PE Hub Staff

Manna Tree takes majority stake in Los Angeles creative agency Zambezi

The independent agency, which marks its 20th anniversary this year, provides integrated creative, strategic storytelling, production marketing and sports partnership services to clients including TaylorMade, ESPN and the NFL.

Blue Point Capital's Weaver Brands acquires equine grooming product maker Shapley's

The Fort Myers, Florida-based company, founded in 1938, makes shampoos, conditioners and hair polish, including its flagship Original MTG brand.

VSS Capital Partners hires ex-World Bank adviser Otilia Ciotau for AI role

Ciotau, who has more than two decades of financial services experience, will work across the New York-based firm's investment lifecycle as managing director, AI and value creation.

Abry Partners hires Advent's Yusef Kassim to lead investor relations

Kassim, who has more than 25 years of capital formation experience, will also help shape the Boston-based firm's broader capital strategy.

Antin acquires majority stake in aerial firefighting firm HP Helicopters

The Redlands, California-based company provides heavy-lift helicopter services to the utility infrastructure and construction industries across 10 western US states.

Pophouse Entertainment strikes deal for 50% stake in Sia's music rights

Australian singer-songwriter Sia has earned nine Grammy nominations and billions of streams with hits including "Chandelier," "Elastic Heart" and "Cheap Thrills."

HIG Capital sells Italian beauty retailer Pinalli to Borletti Group

Founded in 1984, Pinalli runs 108 beauty stores and generated €197 million of revenue in 2025.

Bridgepoint-backed Analysys Mason picks up Swedish AI consultancy Modulai

Founded in 2018, Modulai has about 35 engineers who build machine learning and agentic AI systems for start-ups, scale-ups, private equity portfolio companies and Fortune 1000 organizations.

Arcus agrees to buy SK Pharma from Syz Capital and Saturnus Capital

The Bielefeld-based company runs eight temperature-controlled warehouses across northwest Germany for pharmaceutical and healthcare customers.

Eurazeo opens first Middle East office in Abu Dhabi's ADGM

The new office will act as a hub for Eurazeo's work with institutional investors, family offices, sovereign institutions and strategic partners across the Gulf.