Deals in brief

I Squared-backed VLS Environmental Solutions acquires Industrial Waste Utilization and AA Sydcol

Houston-based VLS is a provider of sustainable waste management and environmental solutions.

Sixth Street invests in Crunch Fitness franchisee CR Fitness Holdings

CR operates nearly 90 clubs across Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Texas, and Tennessee.

Greenbelt taps Katie Kiersey as chief of strategy and Erika Mapes as managing director

Also, the firm has hired Austin Major as principal and Elouise Roche as vice president.

IMB Partners completes continuation fund for e&e IT Consulting Services

The continuation fund originally launched in June 2014.

Lotus Infrastructure sells natural gas power portfolio to Vistra Corp

The portfolio includes seven modern natural gas generation facilities—five combined-cycle gas turbine plants and two combustion turbine plants.

SkyKnight invests in Force Electrical Services

Force’s founder will remain a significant shareholder alongside SkyKnight, and the existing management team will continue to lead the company.

FFL Partners invests in behavioral pharmacy Janus RX

Janus RX serves long-term care patients with serious mental illness.

Partners Group to exit 25% stake in Apex Logistics

The transaction values Apex at over $4 billion.

Water innovation-focused Burnt Island Ventures closes Fund II at $50m

The seed-stage investor aims to close the gap in funding for start-ups tackling water-based climate issues.

Georgia-Pacific completes acquisition of Anchor Packaging from TJC

Anchor Packaging is a St. Louis, Missouri-based maker of rigid food containers and cling film for the food service, retail and processor channels.