Dealmaking

WCAS' Ed Sobol: EMS software and communication 'can be the difference between life and death'

WCAS announced a majority investment in ImageTrend earlier in February.

Providence looks to take UK conference firm private; Ardian outlines Théradial plans

Providence Equity has made an approach to take Hyve Group, a UK-based organiser of international exhibitions and conferences, off the London Stock Exchange.

Mayfair Equity-backed Nasstar buys Colibri Digital

Colibri Digital is an AWS and Azure partner delivering specialist technology consultancy services.

Parthenon Capital takes majority stake in Titan Wealth

Titan Wealth Holdings is a discretionary wealth and asset management business based in London.

Levine Leichtman to exit GL Education

GL Education will be acquired by Blackstone and Francisco Partners-backed Renaissance.

Ardian’s Alexis Saada: Medical devices still a ‘grassroots business’

Théradial, Ardian’s latest portfolio company, is in a ‘unique position’ to leverage its data on the French market.

Valuations fall as nontraditional investors pull back

The outsized capital demands of investors in late-stage deals have caused corporate VCs, hedge funds and others to flee VC amid a less alluring risk/return profile as exits dry up.

Leon Capital acquires majority stake in Xynteo

Xynteo is a strategic advisory firm that offers sustainability and energy transition services.

Bridge’s Robert Morse discusses Newbury acquisition; plus deals for foodies

ICV forms new yogurt company Desi Fresh Foods.

LDC-backed Onecom Group snaps up On-Site Connect

On-Site Connect is a Portsmouth-based cloud technologies provider.