Baird Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Vega Global Group

FORTÉ Acquires Vega Global

August 25, 2026

IT Services

FORTÉ, a workplace communication and collaboration solutions provider, announced its acquisition of Vega Global, described as APAC's largest systems integrator for workplace technology and audiovisual solutions. The deal is intended to expand FORTÉ’s international presence and improve its ability to deliver and support global customers with local expertise.

Baird Capital Exits PCA (Asia-based Retail Visual Solutions Provider)

August 4, 2025

Manufacturing

Baird Capital's Global Private Equity team announced the sale of its investment in PCA, an Asia-based global visual identification solutions provider that designs, manufactures and installs retail visual elements across five continents. Baird originally invested in PCA in November 2018 and said it has exited the investment after nearly seven years; the buyer was not disclosed in the announcement.

Baird Capital Makes Minority Investment in JMAN Group

June 1, 2023

Data & Analytics

Baird Capital's Global Private Equity Fund made a minority investment in JMAN Group to support the data consultancy's international growth and expansion of its data-led solutions, with a specific focus on North America. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Vega Global Invests in Kodum

July 28, 2021

IT Services

Baird Capital portfolio company Vega Global announced an investment in Kodum, a New Zealand-based audio-visual and collaboration technology services provider. The deal will expand Vega’s service footprint across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands and strengthen its capability to support multinational clients with AV, video conferencing and collaboration solutions.

Baird Capital Invests in HSP Group

December 3, 2020

Professional Services

Baird Capital has made a growth investment in HSP Group, a technology-enabled business services firm that provides finance, tax, legal and HR support to companies expanding internationally. The capital will help HSP Group launch and accelerate its operations and expand its service offerings across the US and Europe.

Baird Capital Invests in eCube Solutions

August 20, 2020

Aerospace & Defense

Baird Capital, the direct investment arm of Robert W. Baird & Co., has acquired an interest in eCube Solutions Limited, a UK-based provider of aircraft storage, disassembly and parts re-use and recycling services. The investment will fund expansion of eCube's UK operations, accelerate growth at its new continental European facility in Spain, expand parking and disassembly capacity, and support entry into the North American market.