Allspring Global Investments to Acquire GIA Partners Investment Team

AI Infrastructure Partnership (AIP), MGX and BlackRock’s Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) Acquire Aligned Data Centers

October 15, 2025

Data & Analytics

The AIP, MGX, and BlackRock’s Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) consortium has completed the acquisition of 100% of the equity in Aligned Data Centers from private infrastructure funds managed by Macquarie Asset Management and co-investors. The transaction values Aligned at approximately $40 billion and the consortium committed an additional $5 billion of growth capital to expand AI-ready data center capacity.

GCG Advisory Partners Acquires Infinity Financial Partners

October 8, 2024

Financial Services

GCG Advisory Partners LLC has acquired Infinity Financial Partners LLC, a financial advisory firm managing over $230 million in client assets, adding a key office in the Atlanta area. The deal expands GCG AP’s total managed assets to more than $2.5 billion and strengthens its wealth-management capabilities, particularly in tax advice and succession planning.

General Atlantic Makes Minority Investment in Partners Capital Investment Group

February 8, 2024

Financial Services

General Atlantic has acquired a minority stake in Partners Capital Investment Group by purchasing equity from longstanding external shareholders and some founding-generation partners. The transaction will increase ownership by the current leadership to retain senior talent while enabling Partners Capital to leverage General Atlantic's global network and capabilities to deepen investment and technology capabilities.

BlackRock to Acquire Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) for $3 Billion

January 14, 2024

Infrastructure

BlackRock and Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) entered into an agreement for BlackRock to acquire GIP for $3 billion in cash plus approximately 12 million shares of BlackRock common stock. The combined platform is expected to strengthen BlackRock’s global infrastructure franchise and improve origination and asset-management capabilities. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2024, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.

Lonsdale Capital Partners Backs GIA

October 9, 2023

Engineering Services

Lonsdale Capital Partners has made an investment in GIA, a UK- and Ireland-based tech-enabled property consultancy that specialises in rights of light, daylight and sunlight analysis, wind analysis and building consultancy. The deal will support GIA's planned expansion and capability build-out — including development into low-carbon energy areas such as solar and wind — with founder Gordon Ingram becoming Chairman and CEO Sam Wallis continuing to lead the business.

Acacia Partners Completes Majority Recapitalization of A&A Global Industries

June 7, 2023

Consumer Products

Acacia Partners, an Austin-based private investment firm, completed a majority recapitalization of A&A Global Industries, a nationwide distributor of novelty toys, candy, plush and redemption products that serves family entertainment centers, vending route operators, and amusement companies. The recapitalization provides A&A with permanent capital to support continued organic growth and pursue add-on acquisitions while enabling a generational transition for the family-owned business.