MiddleGround Capital, an operationally focused private equity firm that makes control investments in North American middle market B2B industrial and specialty distribution companies, has acquired SixAxis, a provider of compliance-driven safety equipment solutions across diverse end markets. SixAxis’ patent-protected suite of customisable and modular solutions are purpose-built to address companies’

LDC-backed Croud, a global digital marketing agency working with some of the world’s leading brands, has acquired Born Social, a global social media agency. This transaction marks Croud’s third acquisition in 12 months. With the support of its private equity partner LDC, it  continues to build its group of global

Grant Avenue Capital, a middle market healthcare-focused private equity firm, has launched Helios Clinical Research, a new integrated clinical site organisation that partners with patients, physicians, and biopharma sponsors to optimise clinical research. 

Armònia, an Italian private equity fund manager, together with the minority shareholders, including CEO Vanni Benedetti, has sold 100% of BioDue, an Italian player in the market of food supplements, medical devices and cosmetics, to the international private equity fund manager Riverside. The sale of BioDue, which will be completed

Private equity funds managed by Blackstone have signed definitive agreements with Satinder Singh Rekhi and other current promoters to purchase a majority stake in R Systems International Limited for up to $359 million.

KKR has led a $68 million Series B funding round in Advanced Navigation, a developer of AI robotics and navigation technology. The funding round includes participation from new investors such as deep learning venture firm AI Capital and existing investors, including Main Sequence.