North America

Sports exec Dave Checketts and The Cynosure Group form new sports investing JV

Cynosure | Checketts Sports Capital will target investments across multiple segments of the sports industry, including professional and collegiate sports teams, sports leagues and governing bodies and media rights and broadcasting ventures.

Bain Capital and BlueWater Marinas scoop up Boathouse Marine Center

Bain Capital and BlueWater formed a strategic joint venture in 2024 to acquire and operate marina properties in boating markets along the East Coast.

Argand Partners snaps up dancewear brand Capezio

Founded in 1887, Capezio designs and manufactures footwear, apparel, and accessories that support dancers and athletes.

Rockbridge sells video network GSTV to MidOcean

Rockbridge will retain a minority stake in GSTV.

Trivest sells Epika Fleet Services to Ares Management

Trivest originally partnered with Epika through a minority investment in December 2018.

MAG Capital Partners-backed Superior Concrete Products acquires manufacturer AFTEC

Based in Texas, Superior Concrete Products is a maker of precast concrete screening walls, rail fences, and retaining walls.

Dealmakers react to tariff ups and downs; PE firms invest in autism care; women leaders share advice on forging careers in private equity

The unmet needs in autism care are incentivizing PE firms to invest in opportunities to build, grow and sell platforms in the sector.

Northleaf Capital and Ares Management back GoldState Music

The company was founded in 2022 by Charles Goldstuck.

CapitalSpring to acquire manufacturer Coast Sign

Coast Sign currently serves segments including restaurants, hotels, retail, financial services, mobile carriers, pharmacy and health, entertainment and other franchised and independent brands.