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Treble Peak partners with NewVest

Private markets platform Treble Peak is partnering with institutional platform NewVest, to provide diversified access to private market funds. Access will be achieved via the Treble Peak platform, and will require a minimum investment of $50,000.

US judge clears GTCR acquisition of Surmodics

A US judge has sided with private equity firm GTCR in clearing its acquisition of medical device coatings maker Surmodics, rejecting the Federal Trade Commission’s effort to block the deal, according to a report by Reuters.

S2G appoints new operating partner

S2G Investments, a multi-stage private investment firm focussed on the food & agriculture, energy, and oceans sectors, has appointed Grant Leslie as Operating Partner, Government & Policy.

Vista Equity Partners to replace staff with AI

Software-focused sponsor Vista Equity Partners has informed its investors of plans to significantly reduce its workforce as the firm accelerates the integration of artificial-intelligence platforms, according to a report by the Financial Times.

ECN Capital bought by Warburg Pincus-led group

Canada’s ECN Capital has agreed to be taken private in a CAD$1.9bn ($1.35bn) transaction led by Warburg Pincus, signalling heightened private equity interest in the financial services sector. The investor consortium will pay CAD$3.10 per common share in cash, a premium of roughly 13% over the preceding closing price.

BP in talks with Stonepeak to sell Castrol

BP is in advanced discussions with investment firm Stonepeak regarding the potential sale of its lubricants business Castrol, a move aligned with BP’s target to divest approximately $20bn by 2027, according to a report by Reuters citing people familiar with the matter.

Permira appoints Senior Adviser

Global private investment firm Permira has appointed Mark Solomons as a Senior Adviser, bringing extensive global M&A and digital marketplace expertise to support strategic M&A and value creation activity across the firm’s portfolio.

One Equity Partners exits investment in InfuCare Rx

One Equity Partners, a mid-market private equity firm, has exited its investment in InfuCare Rx, Inc through a strategic founder-led equity buyback. Financial terms of the private transaction have not been disclosed.

Francisco Partners acquires majority stake in OEConnection

Francisco Partners, a global investment firm that specialises in partnering with technology businesses, has acquired OEConnection LLC, an end-to-end platform for the automotive aftersales ecosystem, from Genstar Capital, a private equity firm focussed on investments in targeted segments of the software, financial services, industrials, and healthcare industries. Financial terms of

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