Deals in brief

Applied Ventures backs VVDN Technologies

The funding will be used by VVDN to expand the R&D of next-generation semiconductor technologies as well as electronic products and solutions.

KKR-backed Zinnia to acquire Ebix's life and annuity assets

Georgia-based Ebix is a provider of software solutions.

Capture Energy inks investment from Black Bay

The investment will be used to enable Capture Energy to increase the production and distribution of The Capture Compress, an equipment offering.

Guess? and PE-backed WHP Global to acquire fashion brand rag & bone

According to the terms of the deal, Guess will pay $56.5 million.

General Atlantic and Stone Point to take background screening firm HireRight private

The value of the deal is about $1.65 billion.

PE-backed Pathstone to acquire wealth management firm Crestone Capital

Pathstone is an advisor that offers family offices services and investment advice for families, family offices and foundations and endowments.

Siris exits 50 percent ownership stake in digital marketing platform Constant Contact

As a result of this transaction, Clearlake Capital Group and other Constant Contact investors have increased their ownership.

Norwest promotes six across leadership and investment teams

Norwest promoted Ran Ding to general partner and co-head of its growth equity team and named Matthew De Dominicis administrative partner and CFO.

Walter Capital invests in Charcoal Group of Restaurants

Charcoal Group of Restaurants is a Kitchener, Ontario-based operator of restaurant brands.

Grain Management scoops up North American Arctic fiber provider Quintillion

Quintillion was backed by Cooper Investment Partners.