Business services

The investment will allow AArete to accelerate key growth initiatives, broaden its solution set, and pursue acquisitions.

The deal is the firm's fifth investment from its debut fund, which closed in 2025.

Headquartered in Chicago, Heartland Paving Partners is a provider of commercial asphalt and concrete maintenance and repair services.

Headquartered in Lawrenceville, Georgia, ASA Safety is a specialized distributor of safety supplies, equipment and related services.

Based in Las Vegas, ROR Partners is an AI-powered performance marketing firm.

BHMS Investments is backing this merger with a significant undisclosed investment.

SolomonEdwards is a Wayne, Pennsylvania-based professional services firm.

Jack Miner will serve as Skybound’s founder and president.

Expert Institute is a provider of expert witness services, research, and data-driven intelligence.