Deals in brief

Crux Capital promotes Kay to partner

Kay joined Crux Capital in 2022.

Ballistic Ventures hires Crabb as CISO-in-residence

Previously, Crabb was the CISO of the US Postal Service.

Genoa Ventures promotes Merrill to partner

Merrill joined Genoa in June 2021.

Permira appoints Patel as exec-in-residence

Patel will continue to be based in San Ramon, California, but will travel and spend time in Permira's North American offices.

THL-backed Hightower will acquire investment consultant NEPC

Based in Chicago, Hightower is a wealth management firm.

Genstar beefs up existing investment in tech protection firm Likewize

This significant investment makes Genstar the majority investor in Likewize.

CapVest-backed Second Nature Brands to acquire Voortman Cookies for $305m

Headquartered in Michigan, Second Nature is a portfolio of better-for-you snacks and treats brands.

WestView invests in payment tech firm CardFlight

In addition to the transaction, Kevin Twomey, a partner at WestView, will join the CardFlight board of directors.

Gauge Capital-backed Performance Beauty Group taps Wong as CEO

Based in Frisco, Texas, Performance Beauty Group is a beauty products platform.

GenNx360-backed Nutra-Med acquires Legacy Pharma Solutions

Headquartered in Whippany, New Jersey, Nutra-Med is a provider of contract packaging services to the pharmaceutical, OTC, medical device, and dietary supplement industries.