Equistone Acquires Bulgin from Elektron Technology

Infinite Electronics Acquires Bulgin Ltd.

January 19, 2023

Manufacturing

Infinite Electronics, Inc. has acquired Bulgin Ltd., a UK-based developer and manufacturer of harsh-environment connectivity solutions, from Equistone Partners Europe. The deal adds Bulgin's product portfolio, global distributor network and manufacturing capability to Infinite's PE-backed connectivity platform and strengthens Infinite's presence in Europe and North America.

Equistone Partners Europe Invests in Ligentia

February 8, 2021

Logistics & Distribution

Equistone Partners Europe has made a minority growth investment in global supply chain management provider Ligentia; financial terms were not disclosed. The deal will support Ligentia’s strategic acquisition-led growth plans and further development of its proprietary supply‑chain platform, Ligentix, while founder Nick Jones and existing management remain invested and in operational control.

Bregal Unternehmerkapital Acquires Majority Stake in GUS Group

July 14, 2020

Software

Funds advised by Bregal Unternehmerkapital have acquired a majority stake in Cologne-headquartered enterprise software provider GUS Group. Management and investor Elvaston will retain a minority share as Bregal supports GUS’ continued organic growth and buy‑and‑build strategy for its ERP, LIMS and CRM offerings to process-industry mid-market customers.

Equistone Acquires Majority Stake in Gardengate from Crest Capital Partners

October 18, 2021

Manufacturing

Equistone Partners Europe has acquired a majority stake in Gardengate, a Braga-based manufacturer of aluminium gates, doors and other outdoor-home aluminium products, with Crest Capital Partners retaining a minority stake alongside the founder and management team. Equistone plans to support Gardengate's international expansion (Benelux, Germany, UK), broaden its product range, grow its online presence and consolidate Portuguese production to increase capacity and profitability.

Powin Acquires EKS Energy

September 20, 2022

Renewable Energy

Powin LLC has acquired EKS Energy to integrate EKS's power electronics and energy management technology into Powin's grid-scale energy storage platform. The acquisition expands Powin's product portfolio (including power conversion systems, power plant controllers, PV inverters, DC-to-DC converters and multi-port inverters) to deliver fully integrated AC energy storage solutions and advanced controls for microgrids and utility-scale solar-plus-storage projects.

A&M Capital Europe Acquires Majority Stake in GBUK Group

January 9, 2024

Medical Devices

A&M Capital Europe has acquired a majority stake in GBUK Group from H2 Equity Partners. The London-based PE firm will partner with GBUK's existing management, with the company continuing to pursue product innovation and AMCE supporting a buy-and-build strategy targeting bolt-on acquisitions in the UK, Europe and North America.