Civica Media (backed by BlackBern Partners) Acquires Greenleaf Book Group and Amplify Publishing Group

Blackstone Acquires Civica from Partners Group

November 22, 2023

Software

Blackstone has entered into a definitive agreement (closed May 2, 2024) to acquire Civica, a global leader in public‑sector software, from Partners Group. The buyout will support Civica's next phase of growth and global expansion across government, health and education markets; financial terms were not disclosed.

Orchestra (O2 Investment Partners) Acquires Civitas Public Affairs Group

September 1, 2024

Marketing & Advertising

O2 Investment Partners, through its Orchestra communications platform, has acquired and partnered with Civitas Public Affairs Group, a bipartisan policy and strategy advisory firm. Civitas will retain its brand and leadership while joining Orchestra’s integrated public affairs and communications platform; terms were not disclosed.

Cambridge Information Group Acquires The Emerald Group

June 10, 2022

Media & Entertainment

Cambridge Information Group (CIG), a family-owned investment firm, has acquired The Emerald Group (Emerald Publishing), a UK-based academic publisher and provider of corporate learning. The deal is intended to provide continuity of ownership while accelerating Emerald’s growth and capability development across higher education research, open research initiatives, and corporate learning products.

Graphic Village Acquires Advance Printing Company

November 10, 2020

Manufacturing

Graphic Village, a Revitalize Capital-backed print and marketing platform, has acquired Advance Printing Company and will serve Advance's customers from Graphic Village's Blue Ash headquarters. The deal expands Graphic Village's commercial printing footprint and represents another add-on for Revitalize Capital's platform.

Mequoda Systems Acquires GreenPrints Magazine

November 1, 2021

Media & Entertainment

Mequoda Systems acquired GreenPrints magazine in an asset-purchase agreement with founder Pat Stone, effective November 1, 2021. The deal included the GreenPrints magazine (12,000 premium subscribers), a product line of books and notecards, and the online store; Mequoda plans to convert the brand into a multi-platform digital publishing operation using its Haven WordPress system and Mequoda methodology.

CIVC Partners Invests in HR Green

January 26, 2024

Engineering Services

CIVC Partners, a Chicago-based middle market private equity firm, has made an investment in HR Green, a Cedar Rapids-based engineering and infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with the company's management team and current shareholders to support growth. CEO Jason Poppen and the existing management team will continue to lead HR Green as the firm provides capital and resources to expand the company's operations and capabilities across transportation, water, municipal advisory, broadband, and land development markets.