Ardian to Add Italian Business to Self-Storage Platform; Bridgepoint’s Fera Science Makes Mineral Play
Ardian announced the acquisition of an Italian self‑storage business, adding it to its pan‑European platform. The deal gives the platform operations in Italy, complementing existing assets in France and the UK. Meanwhile, Bridgepoint’s portfolio company Fera Science, which provides scientific testing for food, agriculture and the environment, is launching a mineral‑focused service line. The expansion positions Fera to serve mining companies seeking ESG‑compliant analysis.
Monomoy Agrees to Buy Jiffy Lube From Shell in $1.3bn Deal
Monomoy Capital Partners announced an agreement to acquire Jiffy Lube from Shell for $1.3 billion, including cash and debt assumption. The deal adds Jiffy Lube’s roughly 2,200 quick‑service locations to Monomoy’s growing automotive‑service portfolio. Closing is expected in the fourth quarter...
Altamont Capital Partners Invests in Key Container
Altamont Capital Partners has announced a strategic investment in Key Container, a provider of specialty and custom corrugated packaging. The capital infusion is aimed at accelerating Key Container's growth initiatives, including capacity expansion and technology upgrades. Altamont’s involvement brings both...
FFL Partners Forms Pioneer HOA
FFL Partners announced the creation of Pioneer HOA, a newly formed holding company designed to house its current and future investments in homeowners association (HOA) property‑management firms. The move consolidates a fragmented portfolio under a single corporate umbrella, simplifying governance...
Main Post to Sell Haircare Brand Not Your Mother’s to Henkel
Main Post, a private‑equity firm, is negotiating the sale of the haircare brand Not Your Mother’s to German consumer‑goods giant Henkel. The brand, founded in 2010 by Rocky and Bethany Pagliarulo, has built a reputation for natural, cruelty‑free products and...
Sports Investing Insights From Ian Charles, Theo Epstein, Josh Harris, José E. Feliciano
At PEI Group’s NEXUS 2026, private‑equity veterans Ian Charles (Arctos), Theo Epstein (26North), Josh Harris (Clearlake) and José E. Feliciano shared their outlook on sports investing. They highlighted accelerating franchise valuations, the premium placed on media‑rights and data‑analytics assets, and...
HIG Details Pipeline for Industrial Maintenance Biz Coriant; EQT, Ambienta in Water Treatment Deals
H.I.G. Capital disclosed a pipeline of investments targeting industrial‑maintenance specialist Coriant, signaling a strategic push into high‑margin service assets. Private‑equity firms EQT and Ambienta announced separate acquisitions in the water‑treatment sector, expanding their environmental‑services portfolios. Gurpreet Manku, CEO of Level 20,...
Lone Star Agrees to Buy Lonza’s Capsules and Health Ingredients Division
Private equity firm Lone Star has agreed to acquire Lonza's Capsules and Health Ingredients (CHI) division, which comprises hard empty capsules, dosage form solutions, and health ingredients. The transaction, valued at an undisclosed amount, adds a global manufacturing platform to...
EQT to Invest in Parent Company of Yorkshire Water
EQT, the global private‑equity firm, announced a strategic investment in the holding company that owns Yorkshire Water, one of the UK’s largest water and wastewater providers. The capital infusion is aimed at bolstering infrastructure upgrades and supporting long‑term service reliability...
Ambienta Buys Provider of Industrial Water Treatment and Recycling Services
Ambienta, a sustainability platform, announced the acquisition of Pieco, a provider of high‑performance industrial water‑treatment and recycling solutions. The deal gives Ambienta immediate access to Pieco’s patented membrane technologies and a global network of facilities across North America, Europe and...
Wynnchurch-Backed ORS Nasco Scoops up Industrial Wholesalers AD Member Supply and Alliance
ORS Nasco, a Wynnchurch‑backed industrial MRO wholesaler, announced the acquisition of two regional distributors, AD Member Supply and Alliance. The deal expands ORS Nasco's product footprint and adds a sizable customer base across the Midwest and Southeast. Integration is expected...
Greenbelt-Backed Saber Power Snaps up Bounds Construction
Saber Power, a Houston‑based electrical power system services firm, announced the acquisition of Bounds Construction. The deal, backed by private‑equity firm Greenbelt Capital, adds construction capabilities to Saber Power’s portfolio. By integrating Bounds’ expertise, Saber Power aims to broaden its...
Serent Invests in Health Tech Firm Saisystems
Serent, a private‑equity firm focused on technology, announced a strategic investment in health‑tech company Saisystems. The capital infusion is designed to accelerate Saisystems’ technology roadmap, speeding up product development and market rollout. While the exact amount was not disclosed, the...
BlackPeak Sells euShipments.com Stake to Austrian Post
BlackPeak has sold its stake in euShipments.com to Austrian Post, the national postal operator of Austria. euShipments.com provides e‑commerce logistics and fulfilment services to more than 1,300 online retailers across Europe. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed,...
PE Eyes Growth Opportunities in Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients: 5 Deals
Private equity firms are actively pursuing growth in the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) sector, with five recent transactions highlighted by Astorg, EQT, New Mountain Capital and TA Associates. The deals involve both acquisitions and divestitures of API manufacturing assets, reflecting...
Mutares Agrees to Sell inTime to Tawin Holdings Group
Mutares, the German private‑equity firm, has agreed to sell its European time‑critical logistics subsidiary, inTime, to Tawin Holdings Group. inTime provides ultra‑fast, same‑day and next‑hour delivery services across key European hubs. The divestiture aligns with Mutares’ strategy to streamline its...
Littlejohn Invests in Power Infrastructure Consulting Firm GDS Associates
Private‑equity firm Littlejohn & Co. has invested in GDS Associates, a power‑infrastructure consulting boutique. The capital infusion, terms undisclosed, aims to accelerate GDS’s growth in grid‑planning and renewable integration services. David Brian will remain president, preserving leadership continuity. The deal...
New PE Firm Synergy Sports Capital Debuts
Synergy Sports Capital, a newly launched private‑equity firm, announced its debut focusing on the lower‑middle‑market segment. The firm targets companies valued between $10 million and $100 million, with a particular emphasis on sports‑related businesses. Its leadership blends investment expertise with deep industry...
MacLean Power Systems and Power Grid Components Complete Merger
MacLean Power Systems and Power Grid Components have completed a merger, creating a larger power‑equipment platform. Blackstone Energy Transition Partners secured a majority stake in the combined entity, while Centerbridge Partners announced a fresh equity investment. The deal consolidates two...
Braemont-Backed Royal Cup to Take Farmer Brothers Coffee Private
Royal Cup, a US coffee and tea distributor, is partnering with private‑equity firm Braemont to acquire Farmer Brothers Coffee and take it private. The transaction will place Farmer Brothers under Royal Cup's ownership, creating a larger, integrated beverage platform. While...
Greenbriar-Backed West Star Aviation Snaps up Aircraft Maintenance Firm DCJet
West Star Aviation, a US‑based maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) provider for business aviation, announced the acquisition of DCJet, a niche aircraft maintenance firm. The deal, backed by private‑equity sponsor Greenbriar, expands West Star’s service footprint and adds specialized capabilities...
Carlyle’s Steve Wise Says the Market Is Open for Bigger, Higher-Quality Businesses; Cutting Edge Group Bets on Music From Movies...
Carlyle’s chief investment officer Steve Wise told investors that the private‑equity market is reopening, with a focus on acquiring larger, higher‑quality businesses after a period of caution. At the same time, Cutting Edge Group announced a strategic bet on music...
Peak Rock to Sell Spatial Business Systems to Blackstone-Backed Enverus
Peak Rock announced the sale of its Spatial Business Systems division to Enverus, the energy data analytics platform backed by Blackstone. The transaction, whose financial terms were not disclosed, transfers a suite of geospatial analytics tools to Enverus, expanding its...
Fulcrum Capital Partners Invests in Growth of GlassMasters Autoglass
Fulcrum Capital Partners announced a strategic investment in GlassMasters Autoglass, aiming to accelerate the company’s growth trajectory. The capital infusion, terms undisclosed, will support expansion of GlassMasters' service footprint across the United States. President and CEO Roger Tulk will steer...
SeaFort Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Doors Supplier Allmar
SeaFort Capital has purchased a majority stake in Allmar, a European doors supplier, marking its biggest foray into the building‑materials sector. The transaction was co‑financed by Roynat Equity Partners, which took a minority position alongside SeaFort. The deal provides Allmar...
PE-Backed Banijay Entertainment and All3Media to Merge
Banijay Entertainment and All3Media, both backed by private equity, announced a definitive merger that will combine their production assets under a single entity. The deal creates one of the world’s largest independent television and digital content houses, spanning scripted, unscripted...
Kohlberg-Backed Riveron Invests in AI and Data Tech Firm Cuesta Partners
Riveron, a private‑equity firm backed by Kohlberg, announced a strategic investment in AI and data‑technology company Cuesta Partners. The deal deepens Riveron's focus on high‑growth, data‑centric businesses. HIG Capital, which holds a minority stake in Riveron, supports the move through...
Pike Street-Backed US BioTek Merges with NutriPath Pathology
US BioTek Laboratories, a Shoreline, Washington functional lab specializing in advanced immunological and integrative diagnostics, announced a merger with NutriPath Pathology. The deal is backed by private‑equity firm Pike Street Capital, signaling a strategic consolidation in the clinical diagnostics space....
Aerospace and Defense Supply Chain Firm Aeromed Snags Investment From Gemspring
Supply chain firm Aeromed has secured an investment from private‑equity firm Gemspring. The capital will back Aeromed’s recent acquisitions of HITEK Electronic Materials Ltd., NorcaTec LLC, and Kit Pack Company, Inc., expanding its capabilities across aerospace and defense components. The...
Jacmel-Backed VTG Snaps up Vector Tech Group
Jacmel-backed VTG, an IT, security and cloud services firm headquartered in Freeland, Michigan, has completed the acquisition of Vector Tech Group. The deal adds Vector Tech's specialized capabilities to VTG's existing portfolio, broadening its service offering across the region. By...
ArcLight Names Gary Lambert as Senior Advisor
ArcLight Capital Partners announced the appointment of Gary Lambert as a senior advisor. Lambert previously served as CEO of Competitive Power Ventures, where he led multiple renewable energy transactions. His addition brings deep expertise in power generation financing and M&A....
BCI, Norges Bank and Brookfield Launch Northview Energy
BCI, Norway's sovereign wealth fund Norges Bank, and Brookfield Asset Management have announced the formation of Northview Energy, a new renewable‑energy platform. The venture will be equally funded and owned, with each partner holding a one‑third stake. Northview aims to...
PE-Backed 360training.com Acquires Select Assets of Canadian Food Safety Group
360training.com, backed by private‑equity investors, announced the acquisition of select assets from Canadian Food Safety Group, a Calgary‑based provider of online food‑handler certification. The deal gives 360training access to CFSG's digital curriculum, client base, and regulatory relationships across Canada. The...
Brookfield’s David Nowak: Operational Improvements at Portcos Key; CCMP Capital Seeks to Sell a Commercial Facilities Service Provider
David Nowak, president of Brookfield Asset Management’s private‑equity arm, said operational improvements in portfolio companies will separate winners from losers in the sector. He stressed that post‑deal value creation, rather than just deal sourcing, is the decisive factor. Meanwhile, CCMP...
Gryphon Investors Backs HR Tech Firm HRSoft
Gryphon Investors has announced a new investment in HR tech provider HRSoft, leading the latest financing round. Existing backer Bow River Capital will retain a minority stake, signaling continued confidence in the company’s growth trajectory. The capital infusion is expected...
Resurgens Backs Vacation Rental Operations Platform Breezeway
Resurgens Capital has invested in Breezeway, a cloud‑based platform that streamlines vacation‑rental operations. The capital infusion will enable Breezeway to broaden its product suite, deepen artificial‑intelligence capabilities, and accelerate the scaling of its global footprint. The move positions the company...
CCMP at Early-Stage Sale Process for Facilities Manager BGIS, Sources Say
Canadian facilities‑management firm BGIS has entered an early‑stage sale process led by private‑equity sponsor CCMP. Sources indicate the transaction could be priced at roughly 12 times EBITDA, valuing the business near $2.2 billion. The move reflects heightened interest in stable, cash‑generating...
Ardian Agrees to Sell Nova Reperta Stake to Tilleghem
Ardian has agreed to sell its stake in Nova Reperta, a boutique management consulting firm, to Tilleghem. The transaction marks Ardian’s exit from the consultancy’s capital structure, transferring ownership to the Tilleghem group. Details of the deal size were not...
Orion, CGF and Exiro Partner in $200m Investment in Manitoba’s Thompson Mine Complex
Orion Resource Partners, CGF Resources and Exiro Minerals have pledged up to $200 million to revitalize Manitoba’s Thompson Mine Complex. The three firms have created a joint venture, Exiro Nickel Company, to channel the capital alongside mining giant Vale. The partnership...
Trilogy Capital-Backed SSRG Snaps up Elite Residential Concierge
Security and risk management firm SSRG, backed by Trilogy Capital, announced the acquisition of Elite Residential Concierge. The deal adds residential concierge services to SSRG’s portfolio, broadening its offering beyond traditional security. Based in Calgary, SSRG aims to integrate Elite’s...
Gemspring Expands Investment in Construction Tech Firm Sitemetric
Gemspring Capital announced an expanded investment in construction‑technology firm Sitemetric. The additional capital is earmarked for accelerating product innovation, extending the company’s geographic footprint, and bolstering service capabilities. Sitemetric plans to leverage the funds to scale its platform as demand...
Lone Star Completes Sale of SPX Flow to ITT for over $4.7bn
Private equity firm Lone Star has finalized the sale of SPX Flow to industrial conglomerate ITT for more than $4.7 billion. The deal ends Lone Star’s roughly 18‑month ownership after it took the fluid‑technology company private in April 2022. ITT will integrate...
Littlejohn Taps Shant Mardirossian as Managing Director and COO
Littlejohn & Co. announced Shant Mardirossian as its first managing director and chief operating officer. The newly created position will report directly to the firm’s managing partners and coordinate finance, legal, compliance, operations, and investor‑relations functions. Mardirossian’s mandate includes driving...
Meritus Gas Subsidiary Picks up Greens Welding Supply
Meritus Gas Partners’ subsidiary announced the acquisition of Greens Welding Supply, a move that broadens its product portfolio beyond natural gas distribution. The deal, backed by private‑equity firm AEA Investors, marks the first foray of the gas company into the...
BCP Sells United Utility Services to Sandbrook
BCP has completed the sale of United Utility Services to investment firm Sandbrook. United Utility Services provides end‑to‑end asset lifecycle support for utilities, cooperatives and municipalities. The transaction transfers ownership of a niche infrastructure service provider to a buyer with...
Sverica Promotes Michael Dougherty to Partner and Doug Patrican to Principal
Sverica announced that Michael Dougherty has been elevated to partner, while Doug Patrican has been promoted to principal. The firm also welcomed Matt Johnson as a new principal. These moves expand the firm’s senior leadership team across its core practice...
Falfurrias-Backed Woven Solutions Acquires Government Consultancy Valence
Woven Solutions, a Reston‑based software provider for the national security community, announced the acquisition of Valence, a government consultancy. The deal is backed by private‑equity firm Falfurrias Capital Partners, which has been fueling Woven's expansion. Valence brings deep advisory expertise...
Kinderhook, Renovus, Revelstoke Eye Hospice Care; QC Capital Invests in Pediatric Telemedicine
QC Capital Group announced an investment in My Pediatric Doctor, a U.S.-based urgent‑care pediatric telemedicine provider. The funding will accelerate the platform’s national rollout and enhance its virtual‑care technology. This deal highlights rising investor appetite for digital‑health solutions that meet...
DPI Names Sofiane Lahmar as New CEO
Digital Performance International (DPI) announced Sofiane Lahmar as its new chief executive officer. Lahmar, who joined DPI in 2010 as a senior partner, has risen through the firm’s ranks over the past decade. The board highlighted his deep client relationships...
Searchlight and Abry to Take IoT Company Kore Private for $726m
Searchlight Capital Partners and Abry Partners announced a joint acquisition of IoT platform provider Kore, taking the company private for approximately $726 million. The deal values Kore at $9.25 per share, covering all outstanding shares not already owned by the investors....
