North America

Ciotau, who has more than two decades of financial services experience, will work across the New York-based firm's investment lifecycle as managing director, AI and value creation.

Kassim, who has more than 25 years of capital formation experience, will also help shape the Boston-based firm's broader capital strategy.

The Redlands, California-based company provides heavy-lift helicopter services to the utility infrastructure and construction industries across 10 western US states.

The Sterling Group, Monogram Capital and Point 41 are among the PE firms targeting garage door companies.

Koski, who will be based in Toronto, has more than 25 years of infrastructure investing experience, including senior roles at ADIA and CPPIB.

AireSpring delivers connectivity, networking and security services to enterprises in more than 190 countries through contracts with more than 265 carriers and ISPs.

The Deerfield Beach-based company, founded in 2006, also supplies aluminum extrusions, screen doors and hardware to customers in the Southeast, Caribbean and Latin America.

The portfolio comprises 11 power infrastructure assets, including combined-cycle facilities in Washington, Illinois, Pennsylvania and Ontario.

There was an 18 percent YoY increase in corporate carve-out deals in the first four months of 2026, according to DC Advisory.

The New York-based lower middle-market firm has grown from seven to 12 employees with the additions.