Bright International (Aterian) Acquires Bocchi Laboratories

Aterian Investment Partners Acquires Bright International Corporation

August 14, 2019

Manufacturing

Aterian Investment Partners has acquired Bright International Corporation, the largest U.S. producer of hair bleach products, headquartered in Coolidge, Arizona. Aterian said it will provide capital and operational resources to expand Bright's R&D, manufacturing and product offerings and intends to use the company as a platform for further investments in the consumer, health & beauty and personal care sectors.

Ergon Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Millbo–BioNaturals Group

December 16, 2020

Food & Beverage

Ergon Capital Partners IV SCSP has closed the acquisition of a majority stake in Millbo, BioNaturals International and BioNaturals Europe (together "Millbo–BioNaturals"), creating a global supplier of natural, clean-label bakery ingredients. The sellers (including Millbo/Boggiani family and other shareholders) will reinvest alongside Ergon, and the investment is intended to accelerate growth through geographic expansion, product cross-selling and a buy-&-build strategy.

Everest Clinical Research Acquires Brightech International

December 2, 2022

Healthcare Services

Everest Clinical Research, a PE-backed full-service contract research organization, has acquired Brightech International, a specialist CRO focused on biostatistics, statistical programming, and clinical data management. The deal strengthens Everest's biometrics capabilities and global footprint, complementing its therapeutic strengths in Oncology, CNS, and Immunology.

Barentz Acquires Viachem

October 6, 2022

Logistics & Distribution

Barentz International has acquired Viachem, a Plano, Texas–based specialty distributor of life science ingredients, specialty chemicals and food additives. Barentz said Viachem’s market development function, digital marketing and technical sales capabilities will be combined with Barentz’s global scale and infrastructure to accelerate market share growth in North America.

Beauty Industry Group Acquires BELLAMI Hair

May 17, 2022

Consumer Products

Beauty Industry Group (BIG) acquired BELLAMI Hair, the premium DTC and direct-to-stylist hair extensions and haircare brand, in a deal announced May 17, 2022. The acquisition is an add-on to BIG's portfolio (supported by existing investors L Catterton and HGGC) and will keep BELLAMI headquartered in Chatsworth, California with its leadership remaining engaged.

Phoenix Lighting Acquires Bright Light Systems

February 26, 2019

Manufacturing

Phoenix Lighting, a portfolio company of JMC Capital Partners, has acquired Bright Light Systems, Inc., a Georgia-based lighting manufacturer and controls provider. The deal expands Phoenix's industrial lighting capabilities and adds a specialized lighting controls and monitoring platform to better serve ports, terminals and other heavy-industrial end markets.