ATC Group Acquires Majority Stake in Easy Life Entertainment

Insight Equity Acquires Majority Stake in Easy Way Leisure Corporation

January 29, 2021

Consumer Products

Insight Equity Holdings LLC completed a majority recapitalization of Easy Way Leisure Corporation, a Cincinnati-based designer and manufacturer of premium outdoor cushions, pillows, umbrellas, covers and drapes. The transaction (closed January 15, 2021) pairs Easy Way with Insight Equity to support growth, operational improvements and expansion of the Company's manufacturing and distribution capabilities.

LiveU Acquires easylive.io

May 12, 2022

Media & Entertainment

LiveU has acquired easylive.io to integrate the browser-based, cloud live-streaming production studio into its end-to-end cloud video workflow. The acquisition expands LiveU’s cloud production capabilities — enabling remote, collaborative mixing, graphics, localization and multi-destination distribution — to better serve broadcasters, sports, enterprise and other live-streaming customers.

Safe Life Acquires Life Safety Solutions

February 5, 2025

Healthcare Services

Safe Life, a Stockholm-based group of life-saving equipment and training companies, has acquired Life Safety Solutions, a Palm City, Florida provider of AED program management, emergency preparedness training, and life safety equipment. The deal is Safe Life's 32nd acquisition and expands its North American portfolio and service capabilities in emergency response and safety program management.

ECI Partners Acquires Majority Stake in Croud

October 31, 2024

Marketing & Advertising

ECI Partners has taken a majority stake in Croud, the UK-headquartered global digital marketing agency, in a deal that marks LDC's exit after a five-year partnership. The investment will support Croud's continued organic growth and further acquisitions, enabling expansion of its media, data and technology capabilities while the business maintains operational independence.

Auction Technology Group (ATG) to Acquire LiveAuctioneers

June 21, 2021

E-Commerce

Auction Technology Group plc (ATG) has announced a proposed acquisition of LiveAuctioneers, the New York–headquartered online marketplace for art, antiques and collectibles. The deal will extend ATG’s footprint into the North American art and antiques market and aims to deepen investment in the end-to-end online auction experience; LiveAuctioneers will continue to operate from its New York headquarters under CEO Phil Michaelson, subject to customary regulatory approvals.

Simplicity Group Acquires Designs in Life

January 18, 2024

Insurance

Simplicity Group Holdings, Inc. has acquired California-based broker general agency Designs in Life. As part of the deal, Designs in Life founder Shawn Jeanes joins Simplicity as a partner and will continue to lead the team while gaining access to Simplicity's wealth management products and digital marketing services to support the firm's advisors.