Gemspring-Backed Midland Industries Acquires Manufacturer TSI
Midland Industries, a Kansas City‑based distributor and manufacturer of fittings, valves, hose and clamps, announced the acquisition of TSI, a complementary manufacturer. The deal is backed by private‑equity firm Gemspring, which has been supporting Midland’s growth strategy. By absorbing TSI’s product lines, Midland expands its catalog and strengthens its foothold in the industrial components market. The transaction underscores a broader trend of consolidation among U.S. industrial distributors seeking scale and supply‑chain resilience.
Gryphon-Backed Fortreum Acquires Compliance Platform Kovr.AI
Fortreum, a Virginia‑based cybersecurity assessment and advisory firm backed by Gryphon, announced the acquisition of compliance automation platform Kovr.AI. The deal expands Fortreum’s portfolio beyond risk assessments into continuous regulatory compliance monitoring. Kovr.AI’s AI‑driven engine will be integrated with Fortreum’s...
Afterburner Capital and Council Capital Exit Home Care Provider Advanced Care Partners
Afterburner Capital and Council Capital have exited their investments in Advanced Care Partners, a home‑care provider serving seniors across the United States. The firms did not disclose the transaction price or the identity of the buyer. The exit follows a...
Mill Point-Backed AeriTek Acquires Continental Refrigerator and National Comfort Products Brands
AeriTek, a Georgia‑based provider of commercial refrigeration and foodservice equipment, announced the acquisition of the Continental Refrigerator and National Comfort Products brands. The deal, backed by private‑equity firm Mill Point Capital, adds two established product lines to AeriTek’s portfolio. By...
Exclusive: Topspin Targets Founder-Led Consumer Businesses After Closing Third Fund
Topspin has closed its third venture fund, aiming to allocate roughly half of its investments to the consumer value chain and the other half to consumer products and services. The firm emphasizes founder‑led businesses, seeking to back entrepreneurs who own...
Battery Ventures’ Zak Ewen: Software Company Value in ‘More than Just the Product’
Battery Ventures partner Zak Ewen told PE Hub that a software company’s worth extends beyond its code. He argues that firms with deep end‑market expertise, strong customer relationships, and valuable data are more resilient to AI‑driven disintermediation. Investors, therefore, should...
AEI Industrial-Backed ATC Group Acquires Aerospace Repair Firm PAS MRO
ATC Group, a global provider of component maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services, announced the acquisition of PAS MRO, a specialist aerospace repair firm. The deal, backed by private‑equity sponsor AEI Industrial, expands ATC's service portfolio and geographic reach. PAS...
Exclusive: CMEP Lines up Sale of Specialty Chemicals Manufacturer GracoRoberts, Sources Say
CM Equity Partners, which acquired GracoRoberts in 2015, is preparing to sell the specialty chemicals manufacturer. GracoRoberts, formerly part of Graco Supply & Integrated Services, produces industrial chemicals and fluid solutions for various sectors. The potential transaction aligns with a...
Francisco Partners to Take Blackline Safety Corp Private for $850m
Francisco Partners announced a definitive agreement to acquire Blackline Safety Corp for approximately $850 million, taking the public safety‑technology company private. The deal, structured as a cash transaction, will be financed by the private‑equity firm and its co‑investors. Closing is projected...
CenterGate Invests in Spartaco Tool Group
CenterGate Capital has announced a strategic investment in Spartaco Tool Group, the parent of several professional‑tool brands such as Jameson Tools, Huskie Tools, Ronin, Jameson Tactical Lighting, Tiiger and Bulldog Bender. The infusion of capital is aimed at accelerating Spartaco’s...
Arcline-Backed Arxis Prices IPO
Arxis, a Simi Valley‑based maker of electronic and mechanical engineered components, announced the pricing of its initial public offering. The company is backed by private‑equity firm Arcline, which has helped position the business for a public market debut. While specific...
Frazier Healthcare Partners Taps Randy Hyun for Exec in Residence
Frazier Healthcare Partners has appointed Randy Hyun as an executive in residence, a role designed to scout and evaluate new investment opportunities. Hyun will concentrate specifically on the pharmacy services sector, leveraging his industry experience to identify high‑growth targets. The...
ATL Partners-Backed Aero Accessories Picks up NGA and Tri-County Aerospace
Aero Accessories, backed by private equity firm ATL Partners, announced the acquisition of two aerospace component specialists, NGA and Tri-County Aerospace. NGA, founded in 2010, and Tri-County, founded in 2003, both focus on component rewind and repair services for commercial...
Littlejohn Capital Completes Sale of Maysteel Industries; Mountaingate and Coral Tree Among Firms Investing in Digital Marketing Sector
Littlejohn Capital has finalized the divestiture of Maysteel Industries, exiting its position in the steel fabrication business. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed, but the sale underscores Littlejohn’s strategy to recycle capital into higher‑growth opportunities. Meanwhile, private‑equity firms...
Ansor-Backed FourCentric Picks up Clarity Consulting Associates
FourCentric, a UK management‑consulting firm backed by private‑equity sponsor Ansor, announced the acquisition of Clarity Consulting Associates (CCA). CCA specializes in advisory services for NHS organisations, local authorities, and private and charitable entities. The deal expands FourCentric’s public‑sector footprint and...
Oaktree-Backed GA Group Scoops up G2 Capital Advisors
GA Group, a provider of advisory, valuation, field exam, liquidation and real estate services, announced the acquisition of G2 Capital Advisors. The deal is backed by private‑equity firm Oaktree Capital, underscoring its confidence in GA Group’s growth strategy. By integrating...
BPOC Sells Medical Device Firm Midwest Products & Engineering
BPOC has finalized the sale of its medical‑device subsidiary, Midwest Products & Engineering, to private‑equity firm Graham Partners. The transaction transfers ownership of Midwest's manufacturing capabilities and client base to the new buyer. BPOC will use proceeds to refocus on...
Blackstone and TPG Complete Take-Private Buyout of Women’s Health Firm Hologic
Blackstone and TPG have completed the take‑private acquisition of Hologic, a leading women's health diagnostics company. The transaction values Hologic in the multi‑billion‑dollar range, reflecting strong demand for health‑tech assets. A subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and an...
H.I.G.-backed Vernacare Scoops up Eakin Surgical
Vernacare, backed by private equity firm H.I.G., announced the acquisition of Eakin Surgical, a UK manufacturer of single‑use surgical instruments and procedure solutions. The deal adds a proven line of disposable tools to Vernacare’s existing portfolio, strengthening its foothold in...
Agilitas Agrees to Sell Integris Composites to Triton Partners
Agilitas has agreed to sell its Integris Composites business to private‑equity firm Triton Partners. Integris specializes in custom, high‑performance lightweight composites designed for survivability in hostile environments. The transaction, though undisclosed financially, aligns with Agilitas’ strategy to streamline its portfolio...
Round Hill Appoints Chad Doerge as President and Deputy CEO
Round Hill has named Chad Doerge president and deputy CEO, succeeding his tenure as president and chief revenue officer at AI‑driven analytics firm Aiera. The appointment signals Round Hill’s focus on expanding its data‑centric investment capabilities. Doerge brings a track...
Sound Growth Partners Among PE Firms Finding Opportunities with Roofing Services; Yangge Seaman and Julia Wittlin Feature in Women in...
Sound Growth Partners is emerging as a leading private‑equity player targeting the roofing services sector, joining peers such as Norea Capital, Bertram Capital and Soundcore Capital Partners in a wave of 2026 deals. The firm’s focus reflects broader investor confidence...
Heartwood-Backed VitalSpace Acquires Manufacturer BIG Enterprises
Heartwood-backed VitalSpace announced the acquisition of manufacturing firm BIG Enterprises, expanding its modular solutions portfolio. The deal, terms undisclosed, adds BIG Enterprises' production capacity and established client base to VitalSpace's platform. VitalSpace aims to integrate BIG's manufacturing expertise to accelerate...
Gamut to Acquire Acousti Engineering Company From Ardian
Construction services firm Gamut announced the acquisition of Acousti Engineering Company from private‑equity owner Ardian. Acousti specializes in ceiling, drywall, and flooring solutions for institutional and commercial customers throughout the southeastern United States. The transaction broadens Gamut’s product portfolio and...
Gulf Coast Midstream Partners Inks Investment From Black Bay
Gulf Coast Midstream Partners announced a strategic investment from Black Bay Capital to fund the first phase of its Nash Energy Storage Hub. The capital will accelerate construction of a 100 MW battery facility in the Gulf Coast region, positioning GCMP...
Exclusive: Astorg’s Mid-Cap Co-Head Edouard Pillot to Leave Firm
Astorg announced that Edouard Pillot, co‑head of its mid‑cap private‑equity team, will depart the firm. Lionel de Posson, Pillot’s fellow co‑head, will assume sole leadership of the mid‑cap unit. The change follows an internal restructuring aimed at streamlining decision‑making. Astorg...
PE Eyes Growth in Hospice Care Platforms: 5 Deals
Private equity firms are intensifying focus on hospice care platforms, with five notable deals reported this quarter. Kinderhook, Renovus and Revelstoke are among the investors leading the charge, targeting fragmented providers to build scalable platforms. The surge reflects broader demographic...
Retired Vice Admiral William Hilarides Finds Calling as PE Backs Defense Industry
Retired Vice Admiral William Hilarides has taken a senior role at Ventus Industrial, a private‑equity‑backed firm targeting the defense industrial base. He says his mission is to accelerate shipbuilding capacity and help portfolio companies produce at the pace the Navy...
Miura, Mindful Capital Agree to Sell Italcer
Miura and Mindful Capital have agreed to sell Italcer to Wienerberger, the Austrian‑listed brick and building‑materials leader. The transaction details, including the purchase price, were not disclosed, but the deal aligns with Wienerberger’s strategy to broaden its geographic reach. Italcer,...
Water Infra in Vogue as Ambienta’s NDA Makes Add-On; Hg Seeks AI Adoption at Portcos via New Initiative
Water infrastructure is emerging as a hot‑spot for private‑equity investment, driven by stable cash flows and climate‑related demand. Ambienta has signed a non‑disclosure agreement to pursue an add‑on acquisition in the sector, signaling confidence in further consolidation. Meanwhile, Hg announced...
Main Capital-Backed TMA Picks up HR Tech Business STYR
TMA, backed by Main Capital Partners, has acquired HR‑tech firm STYR, marking its third deal since the firms teamed up in December 2024. The transaction expands TMA’s portfolio into AI‑driven talent management solutions and leverages Main Capital’s private‑equity resources. By...
Ambienta Portco No Dig Alliance Buys Suomen Putkisto Palvelu
Ambienta’s No Dig Alliance, a portfolio company focused on trenchless solutions, announced the acquisition of Finnish specialist Suomen Putkisto Palvelu (SPP). SPP provides manhole rehabilitation, underground water pipe services, and advanced lining for stormwater and wastewater basins. The deal gives...
How GPs and LPs View AI Disruption: Thoma Bravo’s Holden Spaht and New York’s Anastasia Titarchuk
At the PEI Group’s NEXUS 2026 summit, Thoma Bravo partner Holden Spaht and New York‑based LP specialist Anastasia Titarchuk discussed how artificial‑intelligence disruption is reshaping private‑equity dynamics. Both highlighted accelerating deal flow in AI‑enabled software and the need for deeper technical diligence....
Crestview-Backed OneMagnify Acquires Optimal’s Performance Marketing Business
OneMagnify, a Detroit‑based AI‑enabled marketing firm backed by Crestview Partners, announced the acquisition of Optimal’s performance‑marketing business. The deal adds Optimal’s client roster, technology stack, and talent to OneMagnify’s existing platform. Integration aims to broaden service offerings and accelerate growth...
EQT-Backed Scale Microgrids Scoops up Reload
Scale Microgrids, a private‑equity‑backed provider of advanced energy solutions, announced the acquisition of Reload, a developer of microgrid and storage technology. The deal, financed by EQT, expands Scale’s product suite and geographic reach, particularly in Europe. Reload’s platform adds modular...
L Squared Snaps up Functional Devices
L Squared has completed the acquisition of Functional Devices, a move that broadens its footprint in the industrial IoT sector. Mark Fernandes, Functional Devices' president and CEO, along with the existing leadership team, invested in the transaction and will continue...
Frazier Healthcare-Backed RevSpring Acquires Healthcare Tech Firm TrustCommerce
RevSpring, a revenue‑cycle management platform backed by Frazier Healthcare, announced the acquisition of healthcare‑technology firm TrustCommerce. The deal was sourced from Waud Capital Partners, which acted as the seller. TrustCommerce brings a robust payment‑processing suite that complements RevSpring's existing billing...
Lone View-Backed CargoSprint Acquires Dray Dog
Atlanta‑based CargoSprint, a cargo‑industry software provider, announced the acquisition of Dray Dog, a drayage‑focused platform. The deal is backed by Lone View, the venture firm that previously funded CargoSprint. By combining Dray Dog’s real‑time drayage capabilities with CargoSprint’s broader freight...
Extens-Backed Orthalis Picks up Dentalsoft
Orthalis, backed by private equity firm Extens, announced the acquisition of Dentalsoft, a specialist orthodontic software provider. The purchase creates a new entity, SignalSoft Développement, focused on delivering software services to orthodontic professionals. By integrating Dentalsoft’s tools, Orthalis expands its...
Greenbriar to Acquire AIT Worldwide Logistics
Greenbriar Capital Partners announced it will acquire AIT Worldwide Logistics, a global freight forwarding firm. The transaction will be financed by Greenbriar’s existing investors, with The Jordan Company, the private equity backer of Greenbriar, set to exit upon closing. The...
Argosy Portcos Diverse Logistics and Pulse Final Mile Merge
Argosy Capital has combined its two portfolio companies, Diverse Logistics and Pulse Final Mile, into a single entity. The merger unites Diverse’s Tampa‑based freight expertise with Pulse’s Anaheim‑based last‑mile delivery network. The integrated operation is positioned to offer end‑to‑end logistics...
Kinderhook-Backed Eagle Leasing Acquires West Brothers Trailers and Containers4Less
Eagle Leasing, backed by private‑equity firm Kinderhook Capital, announced the acquisition of West Brothers Trailers and Containers4Less. The deal adds West Brothers' trailer and container inventory to Eagle Leasing’s portfolio, broadening its service offering. Eagle Leasing operates within the Rent‑A‑Container...
GenNx360 Invests in Testing Services Firm NVI
GenNx360 has announced a strategic investment in NVI, a testing services firm that caters to energy infrastructure, industrial manufacturing, power generation, marine, and data center markets. The capital infusion is positioned to accelerate NVI’s growth and broaden its service footprint...
Blackstone to Acquire Home Services Firm Champions Group From Odyssey
Blackstone announced a definitive agreement to acquire Champions Group, a leading home‑services provider, from Odyssey. The transaction includes a minority equity stake retained by Odyssey and the company’s management, ensuring continued alignment of interests. Financial terms were not disclosed, but...
Apollo, Blackstone, KKR and Others Are Investing Heavily in Data Center Infrastructure; Healthcare Education Attracts Private Equity
Private equity giants including KKR, Apollo and Blackstone are accelerating investments in data center infrastructure, reflecting surging demand for cloud and edge services. KKR recently pledged an additional $1.5 billion equity to Global Technical Realty, a European build‑to‑suit data‑center platform it...
Apollo to Invest in Canadian Fitness Company GoodLife Group
Apollo Global Management has entered a strategic partnership with GoodLife Group, Canada’s largest fitness operator, by investing an undisclosed amount as a minority shareholder. The deal leaves the core leadership unchanged, with founder David “Patch” Patchell‑Evens remaining chairman and Jeff...
Blackstone and EQT to Acquire Spanish Waste Business Urbaser for €5.6bn
Blackstone and EQT have agreed to acquire Spain’s waste‑management firm Urbaser for an enterprise value of €5.6 billion. The purchase price reflects an 11‑times multiple of the company’s projected 2025 EBITDA, underscoring strong confidence in the sector’s cash flow generation. The...
I Squared-Backed Ezee Fiber Acquires Dayton, Texas Operations
Private equity‑backed Ezee Fiber has purchased the Dayton, Texas fiber assets of DayNet, adding 76 miles of municipal‑built infrastructure to its portfolio. The network, constructed by the city in 2022, serves residential customers across the community. No financial details were...
MPE Partners Sells MSHS and Pacific Power Group
MPE Partners has completed the sale of MSHS and Pacific Power Group, a combined entity that provides maintenance, repair and overhaul services for power generation, marine propulsion and national security applications. The merged firm, led by President and CEO David...
Trinity Hunt-Backed Supreme Group Snaps up Healthcare Creative Agency Broth
Supreme Group, a healthcare and life‑sciences marketing platform backed by Trinity Hunt Partners, has acquired New York‑based creative agency Broth. Broth, founded in 2018, serves as the agency of record for several leading pharma and biotech brands. The terms of the...