Despite continued turmoil in the public equity markets, the global software saw a total of 628 M&A deals in Q2 at a disclosed value of $130 billion, equaling the record set just two quarters earlier, according to Kroll, a provider of data, technology and insights related to risk, governance and growth.

Highview Capital (Highview) has acquired Jobbers Meat Packing Co, doing business as WilMar, a protein processor specialising in ground beef solutions. Highview plans to merge WilMar with portfolio company Randall Foods (Randall), to create one of the leading protein providers in the US. Randall Foods partners with grocery customers to provide

DigitalBridge Investment Management (DigitalBridge), the investment management arm of DigitalBridge Group, and funds affiliated with Columbia Capital have formed Xenith Infrastructure Group (Xenith IG), a new fibre platform serving hyperscalers, data centre operators, carriers and enterprises in the Asia-Pacific region.  Xenith IG’s initial assets comprise conduit and fibre assets in

SYN Ventures has lead a $20 million Series A funding round in RegScale, a continuous compliance automation software company. SineWave Ventures, VIPC’s Virginia Venture Partners, SecureOctane and several strategic investors also participated in the round. The funding will primarily be used to drive sales and marketing initiatives initially targeted in

Energy Impact Partners (EIP), a global investment platform focused on the transition to a sustainable energy future, has participated in Rheaply’s latest investment round through its Elevate Future Fund. Rheaply is a cloud-based resource exchange platform that connects people and organizations with resources, improves reuse outcomes and catalyzes the circular

Palatine Private Equity has completed a significant investment into My Pension Expert following approval from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). My Pension Expert is a UK at-retirement adviser, with its telephone and video-based services allowing the company to provide independent financial advice on a national scale.   Palatine’s investment will

Linden Capital Partners (Linden), has completed its acquisition of Aspirion, a specialist in technology-enabled healthcare revenue cycle management (RCM), from Aquiline Capital Partners. The Chicago-based private equity firm, which focuses exclusively on the healthcare industry, is joined by Varsity Healthcare Partners (VHP), a healthcare services private equity firm with RCM

Affilates of SK Capital Partners (SK Capital), a New York-based private investment firm focused exclusively on the specialty chemicals, materials and pharmaceuticals sectors, have completed the acquisition of Valtris Specialty Chemicals (Valtris) from HIG Capital. Valtris is a global manufacturer of a comprehensive portfolio of specialty additives and precursors, offering

Affiliates of Stellus Capital Management (Stellus), a specialist in middle market direct lending, have provided senior debt financing and an equity co-investment to support the acquisition of Digimind by Onclusive, a portfolio company of Symphony Technology Group (STG). Digimind is a specialist in AI-powered social listening platforms and market intelligence