Deals in brief

Blackstone invests in engineering and technical services firm Salas O'Brien

Salas O’Brien will continue to be majority owned by its team members.

Capstreet-backed APG appoints Farnsworth as CRO

Houston-based APG is a provider of industrial products.

LLCP taps Kaufman as partner

His appointment is effective January 1, 2024.

Gryphon-backed Kano acquires Super Lube and Synco brands

Nashville-based Kano is a producer of penetrating oils and lubricants for industrial maintenance, repair, and operations, and professional specialty trade markets.

Kian Capital-backed PARC Auto hires Hill as CEO and Simecek as CFO

Hill will succeed founder Bryan Brown, who is retiring.

Software acquirer Valsoft lands $170m in growth financing

The investment was led by Coatue and Viking Global Investors.

Act One Ventures collects $73m for third fund

This fundraising brings the venture firm's total assets under management to $148 million.

Martis Capital and Din Ventures back dental platform Archway Dental

Archway Dental was launched in partnership with Dental Associates of Connecticut, which was established in 1971.

Team8 taps Azulay as partner and CMO

Also, Dror Grof has become a partner and research lead in Team8’s Digital Health Foundry.

Cardumen Capital gathers $120m for sophomore deep tech fund

The fund will focus on early-stage Israeli start-ups.