EW GROUP Acquires Hygiena from Warburg Pincus

WVT Group Acquires Cygyc Biocon

May 6, 2026

Industrial Services

WVT Group, a European detergent and disinfection solutions specialist headquartered in Antwerp, Belgium, announced the acquisition of Cygyc Biocon, a Spanish enzyme-centric formulation and multi-brand hygiene platform. The deal is positioned as a step in WVT’s European and international growth strategy, expanding its in-house enzyme and formulation R&D capabilities and strengthening its hygiene & BioSolutions portfolio.

Hg Acquires Majority Stake in A-LIGN from Warburg Pincus

July 8, 2025

Cybersecurity

Hg has acquired a majority stake in A-LIGN from Warburg Pincus to support the cybersecurity compliance firm's next phase of global expansion. HgCapital Trust plc and other institutional clients of Hg (via the Hg Genesis Fund) are investing alongside Hg; terms were not disclosed. A-LIGN, headquartered in Tampa, Florida, is a tech-enabled cyber compliance and audit provider serving over 5,700 clients and will leverage Hg's resources to scale internationally and expand services.

Warburg Pincus Makes Majority Investment in uvex group

July 1, 2025

Industrial Services

Warburg Pincus will acquire a majority interest in the uvex group, the family-owned provider of personal protective and sports protective equipment. The Winter and Grau owner families will retain a significant minority stake and remain involved in the company’s future growth.

EW Group Acquires Planasa from Cinven and Label Investments

September 14, 2023

Agriculture

EW Group, a family-owned global life sciences group, has agreed to acquire Planasa, a Spain-headquartered global leader in berry breeding and nursery operations, from private equity firm Cinven and Label Investments. Financial terms were not disclosed; the deal is subject to customary regulatory approvals and will expand EW Group's breeding capabilities and presence in the fruit and vegetable sector.

EW Healthcare Partners Acquires Germfree Laboratories, Inc.

October 18, 2022

Medical Devices

EW Healthcare Partners has acquired Germfree Laboratories, Inc., a US manufacturer of turnkey, mobile and modular cleanrooms, biocontainment facilities, and related biosafety equipment and services. The investment will support Germfree’s growth into advanced therapy manufacturing (cell and gene therapy) and help scale its manufacturing capacity from its Ormond Beach, Florida facility with nearly 200 employees.

EQT Private Equity Asia Acquires Guardian Shanghai Hygiene Service Ltd.

March 17, 2022

Environmental Services

EQT Private Equity Asia’s Mid Market Asia III fund has made a majority investment in Guardian Shanghai Hygiene Service Ltd., China's largest domestic pest control operator. EQT will partner with Guardian’s founders and management to drive consolidation across China’s fragmented pest control market and accelerate digitalisation and sustainability initiatives.