Deals in brief

TPG Rise Climate to take majority stake in Aurora Energy Research from CGE

CGE Partners will make a 'significant' reinvestment as part of the transaction.

Franklin Templeton to acquire Apera Asset Management

Apera Asset Management is a pan-European private credit firm with over €5 billion in assets under management.

TA, Warburg-backed Epassi picks up Zest

Zest offers a SaaS platform that helps employers manage, communicate, and expand their employee benefits.

Axcel reinvests in SuperOffice via €266m continuation fund

SuperOffice is a CRM platform for small and medium sized businesses across Europe

CVC-backed Ahlsell to acquire Skydda's Nordic operations

Skydda is a personal protective equipment distributor.

Iron Path invests in manufacturer Gougeon Brothers Inc

Gougeon caters to the marine, recreational, automotive, aerospace, and industrial composites markets.

Electric powertrain maker Hypercraft snags $26m Series A

Stalwart Ventures led the round.

Shore Capital-backed Empower Aesthetics acquires medical spa Revitalize SkinMD

Empower Aesthetics is an Austin-based medical aesthetics platform.

CDPQ's Marc-André Blanchard steps down from senior executive role

Blanchard was executive vice-president and head of CDPQ Global and global head of sustainability.

Haveli Investments acquires travel tech firm Accommodations Plus International

API currently serves over 85 airline, cargo, rail and cruise line clients around the globe.