North America

Kainos Capital promotes Gassko and Moredock to partner

Previously, both were principals.

New State snaps up trade show services firm The Expo Group

Houlihan Lokey provided financial advisory services to New State on the deal while STS Capital Partners acted as financial advisor for The Expo Group.

L Catterton to acquire fitness studios network [solidcore]

The sellers are VMG Partners, Kohlberg & Company, and Peterson Partners.

Audax-backed Rensa Filtration picks up The Filter Shop

Illinois-based Rensa Filtration is a maker of air filtration products.

Ara Partners-backed Continuum Powders appoints Butson as SVP, global sales

Continuum Powders is a US-based provider of sustainable, high-performance metal powders for advanced manufacturing.

O2-backed Denbright Dental Labs recruits Casper as CEO

California-based Denbright Dental Labs is a provider of dental prosthetics.

Astara taps Robson as business development head

Based in New York, Robson will be responsible for leading the firm's deal origination and marketing efforts and work closely with the investment team to accelerate sourcing efforts.