Deals
Arcline Investment Management Acquires Novaria Group in ~$2.2 Billion Deal Arcline is buying Novaria Group from KKR in an all-cash transaction valued at roughly $2.2 billion. Novaria, the Texas-based aerospace and defense components supplier, has been one of KKR’s industrial roll-up winners—13 acquisitions,
Deals
Denny’s Corporation Goes Private in $620 Million Buyout A consortium led by TriArtisan Capital Advisors, Treville Capital, and franchisee Yadav Enterprises is taking Denny’s Corporation private in an all-cash transaction valued at $620 million, including debt. Shareholders will receive $6.25 per share, representing a 52% premium
Deals
Francisco Partners Takes Jamf Private in $2.2 Billion Deal Francisco Partners is taking Jamf private in a $2.2 billion all-cash deal at $13.05 per share, marking an exit for Vista Equity, which held a 34% stake. Jamf manages and secures Apple devices for enterprises, posting ~$176.
Theses
Luxury is no longer worn. It’s scheduled. The modern affluent parent isn’t showing off with a Rolex.....they’re flexing through weekend fencing tournaments, bilingual tutoring, and elite chess camps. We’re witnessing the rise of child-focused conspicuous consumption. And the numbers are massive: According to the
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In business (and private equity especially), the danger isn’t always in the obvious losses. It’s in the near-wins. The times when you think you’ve got it wrapped up, only to watch it slip away through complacency, ego, or poor execution. I’ve seen deals where the
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Not another subscription treat box. Not another tele-vet point solution. A true platform, vertically integrated, brand-led, and built around the modern pet parent. Vet tech. Grooming. Supplements. Home delivery. Bundled into one membership, one app, one trusted brand. 1. Pet ownership is booming, but the experience is broken.
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Recurring demand. Predictable cash flow. Memberships that feel like SaaS. And with tunnel washes, a low-labor, high-throughput model that looks engineered for scale. But most investors are still underwriting these deals like it’s 1998: “Find the best corner lot, count the cars, and wait for the money.
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I’d start with the people who actually do the work: - Operators buried in integration plans - Founders trying to scale without getting fired - Growth-stage CEOs caught between board slides and bank covenants - The associate who just got asked to “benchmark CAC across the portfolio” by 9am tomorrow PE isn’
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Here’s the dirty secret of private equity: Most firms don’t actually know how they’re going to exit a deal when they buy it. Oh sure, they’ve got some ideas. “Maybe a strategic will pick it up.” “Could be a tuck-in for a bigger platform.” “Or
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No “proprietary IP” nonsense. Just out in the open for anyone to use. Why? Because in 2025, opacity isn’t a competitive advantage, it’s a liability. Most funds still act like their diligence framework is the nuclear codes. The truth? Everyone’s using the same ingredients: hire a CRO,
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Buying a home services business isn’t rocket science......it’s actually harder. Because rockets don’t complain, call in sick, or get poached by your competitor down the street. I’ve been analyzing home service segments. Flooring, Roofing, HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Landscaping, to decide where to place my next
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Everyone’s chasing the next vertical SaaS winner in finance, healthcare, or HR. Meanwhile, the trades are quietly becoming one of the best software rollup opportunities out there. What I call “Blue-Collar SaaS”.........job schedulers, quoting tools, dispatch systems, customer communications platforms, CRMs for trades. Plumbing, HVAC, electrical, roofing,