Deals in brief

EQT buys stake in France's Waga Energy

Waga is a French producer of renewable natural gas.

PSG makes strategic growth investment in Emotion Mobility

Emotion is a global SaaS mobility software group.

New Czech VC Aspire11 launches €500m debut fund

The Prague-based firm plans to back both VC funds and start-ups while unlocking billions in historically-conservative EU pension fund AUM.

VoLo Earth closes $135m Fund II, bucking downturn in VC fundraising with 50% larger fund

The early-stage climate tech investment firm is anchored by Voloridge Investment Management, with other LPs including Cathay Innovation’s InnoSquare fund, Morgan Stanley and WovenEarth Ventures.

Fengate Private Equity buys baked goods maker Sweets from the Earth

Founded in Toronto in 2002, Sweets from the Earth makes a full line of original recipe, egg-free, dairy-free baked goods.

I Squared to acquire battery part manufacturer Entek for $800m

The investment will fund construction of a gigafactory in Terre Haute, Indiana.

GTCR-backed Senske Family of Companies to snap up Green ER Lawns, Trees & Pest Inc

Headquartered in Kennewick, Washington, SFC is a provider of professional lawn & tree care, pest control, and grounds maintenance services.

General Atlantic to invest in skincare brand Osea Malibu

Following the close of the transaction, Osea’s previous backer Cavu Consumer Partners will exit its investment.

Keensight to acquire medtech firm Isto Biologics from Thompson Street

TSCP will retain a minority stake in Isto Biologics.

Arlington-backed Team Tech acquires medical device firm TAG3 Engineering

Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, Team Technologies is a maker of medical devices.