Deals in brief

LFM launches electric grid reliability platform with ZTZ Services

CP Energy Holdings has teamed up with LFM on the platform and joined as a minority investor.

Arbor Investments snaps up Acxion Foodservice

The seller was Prospect Hill Growth Partners.

ACP-backed Counsel Press acquires legal tech firm Firefly Legal

Based in New York City, Counsel Press is a legal services platform.

Qatar Investment Authority to pump $500m into Ivanhoe Mines

Ivanhoe is a Canadian mining company focused on critical resources essential for a low-carbon future.

Vista Equity invests in collections software provider Akuvo

The investment aims to significantly accelerate Akuvo’s artificial intelligence strategy.

Astira snaps up commercial debt collection agency Altus Commercial Receivables

The seller was ARMStrong Receivable Management, a portfolio company of BharCap Partners.

Audax-backed Aspen Surgical picks up Cygnus Medical and Flagship Surgical

Headquartered in Caledonia, Michigan, Aspen Surgical is a medical device manufacturer.

Capstreet-backed Informativ acquires car loan payments platform Carmatic

Informativ is a Frisco, Texas-based provider of fraud prevention, compliance, and credit technology for the automotive and consumer finance industries.

Partners Group-backed PowerTransitions acquires natural gas power assets from Talen Energy

PowerTransitions is a Houston-based power producer specializing in the redevelopment of legacy power and industrial facilities.

Permira-, Equistone-backed Acuity to buy Ascent

Ascent is a European provider of AI-powered digital transformation services.