STAR Capital Acquires STR (Subsea Technology & Rentals) from Baird Capital

Baird Capital Invests in Subsea Technology & Rentals (STR)

January 18, 2022

Energy

Baird Capital's Global Private Equity team has made a growth investment in Subsea Technology & Rentals (STR), a Scotland-founded provider of subsea rental equipment and specialist services for the offshore energy market. The funding will support STR's organic and acquisition-led growth and geographic expansion into the Americas, mainland Europe and Southeast Asia, with a focus on serving the growing offshore wind sector.

North Branch Capital Acquires STARC Systems

September 12, 2023

Manufacturing

North Branch Capital, a Chicago-area private equity firm, has acquired a majority ownership stake in STARC Systems, a Brunswick, Maine-based manufacturer of reusable temporary modular wall containment solutions. The investment will fund product innovation and expansion into new end markets including data centers, airports and life science labs.

Arcfield Acquires Strategic Technology Consulting (STC)

August 8, 2023

Engineering Services

Arcfield has completed the acquisition of Strategic Technology Consulting (STC), a provider of model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and digital engineering services. STC will operate as a subsidiary of Arcfield and expand Arcfield's digital engineering, MBSE and digital twin capabilities to support government and commercial customers; Arcfield is PE-backed and headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia.

Pole Star Global Acquires StratumFive Group

October 17, 2023

Software

Pole Star Global has acquired StratumFive Group to integrate StratumFive's Podium5 voyage informatics platform into its maritime intelligence suite. The deal strengthens Pole Star's fleet monitoring, voyage optimisation and emissions-tracking capabilities; StratumFive's founder and CEO will join Pole Star in newly created leadership roles.

Star Equity Holdings Acquires Big Lake Lumber

October 31, 2023

Building Products

Star Equity Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: STRR) has completed the acquisition of Big Lake Lumber, Inc., a Minneapolis-based building supply center and lumber yard, effective October 31, 2023. Big Lake will be integrated into Star’s Glenbrook Building Supply business as a bolt-on to expand Glenbrook’s regional footprint and add single‑family residential revenue.

Blue Star Innovation Partners Invests in Sonar Software

December 23, 2022

Software

Blue Star Innovation Partners, a growth-focused investment firm, announced a strategic growth investment in Sonar Software, a cloud-based provider of BSS/OSS solutions for Internet Service Providers. The capital will support Sonar's global expansion and the development of new products and services to better serve ISPs and accelerate growth.