Phoenix Equity Partners Acquires Majority Stake in Ava Global

Phoenix Equity Partners Acquires Majority Stake in Dufrain

July 18, 2022

Data & Analytics

Phoenix Equity Partners has acquired a majority stake in Dufrain, a UK-based data management, business intelligence and analytics provider, backing CEO Joseph George and the senior management team. The investment will support Dufrain’s expansion of services, technology offering and geographic reach as the firm scales its operations across the UK and into new markets.

Equistone Acquires Majority Stake in Nexus Vehicle Rental from Phoenix Equity Partners

January 17, 2023

Transportation

Equistone Partners Europe has acquired a majority stake in Nexus Vehicle Rental from Phoenix Equity Partners; financial terms were not disclosed. Nexus, a Leeds-based tech-driven B2B vehicle rental aggregator operating an asset-light model via its IRIS platform, will continue to be led by its existing management team as Equistone supports the business' next phase of growth and product development.

ProA Capital Acquires 70% Stake in Avioparts

September 7, 2023

Logistics & Distribution

Spanish private equity firm ProA Capital has agreed to acquire roughly 70% of Avioparts, a distributor of aircraft components, lubricants and logistics solutions, in a deal that values the company at about €40 million. The transaction is structured as a share purchase plus a capital increase to support Avioparts’ organic and inorganic growth; founder David Fojon will remain CEO and a minority shareholder.

Apax Partners Acquires Majority Stake in Herjavec Group

February 11, 2021

Cybersecurity

Funds advised by Apax Partners signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Herjavec Group, a global managed security services provider. Founder and CEO Robert Herjavec will remain a significant stakeholder and CEO; financial terms were not disclosed. Apax said it will support international expansion, add security and identity resources, and advance HG's proprietary platforms.

PAI Partners and ADIA Acquire Majority Stake in Alvest

January 31, 2025

Aerospace & Defense

PAI Partners, together with a wholly owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), has acquired a majority stake in Alvest, the global leader in airport Ground Support Equipment (GSE). Ardian retains a minority stake alongside the company's founders and management; the investment will support Alvest's expansion, accelerate the transition to electric GSE and grow its product and service offering worldwide.

EQT Private Equity Acquires Majority Stake in Parcel2Go

June 16, 2021

Logistics & Distribution

EQT Private Equity's Mid Market Europe fund has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Parcel2Go from Mayfair Equity Partners, with Parcel2Go management remaining minority owners and continuing to lead the business. The investment will support accelerated growth, product and platform investment, and international expansion—organically and via M&A—while leveraging EQT's digital and sector expertise.