Deals in brief

Renovus-backed BlueRidge acquires life sciences consultancy Design Science

BlueRidge is a Katy, Texas-based life sciences consulting and services platform.

Bregal Milestone-backed Allshares picks up Stock & Option Solutions

Allshares is a provider of equity ownership management software and services.

KKR-led investor group makes additional investment in fungal biotech firm Sylvan

Sylvan’s existing investor Novo Holdings increased its ownership stake in the company as part of this round.

Grant Avenue scoops up vitamins manufacturer 21st Century Healthcare

21st Century’s products include Alaska Wild, Arthri-Flex Advantage and Herbal Slimming Tea.

Capza-backed Mecadaq to make two aerospace add-ons

Mecadaq will buy Echeverria, a specialist in aircraft seats and cabins, and Lopez, a helicopter engine MRO services provider.

Literacy Capital sells Tyrefix to Norvestor-backed Citira

Tyrefix provides tyre repair and replacement.

Epiris to sell minority stake in Pure Cremation to Centerbridge

Pure Cremation is a funeral services provider in the UK.

Columna to sell majority stake in MSA Mizar to TowerBrook

MSA is a tech-enabled, end-to-end insurance claims management services provider.

Marksman Security Services picks up Priebe Security Services Inc

Marksman Titan Security Group is backed by Quad-C.

VMG Partners promotes Robin Tsai to managing partner

Tsai will co-lead alongside VMG co-founder and managing partner Mike Mauzé.