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GCP backs GovExec’s acquisition of GMarkU

GovExec, an information services company for US government leaders and contractors, has acquired Government Marketing University, (GMarkU) a training, skills development, and career growth community platform that serves the entire public sector ecosystem.  Terms of the deal, which was completed with financial support from mid-market private-equity firm Growth Catalyst Partners

EquipmentShare completes USD230m funding round

EquipmentShare, an equipment and digital solutions provider serving the construction industry, has completed a USD230 million funding round led by Tiger Global Management, The Spruce House Partnership and RedBird Capital Partners, with additional participation from Tru Arrow Partners and existing investors Romulus, Insight Partners and Anchorage Capital Group.  These fundraising

Specialized Packaging Group completes acquisition of Specialized Packaging Solutions

Specialized Packaging Group (SPG), a vertically-integrated provider of protective packaging products, has acquired Bay Area-based Specialized Packaging Solutions (SPS).  The acquisition will enhance SPG’s existing capability set in its Engineered Packaging division, expanding the company’s reach while adding approximately 100 employees to its 1,100-person workforce. SPS and its full workforce

Ironwood Capital exits waste container and disposal service investment

Ironwood Capital has exited its investment in Pete & Pete Container Services, Inc and Boyas Excavating Inc (Pete & Pete/Boyas), the largest privately-held integrated waste management company in the Cleveland, Ohio region.  “Ironwood partnered with Pete & Pete in 2019 in connection with its acquisition of Boyas, the largest privately

Permira Funds makes EUR1.9bn strategic investment in Adevinta

Permira, a global private equity firm focused on growth at scale, has made a strategic investment in Adevinta ASA (Adevinta). Funds advised by Permira have agreed to acquire approximately 125 million shares in Adevinta from eBay Inc (eBay), representing a 10.2 per cent ownership. Upon closing of the transaction, Permira

One Equity Partners to sell OneLink Holdings

One Equity Partners (OEP), is to sell OneLink Holdings (OneLink), a provider of business process outsourcing (BPO) and customer relationship management (CRM) solutions, to Webhelp.  Webhelp is a global provider of customer experience (CX) and business solutions. Financial terms of the private transaction have not been disclosed. Founded in 2013,

Ironwood Capital portfolio company The Facilities Group acquires Excel Building Services

Ironwood Capital portfolio company The Facilities Group (TFG) has acquired Excel Building Services (Excel), a California-based janitorial services provider with a primary focus on retail and distribution customers. Ironwood Capital Partner Roger Roche, says: “Excel serves customers in 40 states, significantly expanding the reach and market penetration of TFG. The

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