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IBS Software Acquires Above Property Services (APS) for $90 Million

January 16, 2024

Cloud & SaaS

IBS Software has agreed to acquire Above Property Services (APS) for $90 million to broaden its hospitality product suite and provide a unified cloud-native platform for hotel chains, resorts and gaming customers. The acquisition adds APS's CRS, PMS and RMS capabilities to IBS's booking, distribution and loyalty offerings and brings APS founder Aaron Shepherd and his team into IBS to accelerate product and market growth.

Heads Up Technologies Acquires ALTO Aviation

October 17, 2023

Aerospace & Defense

Heads Up Technologies, a portfolio company backed by JLL Partners, has acquired ALTO Aviation, a Sterling, Massachusetts-based designer and manufacturer of premium OEM and aftermarket cabin audio and cabin management systems. The acquisition expands Heads Up's product portfolio and strengthens its presence in the OEM and aftermarket business aviation markets.

Sigma7 Acquires Alaco Limited

October 13, 2022

Consulting

Sigma7, a Growth Catalyst Partners-backed risk information and services platform, has acquired Alaco Limited, a London-based business intelligence and strategic intelligence advisory firm, from co-founders Amy Lashinsky and Ambrose Carey. The add-on expands Sigma7’s global risk and intelligence capabilities and will see Alaco integrate with Sigma7’s group while key practice leaders remain in place.

High Street Capital Completes Majority Recapitalization of AHI Supply

December 1, 2024

Building Products

High Street Capital completed a majority recapitalization of AHI Supply (AHI Supply Holdings, LLC), with participation from Wells Fargo Strategic Capital and AHI's current owners and management. AHI, a Texas-based manufacturer and distributor of masonry and construction products headquartered in Alvin, Texas, will retain its management team and receive growth capital and strategic support following the founder transition.

Association Headquarters Acquires Association Executives Group

April 10, 2025

Professional Services

Association Headquarters (AH), a professional association management firm, has acquired Wisconsin-based Association Executives Group (AEG). The acquisition brings AEG’s ~15-person team and AMCI-accredited capabilities into AH’s platform to expand service offerings, drive efficiencies, and strengthen AH’s position in association management.

Elevate Acquires Downstream and GA

December 18, 2025

Professional Services

Elevate has acquired experiential design studio Downstream and luxury hospitality design studio GA, combining the firms into an expanded Elevate Creative with more than 250 designers, technologists, and strategists across North America, Europe, and Asia. The deal broadens Elevate's capabilities in immersive digital experiences and luxury hospitality design and appoints Chris Allphin as President of Elevate Creative.