Deals in brief

KKR makes $220m strategic investment in Premialab

Premialab is a global provider of data, analytics and risk management services for quantitative investing.

Apollo to buy fresh food retailer Prosol from Ardian

Prosol is a French fresh food retailer.

Lightspeed closes over $9bn in new funds

The Menlo Park-based firm raised capital across six vehicles, underscoring its customized fund architecture and deep AI investment track record.

CPP Investments and GIP complete take-private acquisition of energy company Allete

According to terms of the deal, Allete shareholders will receive $67 per share in cash.

Blackstone-backed Cvent scoops up event marketing firm Goldcast

Cvent is a Tysons, Virginia-based meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider.

Encore raises over $150m for continuation fund for Lion Beverages

Apogem was the lead investor, with significant participation by Encore.

BV-backed Sentact snaps up health tech firm Performance Health Partners and Vizent's PSO

Sentact is a Nashville-based healthcare software company.

Platform Holdings-backed Prime AE Group scoops up civil engineering firm FDA

Prime AE is a Baltimore-based engineering and architecture firm.

Bruckner buys Capvis-backed polyurethane company Hennecke

Hennecke Group is a designer and manufacturer of high-performance polyurethane processing machinery.

Clairvest exits managed IT services provider F12.net in recap deal

Upon closing, Clairvest’s portion of the sale proceeds was about C$163 million.