SilverEdge Government Solutions (SilverEdge), a cybersecurity, software, and intelligence solutions platform serving the Defence and Intelligence communities backed by private equity investor SilverEdge, has appointed Emily Ringer as chief human capital officer. In her new role, Ringer will spearhead SilverEdge’s efforts to attain and sustain that goal as head of human resources, talent development, and communication for the platform. She will lead the company’s strategic planning and workforce development efforts to attract new talent, drive growth, and create a first-class work environment and culture where employees can thrive. Ringer has 25 years of experience working in the government contracting industry

Wheel Pros, a designer, manufacturer and distributor of proprietary branded aftermarket vehicle enhancements for light trucks, SUVs, passenger cars and ATVs/UTVs backed by Clearlake Capital Group, and in partnership with management, is to acquire Transamerican Auto Parts (“TAP” or “the Company”) from Polaris, a specialist in powersports. TAP is a vertically integrated manufacturer, distributor, retailer and installer of off-road Jeep and light truck parts and accessories. In 2021, TAP generated nearly $760 million in revenue.   The transaction is expected to close early in the third quarter, subject to customary closing conditions. Baird acted as financial advisor to Polaris in

Auxilius, a company that simplifies and streamlines clinical trial financial management for biotech companies, has raised $10 million in Series A funding. The round was led by Renegade Partners, with participation from previous investors Bain Capital Ventures and XYZ Venture Capital, as well as a number of prominent angel investors, including Andy Palmer (Koa Labs), Chase Gilbert (Built Technologies), and Sam Whitaker (Greenphire). Roseanne Wincek from Renegade Partners is joining the board.  

Lower middle-market, private equity firm Osceola Capital’s (Osceola) Revelation Pharma Corporation (Revelation) platform has made it’s eight acquisition, Wedgewood Pharmacy’s human-health book of business. Wedgewood Pharmacy operates compounding pharmacies that offers sterile and non-sterile compounded medications for animal patients in 50 states.  Terms of the transaction have not been disclosed.

Lauxera Capital Partners has acquired a €10 million majority stake in Matrix Requirements, a MedTech quality management software provider. The software editor helps medical device companies meet their growing need for quality and regulatory compliance in a world where the lines between medical devices and software are blurring.  In addition to more traditional MedTech clients, Matrix’s product portfolio is designed to serve the fast-growing “software as a medical device” field encompassing digital therapeutics, connected devices, and technologies leveraging machine learning/artificial intelligence. This is the seventh investment made by Lauxera Growth I, a growth and growth buy-out fund dedicated to investing

Blackford Capital (Blackford), a lower middle market private equity firm, has exited its investment in Grand Equipment Company (Grand Equipment or GEC) through a sale to Cognitive Capital Partners (Cognitive), a Chicago-based investment firm. Grand Equipment is a multi-line equipment dealer offering the sale and rental of a wide range of heavy construction equipment, both new and used, and provides parts and service to a diverse, resilient customer base, primarily in greater Grand Rapids and the broader Western Michigan market.  Blackford Capital acquired GEC, led by founder and CEO Jeff Grasman, through its Michigan Prosperity Fund in 2015. During its

Garnett Station Partners (Garnett Station), a New York-based investment firm, has made a growth investment intWoof Gang Bakery & Grooming (Woof Gang). Founded in 2007, by Paul and Cara Allen, Woof Gang is a pet services and specialty retail franchisor with more than 200 locations open or under development across 18 states.  Financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed.

3i Group (3i) is to invest in Digital Barriers, a provider of IoVT (Internet of Video Things) surveillance and security products. 3i is investing alongside existing investor, Volpi Capital LLP, who will maintain a minority stake in the business.   Headquartered in the UK with offices across the US and Europe, Digital Barriers’ video compression technology allows live streaming over low-bandwidth environments, including cellular body worn cameras, and an ever growing set of commercial applications.    The partnership with 3i will enable Digital Barriers to accelerate its international expansion, invest further in its unique technology, significantly grow its go-to-market capabilities