Rafael Canton

Orangewood forms THRM platform, acquires RSG in 'fragmented' foodservice industry; Hg’s Chris Kindt on AI-proofing software pricing

Orangewood Partners has formed THRM platform and made initial investment of RSG; Blue Point Capital Partners-backed Weaver Brands has acquired Shapley's and plans to expand through M&A and organic growth; Chris Kindt, partner and head of value creation at Hg, said the London-based private equity firm sent its software portfolio companies on a mission in 2026 to AI-proof their pricing.

Orangewood forms THRM foodservice platform, acquires RSG in first investment

RSG is a manufacturer of commercial walk-in coolers, freezers and refrigeration systems serving the foodservice, retail and scientific end-markets.

Hg's Chris Kindt says the firm's software companies needed to AI-proof their pricing

The London-based firm has invested in software businesses like EnterSoftone and OneStream in 2026.

KKR to sell Infinity to Ares for $2.9bn; Thoma Bravo, GTCR and Francisco among PE firms making SaaS take-privates in 2026

KKR agrees to sell Infinity Transportation to Ares Management at an enterprise value of approximately $2.9 billion; a look through some recent take-privates in the software-as-a-service sector over the past six months; announcing the launch of PEI Private Equity.

Exclusive: Vista agrees to acquire HID's PKI business unit

The assets 'comprise technologies that are critical for identity security and span humans, machines and AI agents,' says Vista's Stephen Foster.

AI shaping ArchiMed’s $1.75bn fund deployment plan; Northrim aims to grow Cressy’s customer base, geographic presence

Northrim Horizon announced this week that it has acquired Cressy Door and Fireplace, a Seattle-based provider of installation, repair and maintenance services.

Orlando Bravo: BlueMatrix 'will become the standard' for investment research after Aiera add-on

'AI is reshaping how investment research is created and consumed,' Bravo tells PE Hub.

Sojourner aims to broaden personal care capabilities with LPNA merger; Main Capital, Gemspring, One Equity bet on cybersecurity

Also highlighted is SIPA Day 2026, which is returning to New York on October 15. The annual event is hosted by SIPA, part of PEI.

PE pros explain how rising interest rates will affect dealmaking; Warburg Pincus eyes national reach with investment in Awayday

A look at rising interest rates and how private equity professionals from firms like Monomoy Capital and Granite Creek Capital Partners think it will affect dealmaking; Warburg Pincus closes its investment in vacation rental management business Awayday.