Private Equity

Barry’s: Princeton Equity Group Named As New Strategic Investment Partner

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 1:48 PM

Boutique fitness leader Barry’s announced a new strategic investment from Princeton Equity Group, a private equity firm focused on investing in and growing franchisor and multi-location companies. Founded in 1998 by Barry Jay, John Mumford, and Rachel Coxton, Barry’s has become synonymous with premium fitness experiences.

Apollo And Standard Chartered Sign $3 Billion Financing Partnership For Global Infrastructure and Energy Transition Credit

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 10:13 AM

Apollo and Standard Chartered announced a long-term strategic partnership to support and accelerate financing for infrastructure, clean transition, and renewable energy globally, utilizing both firms' leading origination and distribution capabilities.

DESRI Raises Minority Investment From Macquarie Asset Management

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 7:00 AM

Macquarie Asset Management (MAM), D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments (DESRI), and the D. E. Shaw group announced that MAM has completed a previously announced significant minority investment in DESRI via several MAM-managed funds. And DESRI is a leading renewable energy company that develops, owns, and operates utility-scale solar, wind, and battery storage projects throughout the United States. The investment will enable DESRI to continue its growth.

Winged Keel Group: Strategic Investment From GTCR Raised

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 6:49 AM

GTCR, a leading private equity firm, has agreed to invest strategically in Winged Keel Group, an independent life insurance brokerage firm specializing in inter-generational wealth accumulation and estate planning strategies. This investment comes from Winged Keel’s rapid geographic expansion and will fuel the company’s growth. At the same time, it continues to build upon its client service and technology platform, providing enhanced solutions to clients, their advisors, and Winged Keel partners.

Pelican Energy Partners Buying Lancs Industries

By Amit Chowdhry ● Today at 6:20 AM

Pelican Energy Partners announced the acquisition of Lancs Industries. Based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Lancs provides radiation containment and shielding solutions to the U.S. Department of Energy nuclear waste remediation, commercial nuclear power, U.S. Navy, National Laboratory, and pharmaceutical sectors.

Apollo To Buy Argo Infrastructure Partners, Adding $6 Billion Of Assets

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 17, 2025

Apollo has agreed to acquire Argo Infrastructure Partners, a leading mid-market asset manager targeting essential infrastructure assets in North America, in a stock and cash transaction. And at closing, Argo will add about $6 billion of high-quality assets to the Apollo infrastructure platform and an experienced team of more than 20 professionals focused on core and core plus infrastructure equity opportunities.

Stellex Capital Buying Electrical Services Company ICS Holding

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 16, 2025

Stellex Capital Management, a New York-based middle-market private equity firm, announced that it has completed an acquisition of Industrial Construction Services Holding (ICS), a leading provider of electrical services. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Speyside Equity Advisers Completes Acquisition Of GSC Technologies

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 16, 2025

Speyside Equity Advisers - a private equity firm that invests in middle-market, buyout transactions in the manufacturing and value-added distribution sectors - announced that it has completed the acquisition of GSC Technologies. The deal will enable Speyside's continued investment in GSC and fuel the company's next growth phase. GSC is a leading manufacturer of plastic goods in North America.

TPG: Kathy Elsesser Named As New Independent Director

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 16, 2025

Global alternative asset management firm TPG announced that Kathy Elsesser has joined its Board of Directors as an independent director, effective immediately.

Roark Capital And Kohlberg Sign Strategic Partnership With GPRS

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 15, 2025

Roark Capital and Kohlberg announced a strategic partnership with GPRS Holdings. Kohlberg, the previous majority owner of the company, will remain a minority investor and partner with Roark to accelerate growth further. The company’s management team, led by CEO Matt Aston, will continue to lead GPRS and remain significant business owners.

Garden City Equity Invests In Commercial HVAC Solutions Company Westbrook

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 15, 2025

Garden City Equity - a people-first holding company partnering with exceptional founder-owned businesses - announced an investment in Westbrook Service Corporation. And Westbrook is a Florida-based commercial HVAC, electrical, and plumbing services provider.

Palm Peak Capital Acquires Pacific Shoring Products

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 15, 2025

Palm Peak Capital - a private equity firm that invests in lower-middle market industrial and services companies across North America - announced that it has completed its first platform investment with the acquisition of Pacific Shoring Products, a leading manufacturer of trench safety equipment. The terms of the private transaction are not disclosed.

IK Partners Promotes 3 To Partner And Opens Munich Office

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 15, 2025

Leading European private equity firm IK Partners announced that it has opened a new office in Munich, Germany, as part of its ongoing commitment to investing in the DACH region. The Munich office will be headed by Joachim Dettmar, Partner within IK’s Operations Team, and Adrian Tanski, who has been promoted to Partner and sits within the Partnership Fund team.

Telecom Infrastructure Partners: €560 Million In Debt Financing Secured

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 14, 2025

Telecom Infrastructure Partners (TIP), a global digital infrastructure investment firm, announced the closing of a €560 million debt financing. This deal represents a significant milestone for TIP, highlighting its strong credit profile, strategic vision, and ability to secure competitive financing in an evolving market.

American Industrial Partners Raises Strategic Investment From Blackstone

By Amit Chowdhry ● Jan 14, 2025

American Industrial Partners (AIP) announced a strategic minority investment from funds managed by Blackstone GP Stakes, specializing in value-added, long-term minority investments in industry-leading private equity firms.