Consumer goods

LLCP acquires chocolate, ice cream and sweets franchise Kilwins

Robin and Don McCarty, the majority owners of Kilwins since 1995, will retain an ownership interest.

PAI Partners and ECG go glamping with Vacanceselect

European Camping Group acquired campsite and mobile home operator Vacanceselect in a deal with an enterprise value of €1bn, according to sources close to the matter.

Laser hair removal provider Milan Laser snags funding from Sixth Street and Wildcat Capital

Milan Laser's existing backer Leonard Green & Partners, along with the company's co-founders, will retain a majority stake.

Levine Leichtman to exit GL Education

GL Education will be acquired by Blackstone and Francisco Partners-backed Renaissance.

Palladin-backed Splash Car Wash buys express car wash platform Knockout Car Wash

Headquartered in Milford, Connecticut, Splash is an operator of car washes.

HCI-backed Tech24 buys Commercial Kitchen Repairs

Tech24 is a provider of repair and maintenance services for foodservice and commercial HVAC equipment.

ICV Partners forms South Asian yogurt producer Desi Fresh Foods

Raymundo's Food Group is a portfolio company of AUA Private Equity Partners.

6 food deals that whetted private equity's appetite

PAI Partners, Advent International, Apax Partners and Investindustrial are among the PE firms making deals in the food sector.

Abris Capital to exit canned fish producer Graal

Graal will be bought by Lisner Holding, owned by German food business Müller Group.