CIBL, Inc. Acquires 20% Stake in Brick Skirt Holdings

DigitalBridge Investment Management Acquires Controlling Stake in Vertical Bridge

August 10, 2021

Telecommunications

Funds affiliated with DigitalBridge Investment Management have acquired a controlling stake in Vertical Bridge Holdings, LLC, the largest private owner and operator of wireless communications infrastructure in the United States. The investment consolidates ownership to support Vertical Bridge’s continued scaling across more than 308,000 sites (including 8,000+ towers) and to capitalize on growing demand for 5G and other next-generation telecom infrastructure.

Giftcraft (CID Capital Portfolio) Acquires RipSkirt Hawaii

October 27, 2022

E-Commerce

Giftcraft Ltd., a portfolio company of Indianapolis-based private equity firm CID Capital, has acquired RipSkirt Hawaii, a direct-to-consumer beachwear apparel brand. Terms were not disclosed; the deal is intended to accelerate Giftcraft’s digital and direct-to-consumer capabilities by leveraging Giftcraft’s sourcing, distribution and support with RipSkirt’s digital marketing strength.

Chickasaw Nation Industries Acquires DIGITALiBiz (iBiz)

September 2, 2021

IT Services

Chickasaw Nation Industries, a federally chartered, tribal-owned holding company, acquired DIGITALiBiz, Inc. (iBiz), a federal government IT and systems engineering contractor. The acquisition strengthens CNI’s federal government contracting capabilities by adding iBiz’s personnel, contracts (notably with the FAA and U.S. Navy), and systems engineering expertise.

Sandbridge Capital Takes Minority Stake in Peach & Lily

February 7, 2020

Consumer Products

Sandbridge Capital acquired a minority stake in Peach & Lily, a New York–based K-Beauty and skincare brand founded by Alicia Yoon. The strategic growth investment will support Peach & Lily's international expansion, product innovation and retail/education initiatives as the company scales toward higher revenue targets.

iQSTEL Acquires 51% Stake in Smartbiz Telecom

April 21, 2022

Telecommunications

iQSTEL, Inc. acquired a 51% interest in Smartbiz Telecom LLC in a deal consisting of $800,000 cash and $1,000,000 in restricted iQSTEL common stock. The acquisition gives iQSTEL a US foothold and access to Smartbiz's US voice termination, sales infrastructure and SMS capabilities; Smartbiz is expected to contribute to iQSTEL's topline and a projected $0.5M net income for FY2022.

CBRE Caledon Acquires Majority Stake in CitySwitch Tower Holdings

September 14, 2021

Telecommunications

CBRE Caledon Capital Management has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority equity interest in CitySwitch Tower Holdings, a build-to-suit wireless tower developer and operator, from funds managed by American Infrastructure Funds LLC and other shareholders. The investment (made on behalf of a CBRE Caledon fund and a separately managed account) will support CitySwitch's expansion of its tower portfolio and build-to-suit pipeline across the eastern United States.