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LLCP’s Lauren Leichtman says NWSL on cusp of take-off; Fengate goes better-for-you route with Sweets from the Earth

A look at PE opportunities in the respiratory care sector; exploring how Fengate Private Equity's deal for Sweets from the Earth, a plant-based sweet baked goods manufacturer, reflects PE interest in better-for-you snacks; thoughts from Lauren Leichtman, co-founder and co-chairperson of the executive committee at Levine Leichtman Capital Partners, on the National Women’s Soccer League.

HarbourView leads $30m investment in production company Lion Forge Entertainment

The Steward Family and Polarity are also investors in the round and will continue to be the majority owners of Lion Forge Entertainment.

Apollo expected to launch $5bn sports vehicle; Verlinvest is taking Insomnia Cookies into train stations and airports

Also, Blackstone portfolio company Legence has launched the roadshow for its proposed IPO.

Ares Management sells minority stake in McLaren Racing

Headquartered in the UK, McLaren Racing is home to the McLaren Formula 1, IndyCar and Esports teams as well as the World Endurance Championship team from 2027 onwards.

Searchlight invests in music rights platform Chord

The capital infusion will be used by Chord to accelerate its growth through the expansion of its recorded music and publishing catalogs, as well as enhance Chord's ability to identify and execute new acquisition opportunities.

Cybersecurity sees uptick in quality deals, says Houlihan’s Keith Skirbe; HarbourView leads way in music royalty and copyright deals

Speaking with Keith Skirbe, a managing director in Houlihan Lokey’s Technology Group, to learn the latest in the cybersecurity segment; a look at some recent deals in the music royalties and copyrights sector, and how HarbourView Equity Partners has fared in the current fundraising environment; One Equity Partners, Warburg Pincus and Green Cement Investments agree to sell Eco Material Technologies to CRH for $2.1 billion.