Elastrin Therapeutics, a privately held biotechnology company, has closed a USD10 million funding round led by Kizoo Technology Capital, an early-stage investor in breakthrough rejuvenation technologies. Other investors in the round include Starbloom Capital and SC Launch.  Elastrin Therapeutics was founded in 2018 as a spinout from Clemson University where the technology was first developed over a 20-year period. The company’s lead asset ELT-001 is an EDTA-loaded nanoparticle conjugated with a proprietary monoclonal antibody for the treatment of vascular calcification.

Air Temp Mechanical Services (Air Temp), a portfolio company of Ironwood Capital Connecticut and Anvil Capital, has acquired Hipoint Heating & Cooling (Hipoint). The deal was structured as an add-on acquisition for Air Temp with funding for the transaction provided by Salem Five Bank and funds managed by Ironwood Capital Connecticut.     Founded in 1991 by John Przybylski and Larry Pugrab, Hipoint is a regional commercial HVAC service company. 

Atlantic BidCo, a non-controlled company indirectly held by funds which are respectively managed and advised by Advent International Corporation (Advent), Centerbridge Partners (Centerbridge), CPP Investment Board Europe – a wholly owned subsidiary of Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) – as well as other co-investors, is to launch a voluntary public takeover offer to all shareholders of Aareal Bank. Atlantic BidCo and Aareal Bank have renewed their investment agreement. On this basis, the Management and Supervisory Boards of Aareal Bank continue to view the transaction as strategically beneficial for the company and its stakeholders, are unanimously supportive, and intend,

Andera Partners is to sell its life sciences portfolio company ReViral, to Pfizer for a total consideration of up to USD525 million. ReViral is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing, and commercialising novel antiviral therapeutics, with an initial focus on treating respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). The proposed transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including receipt of regulatory approvals. Andera co-led ReViral’s Series A funding round of USD21 million in 2015 and re-invested in the subsequent financing rounds alongside a group of international blue chip investors.

InvestorFlow, a provider of cloud-based investor portals for alternative asset managers, has merged with Cloud Theory, a cloud-enabled enterprise Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software platform for alternative asset managers and investment banks. The company has also closed a USD30 million Series A investment from Ambina Partners, which will help accelerate the combined company’s continued growth. Following the closing of the merger, the new company will be called InvestorFlow and will become a deal and investor engagement platform in the financial services industry with headquarters in Menlo Park and offices throughout North America. 

UserZoom, a specialist in the Digital User Experience (UX) Insights category, has closed a strategic growth investment from software investment firm Thoma Bravo. The investment, which values UserZoom at USD800 million, will be used to accelerate innovation and growth for UserZoom’s proprietary insights system. UserZoom founders and management, as well as current investor Sunstone Partners, will remain significant shareholders.

LogicSource, a provider of procurement services and technology solutions, has raised USD180 million from FTV Capital, a sector-focused growth equity investor in enterprise technology and services businesses. With this new funding, LogicSource will enhance its services, technology and data offerings, enter new verticals and further invest in client-centric growth initiatives, helping drive measurable and sustainable profit improvements for the world’s most recognisable brands.

Gryphon Investors (Gryphon), a middle-market private equity firm, has partnered with Vision Innovation Partners (VIP), a provider of eye care services in the mid-Atlantic region. Financial terms of the transaction have not been disclosed.    Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Annapolis, MD, VIP offers a comprehensive range of eye services and treatments. With more than 140 practitioners operating out of 65 clinics and 11 surgery centres, the Company is among the region’s leading ophthalmology providers.

Jüsto, an online grocer in Latin America with operations in Mexico, Brazil and Peru, has raised a USD152 million in a Series B investment led by growth equity firm General Atlantic. New and existing investors Tarsadia Capital, Citius, Arago Capital, Foundation Capital and Quiet Capital also participated in the round, among others.  Jüsto will leverage the new capital to fund its continued growth, including geographic expansion within Brazil, Mexico, and Peru, as well as into new geographies in Latin America, in addition to supporting investments in its tech stack.

Worldwise, apet supplies platform and a portfolio company of middle market private equity fund A&M Capital Partners (AMCP), has acquired Pet Factory, a specialist in the pet chews, treats, toys, and accessories segments. Worldwise has now completed three successful M&A transactions in the last four months, expanding its portfolio to include six complementary brands across several attractive product categories, including pet chews and treats, toys, litter accessories, pet bedding and more.