Deals in brief

Align Collaborate and Valedor-backed Q360 Group acquires The Flexo Factor

The Monroe, North Carolina-based company, founded in 1996, supplies anilox and plate cleaning products, doctor blades and on-site training to flexographic printers.

GHK closes acquisition of Southeast home services platform USA Hometown Experts

The Memphis, Tennessee-based company offers HVAC, plumbing and electrical services through eight local brands, with roots dating back as far as 1908.

O2 Investment Partners’ First Class Air invests in Vertical Aerospace

The company provides MRO, engineering and fabricated part manufacturing services for commercial, cargo and military aircraft.

Rotunda’s Capital Machine makes first add-on with KC Robotics deal

The West Chester, Ohio-based robotic systems integrator has designed, built and integrated custom automation for North American manufacturers for more than 35 years.

Mason Wells closes deal for digital beverage can printer Canworks

The Austin, Texas-headquartered company prints directly onto aluminum cans for brands in categories including energy drinks, craft beer, CBD and ready-to-drink cocktails.

Buenavista strikes deal for 71% stake in Spanish trauma care group Tiryaq

Tiryaq Medical Group is a Madrid-based healthcare company specializing in trauma care, minimally invasive surgery, cell therapy, spinal disorders and sports rehabilitation.

EQT to acquire US real estate manager Stockbridge

Stockbridge is a San Francisco-headquartered real estate investment manager with approximately $16.5bn in fee-generating assets under management.

Ambienta strikes deal for majority stake in Energreen from 21 Invest

Energreen designs and manufactures self-propelled and remote-controlled machines for vegetation control.

Searchlight’s IPS buys solar inverter servicer Bold Renewables from Right Lane

Windsor, Colorado-based Bold is the exclusive OEM source of field service, spare parts and preventive maintenance for Advanced Energy’s utility-scale solar inverters.

Permira’s The Knot Worldwide strikes deal to acquire wedding platform Zola

Zola, which has operated for 13 years, says more than 2 million couples have used its platform to book venues, design save-the-dates and set up gift registries.