Deals in brief

Otro Capital invests in University of Utah's Crimson Brand Partners

Crimson Brand Partners will manage commercial operations across Utah Athletics and the broader university.

Morgan Stanley closes deal to exit Brazos Delaware II for $1.6bn

The purchase price of $1.6 billion represents an 8x EBITDA multiple based on projected 2027 EBITDA

Advent-backed Nuvei acquires Payoneer in $2.75bn take-private deal

Headquartered in New York, Payoneer is a financial services and global payments business.

Littlejohn-backed Ardurra scoops up Kelly Engineers

The add-on builds upon Ardurra’s recent expansion into the Northeast

Aurelius exits protection relay biz SEG Electronics to Arteche Group

SEG Electronics is an independent manufacturer of protection relays for medium-voltage power grid applications, serving more than 300 customers across more than 50 countries.

Inflexion makes majority investment in Ranger Fire and Security

Hyperion Equity Partners will make a substantial re-investment alongside Inflexion as part of the transaction.

SK Capital-backed Spectrum Vascular picks up medical device firm Piccolo Medical

Spectrum Vascular is a provider of vascular access and medication management products.

KKA, Winterberg-backed Healthcare Holding Schweiz acquires Compet Medical

Compet Medical supplies harm reduction and prevention products to professional organizations, public institutions and counseling centers.

KKR to invest in CPA firm Crowe's advisory business

With this investment, KKR becomes Crowe’s first institutional capital partner.

Odyssey-backed Levata snaps up tech firm Posdata Group

Chicago-based Levata is a technology solutions provider delivering data capture, data management products and lifecycle services to customers across North America and Europe.