Obey Martin Manayiti

Alpine Investors-backed Axcel Learning breaking into healthcare with the acquisition of KMK Optometry; five recent deals that show how e-commerce is fueling warehouse automation; Apollo to acquire a majority stake in Panasonic Automotive.

GTCR, Argosy and Angeles Equity Partners are some of the firms betting on warehouse automation.

Axcel Learning, a portfolio company of Alpine Investors, is breaking into the healthcare education sector through the acquisition of KMK Optometry.

Bishop Street partners with entrepreneurs, operators and underwriters across specialty P&C markets.

Both firms are headquartered in New York and invest in the lower middle market.

World 50 is an invitation-only, peer-to-peer network and knowledge exchange platform

The company’s core services include cost segregation, research & development tax credits and energy efficiency tax credit consulting services.

Core is a manufacturing, industrial technology and industrial services-focused private equity firm.

Polywood is made of recycled and reusable plastics.

Private equity and venture capital firms get in on the growing popularity of women’s soccer; Waud Capital Partners acquiring provider of home-care and wellness services; the recent trend of PE firms investing in behavioral health; Capstone Partners report: valuations softening.