn Partners as the seller. The deal broadens 26North's footprint in the enterprise communications market and...
Oak Hill Completes Buyout of Internet Provider Hunter Communications
Oak Hill Capital Partners has completed its buyout of Hunter Communications, a regional internet service provider operating in the Southeast United States. The transaction, valued at approximately $210 million, adds roughly 150,000 residential and business customers to Oak Hill’s growing telecom...
Quad-C Invests in Independent Medical Exam Provider Dane Street
Quad-C Capital has announced a strategic investment in Dane Street, an independent medical exam provider. The deal includes a capital infusion that will support Dane Street’s growth initiatives across the United States. Existing management, led by CEO Greg Powers, will...
HGGC Sells Planet Fitness Franchisee Grand Fitness Partners to Flynn Group
Private equity firm HGGC has sold its stake in Grand Fitness Partners, the largest Planet Fitness franchisee, to the Flynn Group. The transaction also sees Monogram Capital Partners, the previous majority owner, exit its remaining position, completing its withdrawal from...
Angeles Equity Partners Taps Derek Rush as VP for the Investment Team
Angeles Equity Partners announced the appointment of Derek Rush as Vice President of its investment team. Rush will lead the evaluation, execution, and management of investments across the industrials sector. The hire expands the firm’s senior investment bench as it...
Aurelius to Sell Airline Catering Business LSG APAC
Aurelius, the private‑equity firm that bought LSG Asia‑Pacific from Deutsche Lufthansa in 2023, announced plans to sell the airline catering subsidiary. The move follows a broader strategy to streamline Aurelius’ portfolio and capitalize on the post‑pandemic recovery in airline services....
CapVest Completes Acquistion of Stada
CapVest has finalized the purchase of a majority stake in Stada, a leading European generic‑drug manufacturer. The transaction follows a September 2025 agreement where Bain Capital and Cinven agreed to sell their holdings. While the financial terms were not disclosed,...
Maven Exits AccessPay to Accel-KKR
Maven Capital has sold its stake in AccessPay to private‑equity firm Accel‑KKR. The transaction values the B2B payments platform at roughly $200 million. AccessPay provides software that links corporate back‑office finance systems directly to banking networks, automating payments and reconciliations. Maven’s...
Carlyle to Buy Majority Stake in MAI Capital; Investcorp-Backed Resultant Picks up Liberty Advisor Group
Carlyle agreed to buy a majority stake in MAI Capital Management, a private‑credit specialist managing roughly $5 billion of loan assets. Investcorp‑backed Resultant acquired Liberty Advisor Group, a Chicago boutique that advises private‑equity firms and Fortune 500 companies on M&A transactions. Greenbelt...
Monument-Backed Champion Wellness Centers Scoops up Boca Chiropractic
Champion Wellness Centers, a Tampa‑based network of chiropractic and multidisciplinary health clinics, announced the acquisition of Boca Chiropractic. The deal, backed by private‑equity firm Monument Capital, adds several Florida locations to Champion’s footprint. The purchase expands Champion’s service portfolio beyond...
Del Monte Invests in DLG Infrastructure Services
Del Monte Foods has taken an equity position in DLG Infrastructure Services, a provider of logistics and infrastructure solutions. The deal grants Chris Scott-Ford, DLG’s president, a substantial ownership share while he continues to manage day‑to‑day operations. The investment provides...
TruArc Partners Snaps up Matrix Adhesives Group From Goldner Hawn
TruArc Partners has completed the acquisition of Matrix Adhesives Group from Goldner Hawn. The transaction keeps Dennis Johnson in his role as CEO of Matrix, while Rich Rowe joins the company as non‑executive chairman of the board. The deal adds...
Kain Capital Invests in White Wilson Medical Center
Kain Capital has announced a strategic investment in White Wilson Medical Center, a regional healthcare provider. Concurrently, the firm appointed Brad Logan as the new chief executive officer. The capital infusion is expected to fund service expansion and technology upgrades....
GHK Sells ITS Logistics
Chicago‑based Echo Global Logistics announced the acquisition of ITS Logistics from GHK. The deal adds ITS’s technology‑enabled freight brokerage capabilities to Echo’s existing transportation platform. No financial terms were disclosed, but the transaction aligns with Echo’s strategy to broaden its...
New State-Backed Universal Plant Solutions Picks up Engineering Firm Mechanical Solutions Inc
Universal Plant Solutions (UPS), a Houston‑based provider of rotating and reciprocating equipment services, announced the acquisition of engineering firm Mechanical Solutions Inc. The deal, backed by state investment, aims to broaden UPS’s service portfolio and geographic reach. Mechanical Solutions brings...
Gryphon-Backed VIP Acquires Frederick Eye Institute
Gryphon Capital‑backed VIP, a Mid‑Atlantic eye‑care platform, announced the acquisition of the Frederick Eye Institute. The deal adds the institute to VIP's existing network of 69 locations, expanding its footprint to 70 sites across the region. VIP’s growth strategy is...
Coalesce-Backed Miller Acquires Industrial Services Firms Haz-Mat and Canco
Miller, backed by private‑equity firm Coalesce, announced the acquisition of Haz‑Mat and Canco, two industrial‑services companies specializing in hazardous material handling and industrial cleaning. The deal expands Miller’s waste, industrial, and environmental service portfolio and adds roughly $45 million in annual...
Advent to Invest in Engineering and Consulting Firm Atwell
Advent International announced plans to invest in Atwell, a U.S.-based engineering and consulting firm. The transaction is scheduled to close in the second quarter of 2026, providing Atwell with growth capital and strategic support. Advent’s move aligns with its broader...
‘$1 Trillion Gap’ Attracts Private Equity to Women’s Health, Says Kearney’s Paula Bellostas Muguerza; Astorg, Cinven, Nordic Target Pathology Assets
Private equity firms are flocking to women’s health, drawn by a projected $1 trillion spend gap that creates lucrative growth opportunities. Dealmakers such as Astorg, Cinven and Nordic Capital are also targeting pathology assets, citing rising demand for diagnostic services and...
SAP to Acquire NewView Capital-Backed Reltio
Enterprise software giant SAP announced plans to acquire data‑management platform Reltio, which is currently backed by NewView Capital. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed, and the deal is slated to close in the second or third quarter of...
Advent to Sell Hair Care Brand Olaplex to Henkel for $1.4bn
Advent International is selling its hair‑care brand Olaplex to German conglomerate Henkel for $1.4 billion, ending Olaplex’s Nasdaq listing and Advent’s ownership. The deal values Olaplex at roughly $1.4 billion, reflecting its strong consumer base and premium pricing. Henkel will integrate Olaplex’s...
HIG Capital to Sell Brazilian Internet Service Provider to Claro
HIG Capital announced the sale of its Brazilian internet service provider to telecom giant Claro for roughly $750 million. The transaction transfers ownership of the ISP’s fiber and broadband assets, marking HIG’s exit from Brazil’s consumer connectivity market. Claro’s acquisition bolsters...
Bonaccord Makes Minority Investment in Commercial Real Estate Credit Platform Prime Finance
Bonaccord has taken a minority stake in Prime Finance, a commercial real‑estate credit platform. The investment is aimed at bolstering Prime Finance's balance sheet and enhancing its institutional infrastructure. It also funds the platform's plans to broaden its CRE credit...
PE Targets Pathology Assets: 5 Deals
A group of five private‑equity firms—Astorg, Cinven, Nordic Capital, Consonance and Pike Street—are actively pursuing acquisitions of pathology assets. Their coordinated interest highlights the growing attractiveness of diagnostic services as a stable, cash‑generating sector. The firms aim to consolidate a...
GLP-1, Preventative Products Shape Consumer Health Dealmaking, Says Houlihan Lokey; LDC Completes Exit From Occupational Health Biz
Lloyds Development Capital (LDC) has completed the sale of its occupational health subsidiary, PAM Healthcare, to Optima Healthcare. The transaction underscores a broader trend highlighted by Houlihan Lokey, where GLP‑1 therapies and preventative health products are reshaping consumer‑health dealmaking. Private‑equity...
Women’s Health Ripe for Private Equity Investments, Finds Kearney’s Paula Bellostas Muguerza
Private equity firms are increasingly targeting women's health, a sector seen as under‑capitalized and high‑growth. The $18.3 billion Blackstone‑TPG take‑private of diagnostic‑equipment maker Hologic is being cited as a bellwether transaction. Analysts at Kearney, led by Paula Bellostas Muguerza, argue that fragmented...
FPE-Backed Point74 Buys Quor to Create the UK’s First Unified Food Software Platform
Point74, backed by private‑equity firm FPE, has acquired Quor, a UK‑based compliance platform, to build the country’s first unified food‑software solution. The deal merges Quor’s regulatory expertise with Point74’s broader food‑tech portfolio, aiming to streamline traceability, audit and reporting for...
Blackstone Invests $250m Into UAE Payments Infrastructure Platform
Blackstone has pledged a $250 million investment into Advanced Digital Gaming Technology, a newly launched UAE‑based payments and data‑intelligence platform. The capital injection is aimed at scaling the firm’s infrastructure to support faster, more secure digital transactions across the Gulf. Blackstone’s...
Terminus Capital Invests in Insurtech Firm Andesa
Terminus Capital has taken a majority stake in insurtech startup Andesa, signaling a strategic push into digital insurance solutions. The deal will fund Andesa's ongoing application development and upgrades to its administrative platform, enhancing both scalability and flexibility. By securing...
Synergy Sports Capital Snaps up League One Volleyball Salt Lake
Synergy Sports Capital announced the acquisition of League One Volleyball Salt Lake, a U.S.-based professional youth volleyball league. The deal adds a fast‑growing grassroots sport platform to Synergy’s portfolio of sports‑focused investments. League One Volleyball currently operates in multiple states,...
Advent Commits to Invest in Defense Tech Firm Shield AI
Advent Capital announced a strategic investment in Shield AI, the leading autonomous systems developer for defense applications. The capital infusion will finance Shield AI’s planned acquisition of Aechelon Technology, a Sagewind Capital portfolio company. The deal underscores Advent’s confidence in...
Audax and Greenbriar Sells Airport Services Firm AGI to Lone Star
Audax Group and Greenbriar Capital have sold their stake in airport‑services provider AGI to private‑equity firm Lone Star. The two firms originally co‑invested in AGI in June 2021, marking a roughly two‑year holding period. Details of the transaction price were...
Clearlake to Acquire Power and Electric Services Grid Qualus
Clearlake Capital announced a definitive agreement to acquire Qualus, a power and electric services grid platform, from New Mountain Capital. The transaction, terms undisclosed, expands Clearlake’s footprint in critical infrastructure and aligns with its strategy to build a diversified utility...
GIC to Acquire Minority Stake in Environmental Science Firm Envu From Cinven
GIC, Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund, is acquiring a minority stake in Envu, a specialist environmental‑science firm, from private‑equity owner Cinven. The deal’s financial terms were not disclosed, and Cinven will retain majority ownership. The investment aligns with GIC’s broader push...
Bansk Group to Acquire Wellness Shots Provider So Good So You
Bansk Group announced the acquisition of So Good So You, a provider of wellness shots. The deal keeps co‑founders Rita Katona and Eric Hall as equity holders and grants them board seats, ensuring continuity in product strategy. The acquisition expands...
‘Insatiable’ Demand for Maintaining Radar Systems Fuels Chimney Rock’s Purchase of UEC; Advent’s Salt & Stone Deal Reflects PE’s Appetite...
Chimney Rock Capital has acquired UEC, a specialist in radar‑system maintenance, citing an "insatiable" demand that outstrips broader defense spending. Advent International completed its purchase of Salt & Stone, underscoring private‑equity’s continued appetite for high‑margin beauty brands. Both deals illustrate...
Chimney Rock Scoops up Manufacturer United Electronics Company
Chimney Rock, a private‑equity firm, announced it has acquired United Electronics Company, a manufacturer of industrial and consumer electronic components. The seller was Albion River, which held United Electronics prior to the transaction. Financial terms were not disclosed, but the...
Etna Capital Snaps up Digital Engineering Firm and Software Developer CodeRoad
Etna Capital, a growth‑stage private‑equity firm, announced it has acquired CodeRoad, a digital engineering and software development company led by CEO Dennis Odishoo. The financial terms were not disclosed, but the deal adds a proven provider of AI‑driven, cloud‑native solutions...
Bow River to Acquire VC Firm Spur Capital
Bow River, a private‑equity firm, announced plans to acquire venture‑capital specialist Spur Capital. The deal, aimed at broadening Bow River’s exposure to early‑stage technology investments, is slated to close in the second quarter of 2026. Both parties expect the combination...
PE Investor Group Completes Sale of Clinical Trial Data Firm Clario to Thermo Fisher for $8.9bn
Thermo Fisher Scientific completed the acquisition of clinical trial data specialist Clario for approximately $8.9 billion. The purchase was funded by a private‑equity consortium led by Astorg, Nordic Capital, Novo Holdings and Cinven, which are exiting their stakes. Clario’s platform integrates...
WPCG and HGGC to Invest in RIA Verdence
WPCG and HGGC announced a joint investment in Verdence, a registered investment advisor (RIA) technology platform, while Emigrant Partners sells its existing stake. The capital infusion is intended to accelerate Verdence’s product development and market expansion. The deal reflects a...
Advent to Acquire Body Care Brand Salt & Stone
Advent announced the acquisition of Salt & Stone, the fast‑growing body‑care brand known for its natural, cruelty‑free products. The transaction includes the exit of Humble Growth, which made a minority investment in Salt & Stone in 2024. Financial terms were...
Main Post Invests in Pretzel Brand Stellar Snacks
Main Post, a venture capital firm focused on consumer brands, has announced an investment in Stellar Snacks, a pretzel maker. Stellar Snacks already enjoys broad retail distribution, with its products available at major chains including Costco, Target, Sprouts, Kroger, Albertsons,...
Goldner Hawn Picks up Lone Star Environmental Companies
Goldner Hawn has completed the acquisition of Lone Star Environmental Companies (LSEC), a firm operating across the greater Houston and San Antonio markets. The deal adds a regional waste‑management and environmental services platform to Goldner Hawn’s growing portfolio of Texas‑based...
Turnspire Said to Collect Bids for USG Water Solutions; Blue Fire Equity’s Farrah Holder on Marketing and PE
Turnspire Capital Partners is set to solicit first‑round bids in mid‑April for USG Water Solutions, the municipal water‑service firm it added to its 2023 portfolio. The bid process signals a potential sale or strategic partnership for the utility provider. In...
Princeton Equity Group Backs Children’s Education Program Provider KidStrong
KidStrong, a children’s education program provider, launched its franchise model in 2019 and has rapidly expanded to 184 centers across the United States and Canada. The network now serves more than 85,000 members, offering after‑school and enrichment activities. Princeton Equity...
Main Capital Invests in Enterprise Resource Management Software Provider
Main Capital has announced a strategic investment in Gingco Systems, a developer of modular software services for intelligent workplace and resource management. The funding aims to accelerate Gingco's product roadmap and expand its market reach. Gingco's platform enables enterprises to...
