Deals in brief

Rainier Partners-backed Wilmar acquires manufacturer Ezred

Based in Kent Washington, Wilmar is a distributor of hand tools, specialty tools, and related accessories in North America.

Eurazeo in talks to sell Ultra Premium Direct

Eurazeo has entered into exclusive discussions with Inspired Pet Nutrition regarding the sale.

Citizen Health inks $30m Series A

The round was led by 8VC, with participation from Transformation Capital and Headline.

HCAP Partners exits fintech platform Saphyre

The exit follows Saphyre recently securing a $70 million investment led by FTV Capital.

Hatteras collects over $200m across two funds

In addition to the closing of the funds, Hatteras has promoted Dr. Ben Scruggs and Lauren Flickinger to partner.

THL to acquire clinical trial sites network Headlands from KKR

The transaction is expected to close in 2025.

InfraRed to buy Rogers Communications’ data center biz

The business has nine tier 2 and 3 data centres across key Canadian cities.

Searchlight invests in music rights platform Chord

The capital infusion will be used by Chord to accelerate its growth through the expansion of its recorded music and publishing catalogs, as well as enhance Chord's ability to identify and execute new acquisition opportunities.

Mubadala Capital wraps up take-private acquisition of CI Financial

CI Financial is a Canadian diversified asset and wealth management company.

Motive Partners-backed Alchelyst and Apollo spinout Lyra to merge, forming private markets servicing platform

The merger is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025.