Retail

TSCP-backed PestCo Holdings snaps up residential pest control firm PestShield

PestCo is a provider of pest control services to residential and commercial customers.

HICL Infrastructure to dispose equity stake in Northwest Parkway

The sale is for a net consideration of around $232 million.

Accession Capital Partners to acquire SMYK from Bridgepoint

SMYK is a children’s apparel and toys retailer.

Blackstone takes online pet care marketplace Rover private

The deal is valued at about $2.3 billion.

NVM Private Equity infuses capital into Vegetarian Express

Vegetarian Express is a plant-based ingredients provider.

Ardian, Prelios SGR close sale of historic office building in Rome

The building, located in Via Vittorio Veneto 89, is home to Deloitte’s new Rome headquarters.

Kitchen and bathroom fixtures maker Kingston Brass inks investment from LVC

Abacus Finance provided senior debt financing in support of the transaction.

GenNx360-backed Whitsons snaps up food service management provider Fresh Picks

Headquartered in Islandia, New York, Whitsons is a provider of customized dining services to education, healthcare, community markets, and specialty services nationwide.

CVC runs single-asset continuation fund process for Italian online university

The buyout giant initially backed Multiversity in 2019 before acquiring 100% of the online university group in 2021.