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BOSTON – February 9, 2023 – H.I.G. Growth Partners (“H.I.G. Growth”), the dedicated growth capital investment affiliate of H.I.G. Capital, is pleased to announce the sale of its portfolio company, Eruptr (“Eruptr” or the “Company”), a leading provider of technology-enabled digital marketing solutions and SaaS health risk assessments, to Amulet Capital Partners, LP (“Amulet”).

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. Hellman & Friedman (H&F), a premier global private equity firm, today announced that Aron Ain is joining the firm in an advisory role as an Operating Partner and member of the H&F CEO Council.

PALO ALTO, Calif. & PROVO, Utah–(BUSINESS WIRE)–HGGC, a leading middle-market private equity firm, today announced it has made a strategic growth investment in Dentive, a founder-run dental service organization (“DSO”) that provides management services to entrepreneurial, doctor-run general and specialty dental practices primarily in the western U.S. Terms of the private transaction were not disclosed.

Sale of Leading Integrated Payments Provider Follows Significant Transformation and Successful Execution of The Leaders Strategy™ within the Payments IndustryCHICAGO, IL — January 9, 2023

NEW YORK, December 8, 2022/SEOUL, December 9, 2022 – The Korea Investment Corporation (“KIC”) and Golub Capital LLC (together with its affiliates, “Golub Capital”) are pleased to announce the expansion of their strategic partnership.

• Nassau increases its capital by $300 million and AUM by $3.6 billion • Angel Island Capital merges into Nassau’s Asset Management segment • Expands Nassau’s asset management capabilities and accelerates Angel Island’s growth strategy

SAN FRANCISCO and CHICAGO, November 11, 2022—Genstar Capital, a leading private equity firm focused on investments in targeted segments of the financial services, healthcare, software, and industrials industries, today announced a significant investment in Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI), the leading independent provider of aircraft maintenance support and financial tools for the business aviation industry.

Nov 29, 2022 – Little seems to stand in the way of the industrial commercial real estate market across the country, and investment dollars are still seeking opportunities in this space.

Southlake, TX – Gauge Capital (“Gauge”) announced that it has partnered with the founders and management team of Exact Customer (www.exactcustomer.com) (“Exact Customer” or the “Company”).

Under BPEA EQT’s ownership, the company has made significant investments in key functions to accelerate growth and create a differentiated value proposition across Risk, Environment, Health, Safety and Sustainability and Ethics & Compliance

CVC Capital Partners Fund VI (“CVC”) has signed a preliminary agreement for the sale of PKP Energetyka, an energy distributor for the Polish railway sector and provider of traction network maintenance services, to PGE, the state-controlled- public power company and the largest power producing company in Poland for an EV of PLN 5,944.5 million.

MIAMI – November 3, 2022 – H.I.G. Capital (“H.I.G.”), a leading global investment firm with $52 billion of equity capital under management, is pleased to announce that one of its affiliates has completed the acquisition of Celerion Holdings, Inc. (“Celerion” or the “Company”), a leading full-service provider of outsourced clinical research services to the pharmaceutical industry.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Dec. 15, 2022) – Business management software Ekos and trusted data provider VIP are working together on an integration that will benefit craft beverage producers and distributors.

Deal marks a strategic partnership with VLCC’s founders who will continue to hold a significant stake in the company

TORONTO, Jan. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Thomson Reuters Corporation (“Thomson Reuters”) (NYSE / TSX: TRI) announced today it has closed on its previously announced acquisition of SurePrep, LLC (“SurePrep”), a US-based leader in 1040 tax automation software and services.

Why we’re excited to continue backing the India-based company powering the future of cloud-based lending.

Barcelona, Spain, 1st December 2022: BC Partners Real Estate, the real estate investment arm of leading international investment firm, together with FREO Group (“FREO”), today announced the completion of their joint acquisition of the office building located at Gran Vía de les Corts Catalanes 764, in the city centre of Barcelona.

London, Genova, Riyadh – December 9, 2022 – Dussur, the Saudi Arabian Industrial Investments Company, today announces it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire from Bain Capital Private Equity, a leading global private investment firm, a stake in Italmatch Chemicals (“Italmatch”), a global specialty chemical additive manufacturer.

In a round led by AXA Venture Partners (AVP), Mytraffic, a SaaS offering detailed insights on any location in Europe, aims to bring location analytics to the level of web analytics.

GREENVILLE, S.C., Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Grace Hill, an innovator of talent and customer management solutions for commercial and multi-family real estate, announced today that it has acquired Edge2Learn, an e-learning company providing training and policy management solutions in the multifamily industry, and Ellis Partners in Management Solutions (“Ellis”), a provider of mystery shopping and resident and employee survey solutions.

Combined company to drive improvements in health outcomes through technology enablement, data analytics, and clinical expertise

Tal Lee Anderman, Vice President of Talent at Alpine Investors, has been recognized on Insider’s 2022 list of 100 People Transforming Business as one of the 10 leaders transforming finance and money.

New York – November 4, 2022 – AEA Investors’ Small Business Private Equity team announced today that its fund has closed the acquisition of Rees Scientific, Inc. alongside rollover investment from the Company’s employees.

Purchase of Brand Trademark a Key Growth Opportunity in the Rapidly Expanding Farm & Ranch Retail Category

TAMPA, FL (November 28, 2022) — HSP Group, the customer-preferred provider of global expansion software and services for companies seeking to expand overseas, has raised $14 million in a Series B growth capital investment round, which will fast-track the company’s growth plans.

SAN DIEGO, CA – San Diego fintech software firm Kyriba expects to soon complete a $160 million funding round as part of a capital restructuring that values the company at $1.2 billion.

SAN DIEGO, CA – For fintech software firm Kyriba, its on-again, off-again relationship with San Diego is back on.

SAN DIEGO, CA – Fintech software firm Kyriba said this week that sales have increased by 48 percent during the first half of this year – putting the company on pace to reach $100 million in revenue by year end.

SAN DIEGO & SAN FRANCISCO, CA • Inaugural fund raised ~$20 mln in December 2016 • LP base: wealthy investors and execs, a few family offices • Firm gains co-investment rights through pre-deal advisory and executive-search services As L Capital gears u

SAN FRANCISCO & SAN DIEGO, CA – L Capital LLC is pleased to announce its third equity investment by its inaugural fund, L Capital I LP.

SAN FRANCISCO & SAN DIEGO, CA – L Capital LLC is pleased to announce its second equity investment by its inaugural fund, L Capital I LP.

SAN FRANCISCO & SAN DIEGO, CA – L Capital LLC is pleased to announce the first equity investment by its inaugural fund, L Capital I LP.

SAN FRANCISCO & SAN DIEGO, CA – L Capital LLC announces the first closing of its inaugural private equity fund L Capital I LP effective December 21 2016.

Telesoft, a trusted leader in communications expense and mobility management software and solutions, announced that Sumeru Equity Partners (SEP)—along with company founder Thierry Zerbib and management—has acquired the company and madea strategic investment in support of the company’s growth and product development initiatives.

GREENWICH, CT and PARIS – Catterton, the leading consumer-focused private equity firm, LVMH, the world leader in high-quality products, and Groupe Arnault, the family holding company of Bernard Arnault, announced today that they have entered into an agreementto create L Catterton.

February 2025: PE-Backed SaaS Shake-Ups, Acquisitions, and Leadership Changes — From billion-dollar takeovers to strategic leadership moves, February was a whirlwind for private equity-backed SaaS. Dive into the key deals, leadership updates, and trends shaping the industry’s next moves.

Functional SaaS boards are reshaping PE-backed companies by identifying leadership gaps, guiding growth strategies, and offering hands-on mentorship. These boards leverage expertise in AI, GTM strategies, and operational efficiency to drive innovation and position SaaS businesses for long-term success.

Discover key trends shaping SaaS leadership in 2025, including Board of Directors recruitment, the rise of first-time CEOs, operational efficiency, and the impact of tech-driven leadership in scaling SaaS businesses.

Diverse companies have 19% higher revenue, and are 70% more likely to capture new markets. Fostering diversity, equity and inclusion within organizations is more than just the right ethical decision, it is one of the best business decisions a company can make.

Special Purpose Acquisition Companies, or SPACs, have seen their popularity skyrocket in 2020 as an alternative to conventional IPOs during this period of volatility in the markets.

Get to know Marilyn Buehler—newly promoted Consultant at The Lancer Group—as she shares quick takes on private equity, recruiting tips, and what she loves about life in San Diego.

The Lancer Group is delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for Best Client Experience at the International Management Excellence Awards 2023.

The Lancer Group has been named as one of America’s leading executive recruiters in Hunt Scanlon Media’s 2023 guide.

The Lancer Group is delighted to announce that we have been nominated for an award at the Managing Partners’ Forum Awards 2021.

The Lancer Group has been shortlisted for the Professional Services Management Excellence Awards 2025 for its excellence in executive recruitment. Specializing in helping private equity firms hire top leaders and board directors for their SaaS portfolio companies, The Lancer Group is recognized for its tailored recruitment strategies, fast candidate shortlisting, and commitment to placing diverse, high-quality executives who drive growth and innovation.

With no shortage of economic drama in the news cycle, I re-watched an encouraging interview on Bloomberg that David Rubenstein did with Bruce Flatt, CEO of Brookfield Asset Management.

TAMPA, FL (November 28, 2022) — HSP Group, the customer-preferred provider of global expansion software and services for companies seeking to expand overseas, has raised $14 million in a Series B growth capital investment round, which will fast-track the company’s growth plans.

Purchase of Brand Trademark a Key Growth Opportunity in the Rapidly Expanding Farm & Ranch Retail Category

New York – November 4, 2022 – AEA Investors’ Small Business Private Equity team announced today that its fund has closed the acquisition of Rees Scientific, Inc. alongside rollover investment from the Company’s employees.

The Lancer Group is delighted to announce that we have been named one of the top 100 private equity executive search firms for the third year running.

The Lancer Group has been a proud sponsor of the charity Women for Afghan Women (WAW) since the US withdrawal in 2021. 

SAN DIEGO, CA – Scott Dunklee of Lancer Group was named to the Private Equity Recruiting Power 100 by market research firm Hunt Scanlon.

Driving Private Equity Returns Through Transformational Change

According to Pitchbook, US PE middle-market dealmaking continued its resurgence in Q1, posting the second-highest quarterly deal value figure on record after Q4 2020. 

2020 was a uniquely challenging year for many industries, requiring companies to re-envision their business models in the face of unprecedented uncertainty and volatility in the market, workforce, and global trade.

With an expected $330 billion to the $1 trillion in dry powder currently available, PitchBook’s US Private Equity Outlook predicts that 2021 will be a record year for fundraising.

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Nov. 19, 2020 — The Lancer Group, an executive search firm for private equity-backed software companies, is proud to announce the first annual list “Top 25 Women in PE-Backed Software Companies”.

SAN DIEGO, CA – The Lancer Group Partner Victoria Lakers was quoted in Hunt Scanlon Media’s 2020 Executive Recruiting State of the Industry Report: Adapting in Uncertain Times.

SAN DIEGO, CA – Scott Dunklee of The Lancer Group has been named to the Private Equity Recruiting Power 75 by market research firm Hunt Scanlon.

SAN DIEGO, CA – Lancer named as a top executive search firm for private equity recruiting by Hunt Scanlon in their recent “PE Recruiting Power 75”, a ranking of the leading executive search firms that specialize in recruiting for Private Equity and their portfolio companies.

SAN DIEGO, SAN FRANCISCO & DALLAS, TX – The Lancer Group, a leading retained executive search firm that partners with private equity firms, their portfolio companies, and public corporations, announced that Kevin Anderson has joined the firm as Partner in Dallas, Texas.

SAN DIEGO, CA – The Lancer Group, a leading retained executive search firm that partners with private equity firms, their portfolio companies, and public corporations announced that Scott Dunklee and Simon Francis, Partners, will be moderating the “Blurring the Lines between Deal Partners and Operating Partners” and “Operating Partner Career Path Tips”panels at the PEI Operating Partners Forum that will take place on October 19 to 20 in New York City.

BOSTON AND SAN FRANCISCO – The Lancer Group, a leading retained executive search firm that partners with private equity firms, their portfolio companies, and public corporations, announced that Jeff Yolen and Peter Deegan have joined the firm.

SAN DIEGO – The Lancer Group, a leading retained executive search firm that partners with private equity firms, their portfolio companies, and public corporations, announced that Simon Francis and Jeff Leopold have joined the firm as partners.