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First-quarter private equity M&A slowed sharply

Alloy Wheel Repair closes four bolt-on deals

Alloy Wheel Repair Specialists, a portfolio company of Soundcore Capital Partners LLC, has completed four bolt-on acquisitions. It did not name the targets but said the four acquisitions serve more than 200 major dealers and auto repair shops. Financial terms weren’t disclosed. The acquisitions are located in Westchester, New York; Newtown, Connecticut; Danbury, Connecticut; and Las Vegas. Atlanta-based Alloy Wheel is a full-service alloy wheel repair and replacement company

Bregal Sagemount invests in Internet Truckstop Group

Bregal Sagemount has invested in Internet Truckstop Group. Financial terms weren’t announced. New Plymouth, Idaho-based Internet Truckstop provides technology solutions throughout the freight execution lifecycle in North America. Dave Dolan and John Roediger of Signal Hill advised Internet Truckstop.

Welch joins TSG Consumer Partners

Colin Welch has joined TSG Consumer Partners a Partner and Managing Director. He will focus on transactions in the consumer sector and be based in New York. Welch was previously President and Chief Operating Officer of Financo LLC and CEO of Financo Europe.

Yukon Partners invests in DuvaSawko

Yukon Partners has invested in DuvaSawko. Financial terms weren’t announced. Yukon’s investment was part of Ancor Capital's acquisition of DuvaSawko, which was announced last month. Opus Bank provided financing. Yukon also provided mezzanine capital. Ormond Beach, Florida-based DuvaSawko provides emergency billing, coding, accounts receivable management, and data analytics services.

Martz joins TA Associates

TA Associates said April 5 that it hired Diana Martz as its Vice President, Human Capital. Martz was previously Director of Talent for OpenView Venture Partners.

Altaris Capital exits M2S

Medstreaming has acquired M2S. Financial terms weren’t announced. Altaris Capital Partners was the seller. West Lebanon, New Hampshire-based M2S provides registry software technology which aims to improve healthcare quality. Berkery, Noyes & Co. LLC advised M2S while KeyBank Capital Markets Inc provided financial advice to Medstreaming.

Morgan named Chairman of Chi-X Australia

Dr. David Morgan has assumed the Chairman’s role of Chi-X Australia. Morgan is currently Executive Chairman of Europe and Asia Pacific at J.C. Flowers & Co. Last month, J.C. Flowers closed its buy of Chi-X Australia, Chi-X Japan and Chi-Tech.

Feelunique.com raises $28.4 mln

Palamon Capital Partners said April 5 it completed a 20 million pound ($28.4 million) funding round, alongside two-coinvestors, for Feelunique.com. Palamon committed 5 million pounds to Feelunique.com alongside two co-investors. Feelunique.com, a portfolio company of Palamon, is an online retailer of haircare, skincare, cosmetics and fragrances products.

KKR's second special situations fund raises $3.35 bln

KKR said April 5 that its second special situations fund closed at $3.35 billion. KKR Special Situations Fund II LP focuses on credit-oriented, deep-value investing in distressed or event-driven situations. KKR's first dedicated special situations vehicle collected $2 billion in 2013.