Athene Acquires Petros PACE Finance

Aquarian Holdings Acquires Majority Stake in PACE Equity

October 30, 2024

Financial Services

Aquarian Holdings has acquired a majority stake in PACE Equity and committed up to $1 billion of financing to scale the firm's commercial PACE (C-PACE) lending platform. The investment will expand PACE Equity's capacity to fund commercial green building projects and broaden its market reach across the U.S.

Athene and Apollo Acquire Majority Stake in Aqua Finance at ~$1B Valuation

November 29, 2021

Financial Services

Athene agreed to acquire a controlling stake in Aqua Finance, a Wisconsin-based consumer lending platform, from funds managed by Blackstone Tactical Opportunities at a valuation of approximately $1 billion. Apollo will manage the investment on behalf of Athene, while Blackstone will retain a minority stake; the investor group plans to support growth through technology investments and expanded origination capacity.

Athene Acquires Majority Stake in Newfi (Investment Managed by Apollo)

October 18, 2021

Financial Services

Athene has agreed to acquire a majority shareholder interest in Newfi from Warburg Pincus, with the investment to be managed by Apollo. Newfi's founder and CEO Steve Abreu will remain in place and the deal is intended to accelerate Newfi's growth and expand its presence in the non-agency single-family mortgage market.

Aterian Investment Partners Partners With The Pace Companies

April 9, 2019

HVAC & Mechanical

Aterian Investment Partners has entered into a strategic partnership with The Pace Companies, a Brooklyn-based plumbing, HVAC/mechanical and fire protection contractor. The transaction will provide Pace with capital and operational support to pursue growth initiatives while preserving the company's leadership and culture.

Nuveen Acquires Greenworks Lending

February 16, 2021

Financial Services

Nuveen has agreed to acquire Greenworks Lending, a national leader in Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing, giving Nuveen a foothold in clean energy and energy-efficiency lending. The deal (subject to regulatory approval) will expand Nuveen's sustainable finance capabilities and provide its clients access to C-PACE investment opportunities.

Hale Capital Partners Acquires Majority Stake in Athenium

November 6, 2024

Software

Hale Capital Partners, a New York-based growth private equity firm, led a cooperative recapitalization to acquire a majority stake in Athenium, a Dover, New Hampshire provider of risk and quality management software. The investment brings in Jim Greenwell as CEO and will support product development, AI/analytics capabilities and expansion into new verticals including insurance, financial services and government.