Incline Equity Partners Invests in Advanced Solutions International

Rocket Lab Acquires Advanced Solutions, Inc.

October 12, 2021

Aerospace & Defense

Rocket Lab USA, Inc. completed the acquisition of Advanced Solutions, Inc. (ASI), a Colorado-based aerospace engineering firm specializing in flight software, mission simulation, and GNC, for $40 million plus up to $5.5 million of performance-based earnouts. The deal expands Rocket Lab's Space Systems capabilities and integrates ASI's proven flight software and GNC expertise into Rocket Lab's Photon and broader spacecraft offerings.

Advanced Solutions International Acquires OpenWater

January 12, 2022

Cloud & SaaS

Advanced Solutions International (ASI) has acquired Arlington, VA-based OpenWater, a provider of application & review software and virtual event management solutions. Terms were not disclosed; ASI said there will be no change to OpenWater's management or day-to-day operations and expects to integrate OpenWater's platform with its iMIS association management ecosystem to expand capabilities for associations and non-profits.

Incline Equity Partners Invests in AquaPhoenix Scientific

August 10, 2021

Manufacturing

Pittsburgh-based private equity firm Incline Equity Partners has partnered with AquaPhoenix Scientific, a Hanover, Pennsylvania-based value-added distributor and private-label manufacturer of water treatment testing products and education kits. Incline intends to support AquaPhoenix’s growth and platform consolidation strategy by investing in technology and operational improvements to accelerate expansion and pursue add-on opportunities.

Gemspring-backed Security 101 Acquires Advance Security Integration (ASI)

October 25, 2023

Professional Services

Security 101, a Gemspring Capital-backed national commercial security provider, has acquired Advance Security Integration (ASI), a long-time Security 101 franchisee based in Southington, Connecticut. The add-on expands Security 101's footprint in New England and integrates ASI's local team and capabilities into the national platform to strengthen regional service delivery across commercial end markets.

Incline Equity Partners Acquires Alliance Environmental Group

January 18, 2022

Environmental Services

Pittsburgh-based private equity firm Incline Equity Partners has acquired Alliance Environmental Group, a California-headquartered provider of environmental remediation and indoor air quality services. Alliance, previously a portfolio company of MFG Partners and ORIX Corporation USA Private Equity Solutions, operates 14 locations across CA, AZ, NV and WA; Incline plans to support geographic and capability expansion and further consolidation in the sector. Terms were not disclosed; Baird served as financial advisor to Alliance.

Alpine Investors Makes Growth Investment in Innovative Systems

January 12, 2021

Software

Alpine Investors has announced a strategic partnership and growth investment in Innovative Systems, a mission-critical enterprise software provider for independent telecommunications providers. The investment will fund product and operations expansion, support leadership transition with Alpine's CEO-in-Residence, and position Innovative Systems for broader market growth as U.S. rural broadband expands.