Technical Safety Services (TSS), a portfolio company of Levine Leichtman Capital Partners (LLCP), has acquired CEPA Operations (CEPA), a provider of regulatory certification services for controlled environment equipment used in pharmaceutical and healthcare settings. TSS is a leading provider of testing, inspection, certification, and calibration (TICC) services to customers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare and other life sciences end markets. TSS provides on-site technical services mandated to occur at regular intervals to ensure all clients remain in compliance with regulatory standards.  The company’s services are performed across the lifecycle of a customer facility and ensure the compliant operation of controlled

Boston Multi Family Office (Boston MFO), one of the Isle of Man’s highest profile trust and fiduciary services businesses, has secured a significant investment from Horizon Capital, a specialist technology and services investor. Horizon Capital will take a majority stake in the company, supporting the management team as its continues to grow the business both organically and via acquisitions. The partnership with Horizon will enable Boston MFO to continue to build on the momentum already created following recent acquisitions. Katherine Ellis (CEO) and Alex McNee (COO) led a management buyout of Boston MFO from its family office ownership in October

An affiliate of HIG Capital (HIG) has acquired CPS Building Services Limited (CPS), a UK provider of mechanical and electrical (M&E) services, from its founder. The financial terms of the transaction, which will see current CPS MD Liam Connelly reinvest alongside HIG, have not been disclosed.   CPS provides installation and maintenance services across heating, cooling, ventilation and electrical systems to clients in the healthcare, life sciences, defence and education end-markets. The business has developed a strong reputation for high-quality service provision in its East Anglia home market. HIG, together with the management team, aims to continue CPS’ track record

Fortis Solutions Group (Fortis), a provider of high impact printed packaging solutions and a portfolio company of funds managed by Harvest Partners, has acquired Digital Dogma Corp. Terms of the transaction have not been disclosed.   Digital Dogma is a digital manufacturer of pressure sensitive labels, shrink sleeves and flexible packaging serving the food and beverage, wine and spirits, nutraceutical, health and beauty, and industrial end markets from its locations in Santa Fe Springs and Paso Robles, California. Employing over 1,300 employees across twenty-two manufacturing sites, Fortis intends to continue its pursuit of attractive acquisitions to further the breadth of

Gridiron Capital (Gridiron Capital), an investment firm focused on partnering with founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, has invested in Magneto & Diesel Holdings (M&D), a value-added distributor and remanufacturer of mission-critical aftermarket parts for diesel engines from Warren Equity Partners. Financial terms of the transaction have not been disclosed.   M&D serves as a one-stop solutions provider for every type of diesel application, with a focus on heavy duty and high horsepower vehicles used in the trucking, infrastructure, agriculture, marine, and transportation markets.   Since 1943, M&D has supported its aftermarket customers in maintaining, repairing, and replacing diesel engine parts

Growth Capital Ventures (GCV) and its private investor network have exited Intelligence Fusion through a sale of the threat intelligence technology company to Sigma7, providing a profitable return for all investors. GCV, which provides co-investment opportunities across venture capital, private equity, and property to an experienced investor network, has exited from Intelligence Fusion after the threat intelligence technology company was acquired by Sigma7, providing a profitable return for all investors.   GCV, based in North East England, has supported the Intelligence Fusion team, headquartered in Durham, since inception in 2015 on both an investment and technology basis.    Sigma7, a

Liefergrün, a sustainable last mile shipping platform, has secured €12 million in Series A funding to expand its platform and presence in Europe. eCAPITAL led the round with existing investors Speedinvest and Norrsken VC also involved. Liefergrün, which is currently present across Germany, uses a fleet of cargo bikes and electric vehicles based at scores of regional hubs to enable emission-free delivery of goods bought online to consumers.  The Series A will enable Liefergrün to expand its platform and delivery network, enhance its technical product and grow its team. The investment comes just six months after Liefergrün’s €3 million Seed

CenterOak Partners (CenterOak), a Dallas-based private equity firm, has appointed Mark Langer as a managing director. Langer brings twenty years of middle market transaction experience to CenterOak and joins a team of now 24 professionals.  CenterOak currently manages more than $1.1 billion of equity across two Funds and has completed more than 100 transactions.       At CenterOak,Langer will provide senior support for all aspects of the firm’s investment process, including deal origination, execution, and portfolio company value enhancement strategies. Prior to joining CenterOak, he spent ten years as a Managing Director at Heartwood Partners, a lower middle market control

Verdane, a European specialist growth equity investor, through its impact fund Idun, has invested in Qbtech, a maker of objective ADHD tests and Topro, a market leading company that produces mobility aids. Verdane’s investment will support these companies, leveraging its expertise in software and healthcare, to execute expansion and market growth.   Verdane’s impact fund Idun makes investments focused on driving impact in three clusters: energy transition; sustainable consumption; and resilient communities. Qbtech and Topro are driving impact through providing valuable contributions to resilient communities or through improving quality of life. Qbtech is the market leader in objective measurement of

Wreno, a proptech platform that trains and connects workers and trade partners with institutional real estate companies, that raised $5 million in a seed funding round led by Lerer Hippeau with participation from Fifth Wall, Owl Ventures, NFX, among others. The round’s angel participation also includes senior management from top single-family home institutions, as well as founders such as Vikas Choudhary from Porter and Alexey Dubov and Sam Ruben from Mighty Buildings. The company has raised a total of $6.1 million to date. This investment will allow the company to continue to scale into new markets across the US, leverage