Deals in brief

PE-backed Pye-Barker acquires Nebraska Safety and Fire Equipment

Pye-Barker is an Atlanta-based fire protection, life safety and security services provider.

Argonaut Private Equity picks up manufacturer Pryer Aerospace

Pryer Aerospace was founded in 1965 as Pryer Machine & Tool.

Boyne Capital invests in growth of Blue Monkey Beverages

Boyne Capital teamed up with Fifth Ocean Capital on the deal.

Main-backed Fortes expands in Germany with QuoTec acquisition

QuoTec is a provider of PSA software.

Bridgepoint-backed IDHL acquires the MTM Agency

MTM is a marketing and communications company.

Lead Edge Capital opens first international hub in London

The office will serve as a hub for sourcing new investments and supporting portfolio companies.

Ardian to take additional 10% stake in Heathrow Airport

The firm completed the acquisition of a 22.6 percent stake in Heathrow in December.

Trilantic-backed Orva appoints Hedaya as chief strategy officer and EVP

Orva is a New York City-based ecommerce accelerator serving the footwear, apparel, and broader consumer goods industries.

Canadian fintech firm Venn grabs $21.5m Series A

Left Lane Capital led the round.

Defense tech firm Rune Technologies lands $6.2m seed

Andreessen Horowitz led the round.