Centre Partners Makes Growth Investment in Disruptive Products (Arcade1UP)

Arcade Acquires Upduo

August 19, 2025

Cloud & SaaS

Arcade, a Dallas/Plano-based sales gamification SaaS provider, has acquired Upduo, an AI-driven coaching startup for retail sales. The acquisition powers the launch of the integrated product "Arcade AI Sales Leader," combining Arcade's engagement and gamification capabilities with Upduo's AI coaching to scale manager coaching and improve in-store performance.

Arcadea Group Invests in Computer Information Systems (CIS)

January 23, 2025

Software

Arcadea Group has made a growth investment in Computer Information Systems (CIS), a Highland Park, Illinois–based provider of public safety software (CAD, RMS, JMS). The investment will support CIS's North American growth and product development while CEO Michael Yefsky remains in place and retains ownership.

DCA Partners Makes Minority Growth Investment in Smash Park Entertainment Group

June 29, 2023

Restaurants & Hospitality

DCA Partners has made a significant minority growth investment in Smash Park Entertainment Group to accelerate the company’s U.S. venue expansion. Smash Park, an indoor/outdoor eatertainment brand anchored by pickleball and multiple games, currently operates locations in West Des Moines and Pella, Iowa, with additional sites under construction in Minneapolis and Omaha.

MPE Partners Recapitalizes Inkcups

January 11, 2022

Manufacturing

MPE Partners announced the recapitalization of Inkcups, partnering with founder and CEO Benjamin Adner. The investment will position Inkcups for accelerated growth by funding product development, customer support, aftermarket service expansion, and geographic expansion while keeping the founder involved.

Diversis Capital Acquires Performance Designed Products (PDP)

April 26, 2021

Consumer Products

Diversis Capital Partners, a Los Angeles–based private equity firm, has acquired Performance Designed Products (PDP), a San Diego–headquartered maker of video game accessories and peripherals. Diversis said it will support PDP's product roadmap and international growth while leveraging its technical and financial expertise to accelerate the company's expansion.

Arcadea Group Invests $20M Growth Equity in AvSight

January 11, 2023

Cloud & SaaS

Arcadea Group completed a $20 million strategic growth equity investment in AvSight, a Boone, North Carolina–based cloud-native ERP provider for the aviation MRO, parts, and leasing markets. The founders and key leadership retain significant equity, Anacostia Ventures realized part of its investment, and proceeds will accelerate AvSight's product roadmap and expand services, delivery, and customer support; CriticalPoint served as AvSight's financial advisor.