Deals in brief

Ara Partners-backed Continuum Powders appoints Butson as SVP, global sales

Continuum Powders is a US-based provider of sustainable, high-performance metal powders for advanced manufacturing.

O2-backed Denbright Dental Labs recruits Casper as CEO

California-based Denbright Dental Labs is a provider of dental prosthetics.

Astara taps Robson as business development head

Based in New York, Robson will be responsible for leading the firm's deal origination and marketing efforts and work closely with the investment team to accelerate sourcing efforts.

Investcorp takes control of Stowe Family Law from Livingbridge

Stowe Family Law is a technology-enabled family law business in the UK.

FTV Capital invests in health tech firm Vald

The capital infusion will be used by Vald for personnel hiring in new markets, launching product offerings and continuing to use AI to create new applications.

Heartwood Partners to exit manufacturer UW Solutions for $240m

The transaction is expected to close later in the fourth quarter.

Inflexion-backed Celnor buys ecology consultancy Arbtech

Arbtech is an ecology consultancy, providing tree surveys, biodiversity surveys and bat surveys.

Omnigence's Arvore buys assets of Averine, Preceptos from Equicapita

The transaction was valued at $238 million.

Beach Point Capital invests in Dunkin' franchisee Metro Franchising

Quilvest Capital Partners exited Metro Franchising following the transaction.

AIMCo's Puffer steps down as CIO, Lord and Scudellari step up

David Scudellari has been named senior executive managing director and global head of private assets and strategic partnerships in a broadened executive role.