News and Analysis

Francisco Partners has agreed to acquire IBM's healthcare data and analytics assets that are currently part of its Watson Health business.

Arsenal Capital Partners has recapitalized Headwall Photonics, a provider of hyperspectral imaging systems, spectral instrumentation, and optical components.

Two elevator services companies 3Phase Elevator and Elevator Services Holdings have merged.

Vista Equity Partners has invested $150 million in OfficeSpace Software Inc, a creator of better workplaces.

The firm is the latest in a slew of shops launched by former Golden Gate executives over the past few years.

Primed by a vigorous deal environment, tech PE fundraising rose to dizzying heights in 2021, with 474 North American vehicles collecting an all-time high of $227bn, according to Buyouts data.

Anthesis Group has acquired Provision Coalition, a Guelph, Ontario-based consultancy focused on sustainability in the agri-food sector.

RMA Group of Companies, a portfolio company of OceanSound Partners, has merged with Western Technologies, Inc and Enviro-Drill Inc to form a provider of technology-enabled laboratory testing, inspection and quality management services.

Corbett Technology Solutions Inc, a portfolio company of Wind Point Partners, has acquired Knightdale, North Carolina-based Systems Electronics Inc, a communications, safety and security systems integrator.

Connor, Clark & Lunn Infrastructure has acquired a majority interest in Landmark Student Transportation, an Aurora, Ontario-based provider of student transportation services.