Consumer goods

IVEST and Cloverlay to sell Care Bears to Authentic after quadrupling business in three years; Abry and Lightbay lead recent MSP deals

The agreement to sell Care Bears by IVEST and Cloverlay is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026.

Investcorp-backed Sunrise Produce snaps up Family Tree Produce

Sunrise Produce is a wholesale produce distribution company based in Southern California.

Verlinvest, Five Seasons back pet nutrition company Years

Years makes ambient-stored, fresh-ingredient dog meals with up to 18 months of shelf life.

IVEST and Cloverlay to sell popular children's franchise Care Bears to Authentic Brands Group

IVEST and Cloverlay acquired Care Bears in 2023 from the Weiss family, sole owners of the brand for more than 40 years.

O2-backed Azureon picks up residential pool services firm Pooltek Services

Based in Saddle Brook, New Jersey, Azureon is a pool care platform.

Altamont Capital sells comfort food chain Cotton Patch Cafe to Local Favorite Restaurants

Local Favorite is a Dallas, Texas-based platform for local brands.

Bessemer-backed Mas Restaurant Group sells 43 Ohio locations to Southpaw

Based in Houston and Columbus, MRG is a Taco Bell franchisee.