Deals in brief

Keensight Capital-backed Valiantys snaps up web hosting provider Contegix

Valiantys is a global IT consulting firm.

AIP acquires Veolia North America's sulfuric acid regeneration business

The business has been renamed Nexpera, a North American industrial chemistry solutions provider.

Fortress-backed SPB Hospitality buys Amada and Village Whiskey restaurant brands from Ideation Hospitality

Based in Philadelphia, Ideation Hospitality is a hospitality and foodservice company.

Providence Equity-backed Wasserman taps Murray for M&A and strategy EVP

Headquartered in Los Angeles, Wasserman is a global sports, music and entertainment company.

RFE Investment Partners-backed ZRG acquires investment management recruitment firm Jamesbeck

ZRG is a global talent advisory firm.

R136 Ventures appoints Dennedy as partner and COO

In his new role at R136 Ventures, Dennedy will focus on supporting mid-to-late stage startups in realizing their full potential through strategic guidance and operational excellence.

Moxxie Ventures collects $95m for third fund

The VC firm invests in pre-seed and seed startups.

Exaltare Capital-backed Uni K Wax recruits Harris as CEO

Uni K Wax is a US-based hair removal and waxing franchise.

HPS Investment Partners to buy Chorus Aviation’s aircraft leasing unit   

Chorus Aviation is a global aviation solutions provider and asset manager.

I Squared to scoop up energy management services firm Priority Power from Ara Partners and Oaktree

Priority Power CEO Brandon Schwertner will continue in this role remain an equity holder in the company following the completion of the transaction.