Deals in brief

Periscope Equity acquires research data firm RepTrak

RepTrak owns a reputation benchmarking database, gathering over one million company ratings per year used by CEOs, boards, and executives in more than 60 countries.

Blackstone to acquire franchise Jersey Mike's Subs

The transaction is expected to be completed in early 2025.

HIG Growth Partners invests in health tech firm Carebox

Carebox partners with over 40 life sciences firms, research organizations, and foundations working on clinical trials that offer life-saving treatments and cures for patients.

Apollo acquires electrical, mechanical and automation services provider The State Group

Blue Wolf will retain a minority stake in the business, alongside existing management shareholders.

Drone company AeroVironment to acquire Arlington Capital-backed BlueHalo for $4.1bn

BlueHalo is a US-based defense tech company.

Queen’s Park Equity exits Encore

Encore is a residential managing agent.

Cathay Capital snaps up Wedia Group

Wedia is a global player specializing in B2B SaaS for digital asset and social media management.

Main Capital backs combination of portcos MPS and Mach

The private equity firm invested in Mach and MPS in 2020 and 2024, respectively.

B Capital taps H.I.G. and Blackstone vet Akazhanov as GP

Akazhanov will focus on strategic growth equity investments in technology and tech-enabled services companies.

VSCP-backed Safecor Health picks up Viatris Inc's US unit-dose packaging business

The deal is expected to close in the first half of 2025.