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S&P Global, CME Sell OSTTRA to KKR for $3.1bn
- S&P Global and CME Group have sold OSTTRA, a post-trade solutions provider, to KKR for $3.1 billion.
- OSTTRA offers post-trade offerings across interest rates, FX, credit, and equity asset classes.
- OSTTRA's management team will continue to lead the company, and KKR plans to increase investments in technology and innovation.
- The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2025, subject to regulatory approvals.
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Leading from the Top: The CEO’s Power Playbook
- Setting the Vision and Strategy: A CEO's vital responsibility is to craft and communicate the company's long-term vision and strategic goals, aligning all departments and employees.
- Building and Leading the Executive Team: CEOs curate a strong leadership team by recruiting top talent, mentoring leaders, and fostering a culture of accountability.
- Driving Company Culture and Values: CEOs define and nurture a strong, values-driven organizational culture, which influences hiring decisions, performance expectations, and customer interactions.
- Making High-Stakes Decisions: CEOs make critical decisions by weighing risks and rewards carefully, relying on experience, intuition, and data.
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SlashExperts Funded $2M to Enhance B2B Marketing and Sales Platform
- SlashExperts, a San Francisco, CA-based developer of a customer engagement platform, has secured $2 million in funding.
- The platform aims to convert sales backchannels and customer references into scalable revenue opportunities.
- The funding led by Social Leverage will be used to enhance the platform's features and ensure connections between buyers and users.
- The company's vision is to close the trust gap in B2B buying decisions by amplifying the voices of actual users.
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Monogram Teams with Halmos on Vasco Buy
- Monogram Capital Partners and Halmos Capital Partners have acquired a majority interest in The Vasco Group, a sports surfaces company.
- Vasco is Monogram’s second platform investment for its third fund.
- Vasco Group offers sports surfacing services including construction, resurfacing, and maintenance of athletic fields and courts.
- The acquisition aims to bring Vasco’s sports service practice to new markets across the country.
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Brown Gibbons Lang Adds Consumer Veteran
- Brown Gibbons Lang & Company has added Michael Doyle as a managing director in its consumer investment banking group.
- Mr. Doyle brings 15 years of experience, previously working at William Blair as a managing director and partner.
- His expertise in the consumer sector will contribute to the expansion of BGL's consumer investment banking team.
- BGL is a mid-market investment bank with offices in Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Los Angeles, and New York.
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Kept No More: ACON Sells Kept Companies to DFW
- ACON Investments has sold Kept Companies to DFW Capital Partners.
- Kept Companies is a provider of commercial and industrial cleaning services across the US.
- Under ACON's ownership, Kept underwent a rebranding and expanded through acquisitions.
- ACON Investments is a US-based middle-market private equity firm.
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Lockmasters Enters RF Shielding Sector with Latest Acquisition
- Lockmasters, a portfolio company of Dominus Capital, has acquired Astic Signals Defenses.
- Lockmasters is a manufacturer and distributor of combination locks, tools, hardware, and educational services to government and security professionals.
- Astic Signals Defenses provides radio frequency (RF) and infrared (IR) shielding products for secure government and commercial sites.
- The acquisition aims to expand Lockmasters' reach in the security market and provide high-security solutions to meet evolving threats.
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Template General Partner Entity Agreement for Your New Private Equity or VC Fund
- This article provides a template General Partner Entity agreement for new private equity or VC fund managers.
- The agreement serves as a checklist for aspiring fund managers and can be downloaded for reference.
- The article is part of a series on structuring the team and legal infrastructure of a new fund.
- Readers are encouraged to sign up for the author's newsletter if they found the information helpful.
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LongueVue Capital Invests in Daedalus Industrial to Accelerate Growth in Data Center and Industrial Automation Sectors
- LongueVue Capital has invested in Daedalus Industrial, a provider of building management and control systems.
- Daedalus Industrial offers engineering, automation, and electrical contracting services tailored to data centers and industrial operations.
- The investment will support Daedalus Industrial in expanding its capabilities and service portfolio.
- The transaction was backed by Abacus Finance, an asset management firm specializing in private credit solutions.
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Soundcore Sells InfraStripe to Bain’s Frontline
- Soundcore Capital Partners has sold InfraStripe, a roadway safety contractor, to Frontline Road Safety.
- InfraStripe provides services such as paint- and thermoplastic-striping for highways and runways, guardrail installation, and signage installation.
- Frontline Road Safety, a portfolio company of Bain Capital, is the largest provider of pavement marking services in the United States.
- With this acquisition, Frontline aims to strengthen its capabilities in traffic control and safety signage and expand its presence in regional markets.
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GEM Closes Independent Sponsor Fund
- GEM closes GEM IS Fund LP (Fund IS), their inaugural fund dedicated to independent sponsors, with $450 million of capital commitments.
- The fund exceeded its original target of $400 million and received overwhelming support from limited partners, including endowments, foundations, insurance companies, healthcare institutions, and family offices.
- GEM, a global asset management firm headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, provides customized portfolio management and advisory services, with approximately $12 billion in assets under management.
- The fund aims to support independent sponsors by providing them with the necessary capital to execute on compelling investment opportunities in the lower middle market.
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Smart Moves: Why Every Entrepreneur Needs an Exit Plan
- Having an exit plan is important for entrepreneurs to ensure a smooth transition and maximize the value of their business.
- An exit strategy prepares entrepreneurs for retirement, pursuing new ventures, or responding to unforeseen circumstances.
- Clear exit plans make businesses more attractive to investors and buyers, increasing their valuation.
- Exit strategies minimize disruptions, ensure continuity, and allow entrepreneurs to protect their business legacy.
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Paceline Backs Kassel Mechanical
- Paceline Equity Partners has made a $40 million investment in Kassel Mechanical Holdings for a broader recapitalization and to fund the acquisition of Arrow Electric.
- Kassel Mechanical is a provider of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire suppression services to commercial and industrial facilities.
- Kassel has acquired four businesses and offers additional capabilities such as millwright and rigging services.
- Paceline Equity Partners invests in value-oriented and special situations investments across real assets, corporate debt, and private equity.
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KSL Beats Target on Tactical Opportunities Fund
- KSL Capital Partners closed its second tactical opportunities fund, Tac Opps II, with $1.44 billion in capital.
- The fund closed at its hard cap, surpassing its original target of $1 billion.
- Investors in Tac Opps II include sovereign wealth funds, public pension plans, foundations, and family offices.
- KSL Capital Partners invests in travel and leisure companies and has offices in Denver, New York City, Stamford, and London.
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OEP’s Ballymore Acquires Valley Craft Industries
- Ballymore Safety Products, a portfolio company of One Equity Partners, has acquired Valley Craft Industries.
- Ballymore Safety Products is a manufacturer of steel, aluminum, and stainless steel rolling safety ladders, lifts, work platforms, and more.
- Valley Craft Industries designs and manufactures industrial storage and material handling systems.
- With the acquisition, Ballymore now has approximately 500,000 square feet of domestic manufacturing capacity.
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