Private Equity

Key Container Receives Growth Investment To Expand Northeast Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 1:40 PM

Altamont Capital Partners has announced an investment in Key Container Corporation, a New England-based manufacturer of specialty and custom corrugated packaging products. The deal is designed to support the company’s continued growth and expansion across the Northeast while building a scaled regional platform in the corrugated packaging sector.

Axiom Equity: Second Flagship Fund Closes Above Hard Cap For Private Equity Firm

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 7:37 AM

Axiom Equity, a private equity firm focused on scaling high-growth B2B software companies in the lower middle market across the UK and Ireland, announced the final close of Axiom Equity Fund II above its hard cap. The fund was oversubscribed and completed in a single closing without a formal fundraising process, finishing materially above its original target.

Lonza: Lone Star Funds To Acquire Capsules & Health Ingredients Division

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 12:11 AM

Lonza Group AG has agreed to sell its Capsules & Health Ingredients (CHI) division to an affiliate of Lone Star Fund XII, L.P., marking a strategic shift that will position the business as a standalone global platform focused on pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and nutrition ingredient markets. As part of the transaction, Lonza will retain a 40% equity stake in the business. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

ORS Nasco Acquires AD Member Supply And Alliance Distribution Partners

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 12:08 AM

ORS Nasco, a wholesaler of industrial maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products, has acquired assets associated with AD Industries’ AD Member Supply unit and Alliance Distribution Partners as part of its ongoing expansion strategy.

Global Infrastructure Partners To Buy Airport Ground Support Equipment Lessor TCR

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 6, 2026

Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a part of BlackRock, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire TCR, the world’s largest independent lessor of airport ground support equipment, from 3i Infrastructure plc. Members of TCR’s management team will also invest alongside GIP as part of the transaction.

EQT Real Estate: 25-Property U.S. Logistics Portfolio Acquisition From Mapletree

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 6, 2026

EQT Real Estate announced that its EQT Real Estate Industrial Value Fund VI has acquired a portfolio of 25 logistics properties totaling more than 4.3 million square feet across major U.S. industrial markets from Mapletree Investments.

GDS Associates Partners With Littlejohn To Support Next Phase Of Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 6, 2026

Littlejohn & Co., a private investment firm based in Greenwich, Connecticut, has announced a strategic partnership with GDS Associates, a consulting and advisory firm serving the U.S. electric utility industry. The collaboration is designed to support the next stage of growth for GDS and expand its capabilities as utilities confront major changes across the power grid.

HRSoft: Majority Investment From Gryphon Investors

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 6, 2026

Gryphon Investors announced it has completed a majority investment in HRSoft, a provider of enterprise compensation management software designed to help organizations manage complex pay programs. Existing investor Bow River Capital will retain a minority stake in the company, while the current executive team, led by CEO Joe Poxson, will continue to manage the business.

Portside: New Investment Raised From Vista Equity And Brandon Holden Named As Chief Executive Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 6, 2026

Portside, a provider of cloud-based software solutions for the global aviation industry, announced a new investment from Vista Equity Partners to accelerate platform integration, advance its AI-enabled product roadmap, and expand its global go-to-market capabilities. Existing investor Insight Partners will remain a significant shareholder in the company.

HighBrook Investors: $266 Million Raised For Inaugural Data Center Fund Targeting Northern Virginia Development

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 6, 2026

HighBrook Investors has closed its inaugural data center fund, HighBrook US DCF, LP, with $266 million in total commitments. The private equity real estate firm said the vehicle will support the development of data center assets in Northern Virginia, one of the world’s most prominent digital infrastructure hubs.

Sound Point Capital: $1.5 Billion Raised For Strategic Capital Fund III

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 6, 2026

Sound Point Capital Management announced the final close of Strategic Capital Fund III with $1.5 billion in total capital commitments, reaching the fund’s hard cap after being substantially oversubscribed.

Investcorp: $1.25 Billion Raised For Second GP Staking Fund

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 6, 2026

Investcorp announced that its GP staking arm, Investcorp Strategic Capital Group (ISCG), has closed its second flagship vehicle, Investcorp Strategic Capital Partners II (ISCP II), and associated vehicles, with commitments totaling more than $1.25 billion.

Specialty Fenestration Group Acquired By Victor Capital Partners

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 5, 2026

Specialty Fenestration Group, a Houston-based specialty fenestration platform and portfolio company of River Associates Investments, has been acquired by Victor Capital Partners. The transaction was advised by BlackArch Partners, which served as the company’s exclusive financial advisor.

Yellow Stripes Capital: Majority Stake Acquired In NoblQ

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 5, 2026

Yellow Stripes Capital, a private investment firm based in Dublin, Ohio, has acquired a majority stake in NoblQ, a fast-growing global digital transformation company. The partnership positions NoblQ to accelerate AI-enabled enterprise modernization and expand its global delivery footprint.

Waterland Private Equity Enters Strategic Partnership With Palletways

By Amit Chowdhry ● Mar 5, 2026

European private equity firm Waterland Private Equity has entered a strategic partnership with Palletways, acquiring a majority stake in the palletised freight distribution network to support its next phase of European growth and operational development.