Deals in brief

Marketing research firm Lieberman inks investment from Lead Capital Partners

Lieberman will continue to be led by its existing management team.

TA Associates invests in software provider Brycer

The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of this year.

Fonds de solidarité FTQ becomes top investor in Namakor Holdings

Founded in 2015 by Patrick Dussault and Stéphane Huot, Namakor invests in mid-market manufacturing companies in North America.

Hull Street Energy buys four New York thermal power plants from J-Power USA

The portfolio includes Edgewood Energy, LLC, Shoreham Energy, LLC, Pinelawn Power LLC, and Equus Power I, L.P.

AE Industrial Partners recruits Friendly as general counsel

In this role, Friendly will oversee the firm’s legal strategy, including fund formation, transaction guidance, and regulatory compliance.

Flexpoint promotes Heyde, Hilbrich and Purcell to principal

Heyde and Purcell joined Flexpoint in 2017 while Hilbrich came on board in 2022.

LFM Capital-backed Excelis acquires Marks Machinery

Based in Winder, Georgia, Excelis is a packaging automation equipment provider.

Bain Capital to acquire Frontline Road Safety from Sterling

Frontline will continue to be led by CEO Mitch Williams, and the current management team, who will remain significant investors in the company.

PE-backed Pye-Barker Fire & Safety acquires fire alarm systems provider Encore Technology Solutions

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is an Alpharetta, Georgia-based fire protection, life safety and security services provider.

Carlyle invests in talent management firm Entertainment 360

The transaction marks the first time in Entertainment 360's 22-year history that the company has received outside funding.