2 min read · 16 March 2010
My weekly Reuters small biz video is about how Chris Dodd's financial reform bill could impact the VC market. I was a bit more cogent (I hope) in this related post:
1 min read · 16 March 2010
Brazos Private Equity Partners has made two acquisitions in the electronic security distribution space: Woodbury, N.Y.-based Tri-Ed Distribution, a provider of security systems and low-voltage products; and Rocklin, Calif.-based Northern Video Systems Inc., a wholesale distributor of security, surveillance and network infrastructure products. The two companies will be combined. No financial terms were disclosed.
3 min read · 16 March 2010
Horvath Towers LLC, an owner and operator of cellular towers for wireless carriers throughout the U.S., has raised $20 million in new equity funding from existing backer Peppertree Capital Fund.
2 min read · 16 March 2010
Applus, a Barcelona-based provider of inspection, certification, testing and technology services, has acquired two companies in the inspection and non-destructive testing space: New York-based Quality Inspection Services (QISI) and Ontario-based Staveley. No financial terms were disclosed. The Carlyle Group and Caixa Catalunya acquired Applus in 2007 for €1.48 billion.
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The Sterling Group has closed its third fund with $820 million in capital commitments. The Houston-based firm focuses on mid-market private equity opportunities, and had closed its prior fund with $470 million in 2005.
3 min read · 16 March 2010
GI Partners has sponsored a recapitalization of AdvoServ, an operator of residential group homes and related education programs for the treatment of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and severe behavioral challenges. No financial terms were disclosed.
3 min read · 16 March 2010
