Consumer goods

PE-backed Mavis Tire Express Services Corp acquires auto repair brand Midas

The seller was TBC Corporation.

Viking Global Investors to take majority stake in Voyado; Partners to buy premium cat food biz from 3i; LP tweaks defense policy; Perwyn in first Italian deal

Voyado aims to help retail brands create shopping experiences, increase customer loyalty and drive business growth.

Savory Fund backs Asian street food chain Hawkers

Hawkers filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in September 2024 and voluntarily withdrew from Chapter 11 in February 2025, following a consensual loan restructure from the prior lender.

Orangewood expands investment in 7 Brew Coffee franchisee Motley 7 Brew

7 Brew Coffee, which is backed by Blackstone, is a drive-thru beverage chain.

College sports settlement sure to entice private equity; Verlinvest and Mistral increase Insomnia Cookies stake

A settlement in House vs. NCAA allowing college athletes to be directly compensated by schools could open opportunities for PE firms to invest. What we know so far; how deal value has risen so far despite deal count dropping according to HarbourVest’s 2025 Midyear Market Outlook; Verlinvest and Mistral Equity Partners increase their investment in Insomnia Cookies; Houlihan Lokey's US Restaurant Industry update shows why restaurant deals are so attractive.