Deals in brief

GHK promotes John Luke and Lucas Viola to principal

Also, the firm has upped Taylor A. Peck to senior vice president and Joseph P. Brogan and Luke D. Morrison to vice president.

Instar Asset Management names Mathieu Ouellet as partner

Ouellet will lead Instar’s Quebec strategy, supporting its efforts to expand its footprint and deepen network across the province.

Inflexion to launch new insurance broker platform with Ascend deal

Ascend, based in Chelmsford, Essex, specializes in commercial lines, healthcare and value-add risk management services.

Tower Peak hires two managing partners to head defense and tech

The firm appointed Simon Knowles as global head of tech.

Keensight Capital-backed Inherent Group acquires Inovacom

Inovacom is a managed IT, cloud and telecommunications services provider.

Main Capital-backed Whitevision enters the UK market Document Logistix acquisition

Document Logistix specializes in automating key document workflows, including accounts payable and HR processes.

PSG-, Rivean-backed Corilus buys PE-backed Sofia

Sofia provides practice management software for nurses, physiotherapists and speech therapists.

Summa Equity snaps up Peoplesafe from ECI

Peoplesafe is a workforce safety provider.

Former GSR partner targets $50m for Xirius Ventures

The Silicon Valley-based firm plans to invest in physical and applied AI through SAFE notes at the earliest stages.

Arkin Capital closes on $100m for Bio Ventures III

With LPs such as Phoenix Insurance, Clal Insurance and Amitim Pension Funds, the fund will invest in 10-12 companies.