Paramax advises Aries Transportation on sale to Beacon Mobility

Exciting news from Grant Thornton (US) as they unveil the acquisition of Stax to enhance their US strategy and Deals capabilities. Blue Point Capital Partners, with a stake in the firm since 2021, played a pivotal role in growing the business by an impressive 500%, facilitating Stax's acquisition of AMR International - Acquired by Stax November 2022 to establish a presence in London. The upcoming developments will be closely watched to see how this acquisition impacts Stax's UK and European operations, especially with a pronounced emphasis on the US market. Stay tuned for more insights into this strategic move. 🚀 #Acquisition #BusinessGrowth

The right partner multiplies growth. For MBEs, the challenge isn’t just finding contracts—it’s finding the right partners. Strategic teaming can mean the difference between a stalled pipeline and scaled success. The strongest joint ventures share: 1. Complementary capabilities – not duplication. 2. Shared compliance discipline – no weak links. 3. Aligned incentives – so wins benefit all. When MBEs team with alignment, they don’t just grow faster—they build reputations that endure. #GovCon #MBE #JointVentures #StrategicPartnerships

We are proud to announce that ION Advisory has acted as exclusive M&A sell-side advisor to the owners of Mikrocop, a leading provider of advanced document management, digitalization, and secure data storage solutions in the Adriatic Region. For years, Mikrocop has been helping organizations transform the way they manage information — ensuring compliance, efficiency, and trust in the digital age. The new strategic partner, Aeon Digital Group, part of Advance Capital Partners, brings deep expertise and resources to further accelerate Mikrocop’s growth. Together, they will strengthen Mikrocop’s digital offering, expand its regional footprint, and deliver even greater value to clients navigating the challenges of digital transformation. We congratulate Mikrocop on this important milestone and look forward to seeing their continued success under the new partnership with Aeon Digital Group. The ION Advisory team was led by Luka Vesnaver, Peter Jerkič, and Timotej Grm, working hand in hand with Law firm Rojs, Peljhan, Prelesnik & partners, whose team consisted of Bojan Sporar and Jože Stare. We extend our sincere thanks to the owners and management of Mikrocop, as well as to the investors and their advisors, for their trust and collaboration throughout this transaction. #MergersAndAcquisitions #DealAnnouncement #DigitalTransformation #CloudServices #IONadvisory #Mikrocop #AeonDigitalGroup #PrivateEquity

Thoma Bravo acquires New York-based Verint to expand customer service automation, Providence Equity Partners backs Ontario’s Modern Campus to boost higher education and Australia-based Vaxxas raises $90 million to scale vaccine patches. Want a quick pulse on #PrivateMarkets? Catch it every week in our series – the Weekly Wrap. For in-depth articles and our latest white papers, visit our blog here: https://moonfa.re/3QzDLQB #PrivateEquity #VentureCapital #Deals #Acquisitions

Plain Concepts integrates Ardanis and accelerates its European expansion! We continue advancing in our international growth plan with a strategic step: the integration of Ardanis, a company with a strong presence in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Portugal. With Ardanis, we gain a key specialization in the financial sector, particularly in fintech and insurtech. This expertise reinforces our positioning in a high-value strategic vertical and provides us with new credentials in a highly competitive market. 🤝 This acquisition comes in a historic year for Plain Concepts: we have doubled in size, going from 400 to 800 employees, with a strategy of multiple acquisitions and additional M&A plans. A move that reflects our ambition to become a global technology reference. 🚀 Welcome on board Ardanis! 🤲 https://lnkd.in/dNZHWN6W

ANOTHER KC POWER COUPLE Corporate Technologies, a Tonka Bay partner company, has acquired Cenetric. Based in Kansas City, Cenetric is a regional provider of IT managed services focused on small-to-medium sized businesses. Cenetric is Corporate Technologies’ 3rd acquisition since partnering with Tonka Bay in 2023 and expands its footprint to 18 locations across the U.S. #buildingbiggerbetterbusinesses #smallbusiness #privateequity #privateequityfunding #privateequityfirms

Deal closed in Montenegro: ESFA advises Urion in joining forces with EMMA Capital a.s.   ESFA has successfully closed another transaction in Montenegro, with EMMA Capital, one of the leading private equity investors in CEE, acquiring a majority stake in Urion, a market leader in healthcare distribution in Montenegro.   EMMA Capital is actively building a network of healthcare distributors across CEE, and the investment in Urion marks a new step in strengthening this regional platform. By teaming up with Urion’s founders, EMMA combines its strong track record in healthcare sector with the entrepreneurial drive and local expertise of Urion’s management, creating a powerful partnership to accelerate growth.   For Urion, this partnership brings significant growth opportunities – access to a broader product portfolio, strengthened logistics and procurement capabilities, and the backing of a regional leader that shares its long-term vision. Together, the two parties are positioned to accelerate growth, improve market reach, and deliver even greater value to healthcare providers and patients in Montenegro and beyond.   ESFA acted as the exclusive sell-side advisor to Urion’s shareholders throughout the entire process, ensuring smooth execution and successful closing. #ESFA #EmmaCapital #MergersAndAcquisitions #CEE #DealAdvisory

Our decentralised operating model allows acquired businesses to enjoy all the benefits of being part of the Group whilst retaining their own identity. One company which has benefited from this approach is MTC Micro Tech Components GmbH. MTC has been part of the discoverIE Group since 2011. Over the last 13 years, it has grown sales by 17% and operating profit by 19% annually. Matthias Kronmüller, Managing Director of MTC, joins us to share how being part of the Group continues to drive the company forward. #Acquisition #Growth #discoverIEGroup

SEMCO Technologies' IPO has surged impressively since its Paris debut, marking a pivotal moment for French tech innovation. Discover the strategic implications of their successful market entry and capital raise. The debut reflects strong investor confidence in SEMCO's unique value proposition within Europe's competitive technology landscape. With funds allocated toward R&D and expansion, the company aims to solidify its market position amid growing sector momentum. Leadership's clear vision for sustainable growth sets the stage for long-term industry impact. Explore the full analysis of SEMCO's post-IPO strategy and potential here: https://lnkd.in/gcByfGca #IPOAnalysis #FrenchTech #TechInnovation #StockSurge #InvestmentStrategy #MarketTrends #EuropeanBusiness #GrowthOpportunities

Gleiss Lutz has advised shareholders of ATTIKON Finanz AG on the investment by Astorg in connection with a strategic partnership. The members of the management board, the management team and further major shareholders will remain invested in Attikon as part of the strategic partnership. The closing of the transaction, which is expected to take place in the fourth quarter of 2025, is subject to merger control approval. Read our full press release: https://lnkd.in/es2gg_zF Andreas Löhdefink | Patrick Mossler | Daniel Heck | Meike Matthias | Dr. Christoph Auchter | Lukas Schulze-Hagen | Dr. Ken Laws | Dr. Hendrik Hupfer | Jonas Tafel | Dr. Ocka Stumm | Dr. Dominik M. | Tobias Harzenetter | Dr. Julian Aicher | Christian Hissnauer | Johannes Hertfelder | Alexandra Bruch #Transaction #Partnership #Investment #Insurance #PrivateEquity