PE Hub Staff

Coalesce Capital makes growth investment in pest control firm ClearDefense

Founded in 2013, the company operates 27 locations across 16 US states, offering general pest, mosquito and termite control.

Fifth Ocean Capital and Tartan back live event producer Complete Production Resources

The Orlando, Florida-based company provides audio, lighting, video, staging and backline services for live events across the US.

Veritas Capital's Finalsite bolts on school payments provider RevTrak

RevTrak processes digital payments for more than 13,000 US schools, covering meals, athletics, activities, events and fees.

Growth Capital Partners names Richard Shaw managing partner in leadership reshuffle

The UK firm invests in technology and specialist services businesses from its £411m ($544m; €478m) sixth fund.

Audax agrees to sale of specialty wire and cable firm GCG to Rexel

Chicago-headquartered GCG, whose 2026 revenue is on pace to exceed $1.1bn, has about 950 employees across 16 locations.

BayPine-backed Relation Insurance acquires assets of Pennsylvania agency LaPlaca

Founded in 1988, Chalfont-based LaPlaca provides business insurance, employee benefits and personal lines coverage.

Clearlake's PrimeSource Brands adds JACLO in 12th acquisition since 2020

Founded in 1901, Cranford, New Jersey-based JACLO makes and distributes decorative bath fixtures and plumbing products.

Oaktree agrees to €810m sale of Italian power firm COL Group to Eaton

Founded in 1920 near Turin, COL employs more than 400 people across four production sites in Italy.

HighPost Capital hires David Walsh to lead new aerospace, defense vertical

Walsh, a former US Navy intelligence officer, was previously managing partner of FON Advisors.

Madison Dearborn to take Marygold private

Marygold is the holding company of Walnut Creek, California-based commodity ETF manager USCF, which has around $6 billion in AUM.