Multiples PE-Backed Zenex Animal Health Picks up Netherlands-Based VievePharm
Zenex Animal Health, backed by private equity, announced the acquisition of Netherlands‑based VievePharm. VievePharm is known for its phytogenic formulations targeting livestock, equine and pet care markets. The deal expands Zenex's product range into natural, plant‑based solutions and adds a foothold in the European animal‑health sector. Details on the transaction value were not disclosed, but the move signals a strategic push toward sustainable animal‑health offerings.
Wise Equity to Invest in Vending Machine Manufacturer FAS International
Wise Equity announced a strategic investment in FAS International, a leading vending‑machine manufacturer. FAS reported 2025 revenues above €58 million and an EBITDA margin exceeding 20 percent, underscoring strong profitability. The capital infusion is expected to accelerate product development and geographic expansion....
Investcorp’s Owen Li: Family Law More Insulated From AI Disruption; Partners Group to Exit Data Center Platform at $4bn
Partners Group has agreed to sell its pan‑Nordic data‑center platform atNorth to the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) and Equinix for roughly $4 billion. The transaction gives Equinix a larger European footprint while CPPIB deepens its infrastructure exposure. In a...
Investindustrial-Backed Grupo Alacant Agrees to Buy Silver Pail
Investindustrial-backed Grupo Alacant has signed an agreement to acquire Silver Pail, creating a combined entity with roughly €300 million in annual revenue. The transaction, supported by private‑equity firm Investindustrial, signals a strategic push to broaden Grupo Alacant’s service offerings. Silver Pail...
Private Equity’s Expanding Playbook: Accounting and Consulting Firms
Private equity firms are increasingly targeting the fragmented accounting and consulting sector, where tens of thousands of CPA practices present a ripe consolidation landscape. Investors aim to roll up these firms into national platforms that can leverage scale, technology, and...
Trive Capital Invests in Rolfson Oil
Trive Capital has injected capital into Rolfson Oil, a regional fuel distributor. Shortly after the investment, Rolfson completed the acquisition of Flint Logistics Group, an Oklahoma City‑based fuel, oil and lubricant provider. The deal broadens Rolfson’s product portfolio and geographic...
EQT Sells Remaining Shares in Azelis for €190m
Private equity firm EQT has sold its remaining stake in Azelis, a specialist chemicals and food ingredients services provider, for €190 million. The transaction completes EQT's full exit from the company, which it helped grow through multiple funding rounds. The cash...
Encore Promotes Paul Rivenburgh to Managing Director
Encore announced the promotion of Paul Rivenburgh to Managing Director, elevating him from his associate role that began in 2016. The move underscores the firm’s focus on advancing internal talent as it expands its investment platform. Rivenburgh’s new title places...
Tonka Bay Backs Home Services Marketing Platform Camp Digital
Home‑services marketing platform Camp Digital announced that it has secured backing from venture firm Tonka Bay. The investment will support the company’s growth and product development. Founder and CEO Katie Donovan and COO Meg Stapleton will remain at the helm,...
Baird Invests in Digital Safety Services Firm AutoLoto
Baird's recent investment in AutoLoto will fund the expansion of its automated worker safety platform for the built environment. The capital will enable broader product development, integration of advanced sensors, and faster market entry across North America and Europe. With...
Renovus-Backed Definian Acquires Data Analytics Consultancy Incite
Definian, a Chicago‑based data solutions provider backed by private‑equity firm Renovus, announced the acquisition of Incite, a boutique data‑analytics consultancy. The deal broadens Definian’s service portfolio by integrating Incite’s advanced analytics capabilities and adds a range of new industry clients....
NorthCurrent-Backed On Track Picks up Carey’s Seamless Gutters & Overhead Doors
On Track Partners, a Florida‑based residential and commercial garage‑door specialist backed by NorthCurrent, has acquired Carey’s Seamless Gutters & Overhead Doors. The purchase expands On Track’s service portfolio to include gutter installation and overhead‑door solutions. The deal adds roughly 200...
Charlesbank-Backed Velocity One Snaps up Kaney Aerospace
Velocity One, a Charlesbank‑backed aerospace and defense platform, announced the acquisition of Kaney Aerospace. The deal expands Velocity One’s portfolio of specialized firms in power systems, navigation, and precision‑engineered components. By integrating Kaney’s capabilities, the platform aims to strengthen its...
‘We’re Not Selling Assets in Order to Hit the Payroll,’ CalPERS’ Marcie Frost Said at NEXUS 2026; Josh Harris Pursues...
At NEXUS 2026 CalPERS chief investment officer Marcie Frost assured members that the pension fund will not sell assets to meet payroll obligations, emphasizing a long‑term investment focus. In the same forum, 26North founder Josh Harris described a strategy of...
TriWest Capital Exits Peloton Computer Enterprises
TriWest Capital has completed its exit from Peloton Computer Enterprises, selling its entire stake as part of a broader recapitalization. The transaction was orchestrated by the Carlyle Group, which now holds a controlling interest in Peloton. The deal provides TriWest...
ONCAP-Backed Komar Industries Acquires Waste Services Firm Metro
Komar Industries, a Columbus‑based designer of waste‑processing equipment, announced the acquisition of Metro, a regional waste services firm. The transaction is financially supported by ONCAP, the private‑equity arm of One Equity Partners. The deal expands Komar's geographic reach into the...
Genstar-Backed Docupace Acquires Fintech Firm InvestEdge
Docupace, a Genstar‑backed provider of AI‑enabled back‑office and compliance software for wealth‑management firms, announced the acquisition of fintech company InvestEdge. The deal adds InvestEdge’s investment‑analytics and data‑integration capabilities to Docupace’s existing platform. By merging the two technologies, Docupace aims to...
Fusion Capital-Backed Tavoron Picks up Factory Automation Distributor Doig Corp
Tavoron, a Minnesota‑based automation and robotics provider backed by Fusion Capital, announced the acquisition of Doig Corp, a regional factory automation distributor. The deal broadens Tavoron's sales network across the Upper Midwest and adds Doig's established customer base in metal‑working...
NEXUS Panelists: Lack of Exits, Compressed PE Returns Complicating LP-GP Dynamics
At PEI Group’s NEXUS 2026 conference, Mike Lazorik of Texas TRS warned that the alignment between limited partners (LPs) and general partners (GPs) has become increasingly fraught. He cited a sharp decline in exit opportunities and compressed private‑equity returns as...
Gemspring Sells Security 101 to Morgan Stanley
Gemspring has sold its stake in the cybersecurity startup Security 101 to Morgan Stanley. Gemspring originally invested in Security 101 in 2021, and the transaction marks its exit from the venture. The acquisition gives Morgan Stanley full ownership of the...
Thoma Bravo’s Holden Spaht, Anastasia Titarchuk of New York State’s Common Retirement Fund, 26North’s Josh Harris Speak at PEI Group’s...
The PEI Group launched its NEXUS 2026 summit with a high‑profile speaker roster. Thoma Bravo’s Holden Spaht joined Anastasia Titarchuk of New York State’s Common Retirement Fund and 26North’s Josh Harris on the opening panel. The event gathers private‑equity leaders,...
Brookfield-Backed Rockpoint Gas Storage Closes C$459 Million Secondary Offering
Brookfield-backed Rockpoint Gas Storage completed a secondary offering, selling 16.4 million shares at C$28 per share. The transaction generated approximately C$459 million in gross proceeds, including shares issued under an over‑allotment option. The capital raise bolsters the company’s balance sheet and funds...
26North’s Josh Harris: Retail Capital Presents ‘Recipe for Problems’
At the PEI Group’s NEXUS 2026 conference, 26North veteran Josh Harris warned that blending unaccredited retail investors with traditional wealth capital in private‑market vehicles creates a regulatory mismatch. He argued that differing oversight levels could spark investor backlash and damage the...
Parex Submits Rival Bid for Catalyst-Backed Frontera’s Colombian Upstream Business
Parex has submitted a rival cash offer of $500 million to acquire Frontera Petroleum International Holdings, targeting its Colombian upstream oil assets. The bid challenges the existing partnership between Frontera and Catalyst, which currently backs the business. If successful, the transaction...
ASC-Backed CampusWorks Merges with College Consulting Firm Dynamic Campus
CampusWorks, a Sarasota‑based higher‑education consulting firm backed by private equity firm ASC, announced its merger with Dynamic Campus, a complementary college consulting provider. The combined entity will pool expertise in enrollment management, student success, and operational efficiency to serve a...
Arcline to Invest in Hydraulics International Inc
Private equity firm Arcline Investment Management announced a strategic investment in Hydraulics International Inc., a supplier of hydraulic and fluid power solutions for defense and industrial markets. The deal will provide HII with capital to expand its product portfolio and...
Shamrock Snaps up Creative Agency Mutiny
Shamrock has agreed to acquire Mutiny, a creative agency originally launched by Trailer Park Group in 2021. The deal transfers ownership of Mutiny’s brand, talent, and client portfolio to Shamrock. The acquisition expands Shamrock’s capabilities in digital‑first marketing and adds several high‑growth...
Topspin Injects Capital in Manufacturer Grid
Topspin has injected capital into Grid, a manufacturer supplying fitness equipment to chains, YMCAs, schools, country clubs, healthcare facilities, and workplaces. The funding, reported as a multi‑million‑dollar round, aims to boost Grid’s production capacity and product innovation. Grid’s broad customer...