Deals in brief

KKR-backed NetSPI acquires cybersecurity firm Hubble Technology

Based in Minneapolis, NetSPI is a provider of security solutions.

Sony Pictures Entertainment buys dine-in theater chain Alamo Drafthouse from Altamont Capital

Altamont began its partnership with Alamo Drafthouse in 2018.

Tech company VLogic snags investment from Northrim Horizon

George Koshy will continue to serve as CEO of VLogic with Duane Harris being promoted to president.

Serent Capital invests in software firm HarperDB

HarperDB was founded in 2017.

PE-backed GenServe buys Electro-Motion Inc

GenServe is a US-based provider of scheduled and emergency power generator maintenance, repair and sales.

First Reserve exits GridTek

The buyer was not identified.

Matador Resources to acquire EnCap-backed Ameredev for over $1.9bn

Ameredev is an Austin-based oil and natural gas company.

Permira names Brian Ruder and Dipan Patel co-managing partners

Ruder worked on deals including Ancestry, McAfee and TeamViewer. Patel worked on deals including Adevinta, Boats Group and Renaissance Learning.

Westland Insurance acquires Alberta's Canadian Special Risks

Based in Athabasca, Alberta, Canadian Special Risks is a commercial brokerage specializing in commercial welding programs.

Power Sustainable Lios backs waste manager Food Cycle Science

Food Cycle Science Corp is an Ottawa-based designer, seller and distributor of food waste management solutions.