Caltius Equity Partners Invests in APHIX

Gauge Capital Acquires Aphix from Caltius Equity Partners

August 21, 2025

Environmental Services

Gauge Capital has acquired Aphix, LLC, a commercial landscape services provider in the southeastern United States, from Caltius Equity Partners. The transaction represents an exit for Caltius and positions Gauge to continue scaling Aphix's regional footprint and recurring service platform.

APHIX Acquires Largen Landscaping

January 10, 2025

Environmental Services

APHIX has acquired Largen Landscaping, a Huntsville, Alabama-based commercial landscaping provider founded in 1997 by Eric Largen. The deal expands APHIX's footprint in the Southeast U.S. and will have Mark Marshall lead the new APHIX Huntsville branch.

United Capital Financial Advisors Acquires Apexium Financial

November 11, 2025

Financial Services

United Capital Financial Advisors has acquired Apexium Financial LP, adding more than $4 billion in assets under management and expanding United Capital's national presence. The deal strengthens United Capital's advisor base and expands its financial planning-led service model, with legal counsel to Apexium provided by Sidley Austin and Decerno Advisors acting as M&A advisor.

Skyline Global Partners Makes Minority Growth Investment in Apex International

June 1, 2024

Manufacturing

Skyline Global Partners LLC closed a minority growth equity investment in Apex International in June 2024; financial terms were not disclosed. The capital will be used to support Apex’s growth (including pursuit of add-on acquisitions) as the contract manufacturer expands capacity for personal care and OTC products from its Minnesota facilities.

Charlesbank Capital Partners Makes Strategic Growth Investment in Aprio

July 11, 2024

Accounting & Tax

Charlesbank Capital Partners has made a strategic growth investment in Aprio, a leading business advisory and accounting firm, marking Aprio’s first institutional capital investment. The partnership will accelerate Aprio’s organic and inorganic growth by funding investments in talent, technology, corporate infrastructure, and geographic and capability expansion; terms were not disclosed.

Apax Funds Increase Investment in ECI Software Solutions; GIC Joins with LGP

February 28, 2025

Cloud & SaaS

Apax Funds, advised by Apax Partners LLP, has reached an agreement to increase its equity stake in ECI Software Solutions and will become a co-control owner alongside Leonard Green & Partners (LGP); GIC also made a substantial new investment. The transaction is intended to support ECI’s continued growth — including accelerated M&A and international expansion — as the company continues to scale its cloud-based, industry-specific ERP and business management software.