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Soundcore Capital Partners has launched its 12th platform, TreeServe, through the acquisition of Princeton Tree Care and Clauser Tree Care, LLC, two leading providers in the tree care services sector. The investment represents Soundcore's strategic entry into the Tree Care, Plant and Shrub Health Care, and Lawn Care market, with backing from O2 Sponsor Finance. https://lnkd.in/giHrHuyc #LBO #Buyouts

Lockmasters Inc., a portfolio company of Dominus Capital, has acquired Signals Defense, LLC, a Maryland-based provider of RF and IR shielding technology for high-security government and commercial applications. Deron Simpson, founder of Signals Defense, and Eric K., its president, expressed enthusiasm for the cross-sell opportunities and enhanced growth prospects ahead. https://lnkd.in/eZd3dP3h #LBO #Buyouts

KKR is reportedly in advanced talks to sell Spanish real estate servicing platform Hipoges to Pollen Street Capital. While no final decision has been made, other potential investors could still be considered, according to sources familiar with the matter. Jorge Zuloaga Montero | Bloomberg https://lnkd.in/eCDqQDmf #LBO #Buyouts

fifteenfortyseven Critical Systems Realty (1547) and Harrison Street have acquired DRFortress, LLC, Hawaii’s largest carrier-neutral data center, from GI Partners. DRFortress founders Fred Rodi and Rosa White will continue to lead the company, with plans to expand services across the Pacific region. https://lnkd.in/eDgmBdyz #LBO #Buyouts

Centerbridge Partners, L.P. is pursuing legal action to terminate its acquisition of Banca Progetto from Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. The suit, filed in London, claims the Italian bank failed to resolve anti-money laundering shortcomings prior to the deal's execution. Antonio Vanuzzo, Sonia Sirletti, Luca Casiraghi and Upmanyu Trivedi | Bloomberg https://lnkd.in/etBqdPuH #LBO #Buyouts

Brookfield and Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) are reportedly finalizing an acquisition of life sciences diagnostics company Antylia Scientific from private equity firm GTCR LLC in a deal valued around $1.4 billion. The potential transaction highlights continued private equity interest in the healthcare and diagnostics space. Dinesh Nair | Bloomberg https://lnkd.in/emfcYXXg #LBO #Buyouts

Goldman Sachs Alternatives' Sustainable Investing team has acquired Atlas-SSI, a U.S.-based water management equipment provider serving industrial, utility, municipal, and commercial sectors. CEO Paul Lewis of Atlas-SSI and Jeff Possick of Goldman Sachs Alternatives emphasized the strategic alignment, growth potential, and critical mission to improve water infrastructure across North America. https://lnkd.in/eUDDw9-j #LBO #Buyouts

GCM Grosvenor has been voted Top Mid-Market Buyout Buyer in the 2024 SecondaryLink Awards.       Voters recognized our firm as a clear leader in this category, citing our team’s expertise in mid-market buyout secondaries and strong market position, with $39.5 billion committed to private equity since 1999 and a specialized focus on small and mid-market buyout funds.      #alternativeinvestments #privatequity #secondaryinvestments #secondaries #secondarymarket #privatemarkets #sharegrosvenor  

American Medical Staffing has acquired Nexus Therapy in a move that strengthens its mission to support school communities nationwide. With AMS’s national infrastructure and Nexus Therapy’s expertise in professional school staffing, the combined entity aims to enhance student care across the U.S. https://lnkd.in/dX_byuvG #LBO #Buyouts

Veltris, backed by Trive Capital and BayLink Capital, has acquired BPK Technologies to expand its digital engineering and AI capabilities across the healthcare industry and more. Hiral Chandrana and Rajeev Bhatia highlighted the synergies in workflow automation, data engineering, and hyperscaler solutions. https://lnkd.in/gWTEzTmv #LBO #Buyouts