KBR Acquires Centauri from Arlington Capital Partners

KBR, Inc. Completes Acquisition of LinQuest Corporation

September 3, 2024

Aerospace & Defense

KBR, Inc. has completed the acquisition of LinQuest Corporation, a provider of advanced engineering, data analytics and digital integration for national security space and intelligence missions. LinQuest (1,500+ employees) will be integrated into KBR's Government Solutions segment and Defense & Intel business unit to expand KBR's space, air dominance and connected battlespace capabilities.

Aurorium (formerly Vertellus) Acquires CENTAURI Technologies

March 13, 2023

Manufacturing

Aurorium (formerly Vertellus), a Pritzker Private Capital–backed specialty materials platform based in Indianapolis, acquired CENTAURI Technologies, a Pasadena, Texas–based manufacturer of specialty materials. The deal expands Aurorium’s advanced manufacturing capabilities—notably CENTAURI’s hydroformylation and hydrogenation expertise—and supports the platform’s growth across personal care, coatings, and transportation end markets.

Cerberus Affiliate Acquires NetCentrics Corporation

October 12, 2021

Cybersecurity

An affiliate of Cerberus Capital Management, L.P. has acquired NetCentrics Corporation, a Herndon, Virginia-based provider of cybersecurity, enterprise IT, and telecommunications services to the U.S. government and private sector. The Cerberus investment provides NetCentrics with additional capital to strengthen financial flexibility and support capability investments and long-term growth; Kenny Cushing was named CEO in connection with the transaction.

Applied Underwriters Acquires Centauri Insurance Companies

February 8, 2021

Insurance

Applied Underwriters has completed its acquisition of Centauri Specialty Insurance Company and Centauri National Insurance Company, both based in Sarasota, Florida. The deal expands Applied's property & casualty capabilities and geographic footprint across 10 states while strengthening Centauri's balance sheet and distribution through independent agents and brokers.

Centauri Health Solutions Acquires Ivy Ventures, LLC

November 16, 2020

Healthcare Services

Centauri Health Solutions has acquired Virginia-based Ivy Ventures, LLC to add referral management, scheduling and analytics capabilities to its hospital revenue cycle optimization offerings. The deal, supported by Centauri's lead investor Abry Partners (with Silversmith Capital Partners and SV Health Investors also backing Centauri), brings Ivy's IP-enabled, analytics-driven referral platform and team into Centauri's growing suite of services.

Abry Partners Acquires Majority Stake in Centauri Health Solutions

January 9, 2020

Healthcare Services

Abry Partners will acquire a majority stake in Centauri Health Solutions to accelerate product development, expand sales and marketing, and pursue strategic acquisitions. Existing investors Silversmith Capital Partners and SV Health Investors will remain involved as co-investors; the transaction is expected to close in Q1 2020. Centauri is a Scottsdale, Arizona–headquartered provider of healthcare technology and services with over 1,200 employees.