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Fireman Capital Partners said Feb. 23 that it has sold its portfolio company Skip Hop Inc to Carter's Inc for $140 million in cash, plus future performance incentives. Skip Hop makes products, like diaper bags, that aim to make parenting easier. McDermott Will & Emery LLP acted as legal advisor to Fireman Capital Partners. Harris Williams & Co served as financial advisor to Skip Hop.
3 min read · 23 February 2017
North Castle Partners said Feb. 23 that Jay Galluzzo was named a managing director of the firm. Galluzo, the co-founder and former CEO of Flywheel Sports, was an NCP Operating Advisor.
3 min read · 23 February 2017
1 min read · 22 February 2017
Greenbriar Equity Group LLC said Feb. 22 that Niall McComiskey was named a managing director.
2 min read · 22 February 2017
Carlyle Group said Feb. 22 that it retained Roger Fradin as an operating executive consultant for its industrial & transportation team. Fradin is the former vice chairman of Honeywell International. Fradin will also continue to devote time to various roles outside of the firm, Carlyle said.
3 min read · 22 February 2017
Larnabel Ventures and VP Capital have invested $5 million in Banuba. Based in Hong Kong, Banuba develops technologies for augmented reality-enabled mobile applications.
2 min read · 22 February 2017
Mike Barry has joined Optanix as CEO. Prior to joining Optanix, Barry was an operating partner at Francisco Partners.
3 min read · 22 February 2017
Yukon Partners said Feb. 21 that it promoted Aaron Arnett to principal and David Sampair to director.
1 min read · 22 February 2017
New Heritage Capital said Feb. 22 that it invested in Continental Services. Financial terms weren’t announced. Continental, of Detroit, is a diversified food-service provider that serves corporate clients in Michigan.
2 min read · 22 February 2017
H.I.G. Growth Partners, the growth affiliate of H.I.G. Capital, has invested in AdTheorent Inc. Financial terms weren’t announced. Monroe Capital LLC provided debt. AdTheorent provides predictive digital advertising technology and solutions for brands and agencies.
3 min read · 22 February 2017
