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Trive Capital Invests in Wilson Electronics

August 18, 2022

Telecommunications

Dallas-based private equity firm Trive Capital has made an investment in Wilson Electronics, a U.S.-based leader in cellular signal amplification and wireless connectivity solutions. The partnership will support Wilson Electronics’ next phase of growth, including expanding its product offerings, target customer base, and geographic coverage while continuing U.S.-based design and manufacturing.

Crédit Mutuel Equity Invests $55M in Highlight Motor Group

January 14, 2020

Logistics & Distribution

Crédit Mutuel Equity, the North American private equity arm of Crédit Mutuel Alliance Fédérale, has invested $55 million for a minority stake in Highlight Motor Group (HMG). The capital will finance HMG's development and expansion across North America and serves as a legacy/liquidity transaction for the majority shareholder; HMG is a Concord, Ontario-based transportation, logistics and warehousing operator with reported 2018 sales of $120 million.

Lee Equity Partners and Twin Point Capital Acquire Alliance Corporation

September 22, 2021

Telecommunications

Lee Equity Partners and Twin Point Capital have acquired a controlling interest in Alliance Corporation from Ironbridge Equity Partners. Alliance, a Mississauga-based value-added distributor of wireless communications technology with cable termination capabilities and a growing U.S. presence, will be led by existing management who retain a meaningful equity stake.

Livingbridge Makes Investment in Welltel

December 21, 2020

IT Services

UK private equity firm Livingbridge has made an investment in Dublin-headquartered communications and IT provider Welltel to support the company’s M&A programme, organic growth and infrastructure scaling. Welltel, founded in 2007 and led by CEO Ross Murray and Executive Chairman John Quinn, serves roughly 3,500 customers across enterprise and public sectors and has completed six prior acquisitions.

Quilvest and Crédit Mutuel Equity Acquire Majority Stake in Solem

July 8, 2021

Manufacturing

Quilvest Capital Partners has acquired a majority stake in French IoT device maker Solem, with CEO Frédéric Comte reinvesting significantly and Bpifrance taking a minority stake. Quilvest said it will support Solem's growth both organically and via acquisitions as the company expands its telecare, irrigation and pool connected-device businesses.

Westland Insurance Group Acquires The Winch Group Inc.

August 3, 2022

Insurance

Westland Insurance Group has acquired The Winch Group Inc., a Ontario-based employee benefits consulting firm, expanding Westland's capabilities in employee benefits, financial planning and retirement/estate planning. The acquisition broadens Westland's product offering and strengthens its position as a leading full-service commercial brokerage in Canada.