Deals in brief

GenNx360-backed Horsburgh & Scott acquires Franklin Machine & Gear

Based in Cleveland, H&S is a provider of industrial gearing solutions.

AIP to take medtech firm Avanos Medical private

The transaction puts Avanos at a valuation of approximately $1.272 billion.

THL Partners appoints Dave Guilmette as exec partner in fintech and services investment group

In his role, Guilmette will support THL’s efforts to identify, source, and grow investment opportunities across the insurance, benefits, and broader financial services ecosystem.

Kingswood invests in poultry processing company Soulshine Farms

All three Soulshine Farms founders, Michael Farmer, Eric Reeves, and Drew Hill, will remain shareholders and hold executive leadership roles at the company.

Thoma Bravo to merge construction software firm with Nemetschek's build and construct segment

According to terms of the agreement, Nemetschek SE will hold approximately 72 percent of the shares of the build and construct segment while Thoma Bravo will hold approximately 28 percent as a minority shareholder.

TPG to acquire college sports media sales and tech provider Learfield

Charlesbank Capital Partners will remain a minority investor in Learfield while Learfield’s other investors will exit their stakes as part of the transaction.

Olympus Partners to acquire fiber installation provider Network Connex

The seller was Orix Capital Partners.

Infinedi Partners taps Rohan Arora as principal

In this role, Arora will be responsible for sourcing, leading, growing and exiting investments on behalf of Infinedi.

Eka Ventures raises $107m for Fund II, focused on UK impact start-ups

New limited partners in the sophomore fund include The Health Foundation, Esmée Fairbairn Foundation and Vivensa Foundation, as well as some family offices.

MKH Capital snaps up Haven Health Management

The acquisition includes 22 behavioral health facilities for expansion across the US and Puerto Rico.