AVI Systems Acquires Neurilink

26North Acquires AVI-SPL

August 13, 2025

IT Services

26North Partners LP has completed the acquisition of AVI‑SPL, a global leader in audio-visual (AV) and unified communications (UC) technologies that serves over 86% of the Fortune 100. The transaction brings AVI‑SPL into 26North’s private equity portfolio; Silver Point Capital Direct Lending led the debt financing and both sides were advised by legal and financial advisors.

AVI Systems Acquires CIM Audio Visual / CCS Presentation Systems (Indiana)

May 2, 2022

IT Services

AVI Systems acquired CIM Audio Visual / CCS Presentation Systems – Indiana in May 2022. The acquisition adds ~35 CIM employees to AVI and expands AVI’s audiovisual systems integration capabilities and presence in the education and corporate markets, particularly in Indiana.

Siemens Acquires Avatar Integrated Systems

July 15, 2020

Software

Siemens Digital Industries Software (Mentor) has agreed to acquire Avatar Integrated Systems Inc., a Santa Clara, California developer of place-and-route electronic design automation (EDA) software. Avatar will be integrated into Siemens' Xcelerator portfolio and Mentor IC EDA suite to expand Siemens' chip physical‑design capabilities; terms were not disclosed and the deal was expected to close in H2 2020.

AVI-SPL (H.I.G. Capital Portfolio Company) Acquires Digital Video Networks

July 23, 2019

IT Services

AVI-SPL, a portfolio company of H.I.G. Capital, has acquired Digital Video Networks (DVN), a Phoenix-based audiovisual systems integrator with four Southwest U.S. locations. The acquisition expands AVI-SPL’s service footprint and capabilities in the Southwestern U.S., giving DVN customers access to AVI-SPL’s global delivery network and managed services.

Biamp Systems Acquires Denmark-based Neets A/S

June 22, 2021

Manufacturing

Biamp Systems, a portfolio company of Highlander Partners, has acquired Neets A/S, a Denmark-based manufacturer of AV control systems, in an add-on acquisition to expand Biamp's control and conferencing product offerings. The deal enhances Biamp's global product portfolio and distribution reach by integrating Neets' device controllers, control interfaces and conferencing-focused hardware into Biamp's solutions.

PLEUGER Acquires AVI International

February 6, 2024

Industrial Services

PLEUGER has acquired AVI International, a Connecticut-based specialist in upgrade, repair and service of rotating equipment, to establish a local assembly and service site in North America. The add-on expands PLEUGER's service footprint in the United States and Canada, reducing lead times for parts and supporting industries including power generation, marine, wastewater treatment and manufacturing.