Deals in brief

Centre Partners' Nearly Natural acquires 3D-printed planter maker Modernized Pottery

The Texas-based company designs and manufactures planters, vases and other home décor products in the US using 3D-printing technology.

Blackstone inks deal for TSC and ASEI to form defense platform Falcata

The combined company will develop sensing, guidance, navigation and control technologies used in interceptors for missile defense and other national security missions.

LFM Capital's SisTech acquires avionics electronics maker Alta Data Technologies

The Rio Rancho, New Mexico-based company, founded in 2007, supplies off-the-shelf interface cards and Ethernet converters that enable data exchange between avionics subsystems.

Manna Tree takes majority stake in Los Angeles creative agency Zambezi

The independent agency, which marks its 20th anniversary this year, provides integrated creative, strategic storytelling, production marketing and sports partnership services to clients including TaylorMade, ESPN and the NFL.

Blue Point Capital's Weaver Brands acquires equine grooming product maker Shapley's

The Fort Myers, Florida-based company, founded in 1938, makes shampoos, conditioners and hair polish, including its flagship Original MTG brand.

VSS Capital Partners hires ex-World Bank adviser Otilia Ciotau for AI role

Ciotau, who has more than two decades of financial services experience, will work across the New York-based firm's investment lifecycle as managing director, AI and value creation.

Abry Partners hires Advent's Yusef Kassim to lead investor relations

Kassim, who has more than 25 years of capital formation experience, will also help shape the Boston-based firm's broader capital strategy.

Antin acquires majority stake in aerial firefighting firm HP Helicopters

The Redlands, California-based company provides heavy-lift helicopter services to the utility infrastructure and construction industries across 10 western US states.

Pophouse Entertainment strikes deal for 50% stake in Sia's music rights

Australian singer-songwriter Sia has earned nine Grammy nominations and billions of streams with hits including "Chandelier," "Elastic Heart" and "Cheap Thrills."

HIG Capital sells Italian beauty retailer Pinalli to Borletti Group

Founded in 1984, Pinalli runs 108 beauty stores and generated €197 million of revenue in 2025.