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Volve Capital closes its first €9 million fund to back tech founders at the earliest stages

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Amsterdam, 2 December 2025 – Volve Capital is proud to announce the final close of its first fund at €9 million, dedicated to investing in startups in their earliest stages across the Benelux and DACH regions.

Founded by Dutch entrepreneurs Joost Bijlsma (30) and Maurits Hovius (32), Volve Capital was built on a simple insight: early-stage founders need investors who actually understand what “day zero” feels like. Having experienced the process of building companies from scratch, both as founders and as investors, Bijlsma and Hovius created Volve Capital to be the partner they once needed.

Unlike traditional venture capital funds, Volve Capital operates with the speed, energy, and pragmatism of the startups it backs. Supported by a network of operators, Volve Capital helps founders level up in tech, data, GTM, marketing, ops, and finance – giving them the momentum they need right from the start.

After twelve months of fundraising, Volve Capital officially launches its first fund, Fund I, at €9 million. The fund focuses on pre-seed (very early) stage companies, with initial investments ranging from €150,000 to €500,000 and follow-on capacity of up to €1 million per company. Volve Capital plans to make approximately 12 to 15 investments in total, seven of which have already been completed in the startups Eddygrid, NOX Energy, Stippl, Conservio, Whisper, Twindo and Supplied.

“Founders need the right partner from the very beginning. Going from zero to one is the hardest step – I’ve lived it. We want to be that partner; offering capital and, more importantly, support,” says Joost Bijlsma.

“There’s plenty of funding available in the ecosystem once founders start to show traction, but at day zero it’s still often hard to find – especially when looking for investors willing to take the lead in these early rounds. That’s exactly where we step in. And yes – we actually do lead pre-product and pre-revenue deals,” Maurits Hovius adds.

Fund I is supported by approximately 30 Dutch entrepreneurs as limited partners, including Henk Jan Beltman (Tony’s Chocolonely), Roelof Bijlsma (former founder of Conclusion), Heleen Dura van Oord (Peak Capital), and Mathieu Zwinkels (former Waterland), who also serve on Volve Capital’s advisory board. Additional financial backing was provided through the RVO Seed Capital program.

After completing all 12 to 15 investments, Volve Capital aims to continue its mission with the launch of a second fund.

About Volve Capital

Volve Capital is an early-stage venture fund founded in 2024 by Joost Bijlsma and Maurits Hovius, investing in ambitious founders across the Benelux and DACH regions. By combining capital with operational expertise, Volve helps teams build faster, scale smarter, and create lasting value.

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Stonepeak and Energy Equation Partners Complete Acquisition of Majority Interest in JET

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LONDON & HOUSTON – December 1, 2025 – Stonepeak, a leading alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets, and Energy Equation Partners (“EEP”), an investment firm with significant expertise in fuel retail, today announced the completion of their previously announced acquisition of a 65% interest in JET Tankstellen Deutschland GmbH (“JET”), a leading fuel retailer in Germany and Austria, from a subsidiary of Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX), in a transaction valuing the business at an enterprise value of approximately €2.5 billion.

“We are delighted to complete this acquisition and to partner with Stonepeak and Phillips 66 to take JET to the next level,” said Javed Ahmed, Managing Partner of Energy Equation Partners. “This investment reflects EEP’s commitment to investing in established players in the energy sector who have the potential to make a meaningful impact on the energy transition, and we are excited to work alongside the entire JET team, including its dedicated service station operators, to realize this vision.”

“The completion of this transaction marks an important step forward for JET,” said Anthony Borreca, Senior Managing Director and Co-Head of Energy at Stonepeak. “With its extensive network of service stations, trusted brand, and the combined expertise that we and EEP bring, JET is well positioned to continue providing reliable service to its customers across Germany and Austria.”

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP and Hengeler Mueller served as legal counsel to Stonepeak and EEP. Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP served as financing counsel to Stonepeak and EEP.

About Stonepeak
Stonepeak is a leading alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets with approximately $80 billion of assets under management. Through its investment in defensive, hard-asset businesses globally, Stonepeak aims to create value for its investors and portfolio companies, with a focus on downside protection and strong risk-adjusted returns. Stonepeak, as sponsor of private equity and credit investment vehicles, provides capital, operational support, and committed partnership to grow investments in its target sectors, which include digital infrastructure, energy and energy transition, transport and logistics, and real estate. Stonepeak is headquartered in New York with offices in Houston, Washington, D.C., London, Hong Kong, Seoul, Singapore, Sydney, Tokyo, Abu Dhabi, and Riyadh. For more information, please visit www.stonepeak.com.

About Energy Equation Partners
Energy Equation Partners is an energy specialist investment firm that seeks to invest in companies that are well established in the energy sector and have the potential to play a valuable role in the shift from “brown to green”. Over the past two decades, the principals of EEP have deployed over $10 billion of equity capital across the energy value chain globally and have significant experience in fuel retail.

Contacts

For Stonepeak:
Kate Beers / Maya Brounstein
corporatecomms@stonepeak.com
+1 (646) 540-5225

For Energy Equation Partners:
Sari Haidar
sari@energyequationpartners.com
+44 75 5112 5113

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Edizione, the Benetton family’s long-term holding company,is joining 21 Invest’s capital to support its next phase of platform development

Treviso, December 1, 2025 – Edizione, 21 Invest and Tages have reached a preliminary agreement for the creation of 21 Next, an innovative alternative asset manager dedicated to private markets. Upon completion of the transaction, the newly created platform will wholly own 21 Invest and Tages. The founding shareholders of the two companies as well as their respective senior managers will reinvest in significant minority stakes in the new entity, ensuring strategic continuity and alignment with investor interests.

Alessandro Benetton is appointed Chairman of 21 Next, with Panfilo Tarantelli taking the role of CEO.

21 Next will leverage its Italian roots to pursue an innovative, industrially focused international approach to offer a diverse range of complementary private market strategies. The new platform will operate through a wholly owned asset management company, capitalising on 21 Invest’s expertise in Private Equity and Venture Capital, along with Tages’s experience in Energy Transition, Infrastructure and Private Credit. This combined industry know-how will underpin an ambitious expansion plan across Europe, focusing on high-potential investment sectors with significant global growth opportunities.

With the backing of its founding partners, 21 Next aims to at least double its assets under management to over €10 billion in the coming years. The new vehicle will continue to invest across Europe, a particularly dynamic market with an average annual growth of over 8%, a trend expected to continue. Its highly fragmented nature combined with an attractive growth potential provide meaningful consolidation opportunities.

This flexible investment model also opens pathways to future partnerships with leading market operators.

21 Next will harness the diversified and complementary expertise of each of the three founding partners. The management of 21 Invest and Tages will continue to manage their existing funds, and drive the launch of new ones under the 21 Next’s umbrella, providing investors with a broader, more international platform.

21 Next will also benefit from €500 million in seed capital from Edizione to fund ambitious new initiatives. The platform will deliver strategic business development and coordinate the expertise of its three founders:

Edizione, a financial and industrial holding company valued over €14 billion, and active in more than 100 countries through 15 leading companies. Edizione brings a vast global partnership network and extensive know-how in the sectors in which it operates, fostering business synergies and supporting international growth. Cross-sector diversification and pollination is central to Edizione’s growth strategy.

21 Invest, founded by Alessandro Benetton in 1992, with approximately €1.5 billion of AUM, has for the last 30 years been one of Europe’s leading private equity firms focusing on the small & mid-cap sector, with offices in Italy and France and a growing presence in Spain. Having invested over €2 billion in the growth and industrial development of more than 110 Italian and French SMEs since inception, 21 Invest has delivered aggregate portfolio company sales growth of 70% and created over 10,000 jobs. Its extensive experience investing in Europe will play a key role in the platform’s future expansion. The firm has recently launched a new healthcare-focused fund.

Tages, founded by Panfilo Tarantelli, Sergio Ascolani and Salvatore Cordaro in 2011, with Umberto Quadrino as current CIO and Chairman, boasts a seasoned international management team. Tages is a leader in renewable energy –Italy’s second-largest solar energy producer with installed capacity of approximately 1 GW – and infrastructure and energy transition sectors, with AUM of approximately €1.4 billion and over €3 billion in invested capital. Recent investment strategy expansions include the launch of the Tages Credit Fund. Tages is also about to launch Tages Infra Plus, a new fund dedicated to value-add infrastructure investment opportunities, focused on the mid-market.

Guided by sustainable investment principles, the three founding partners will collectively strengthen 21 Next’s platform, combining complementary expertise and driving innovation across their respective asset classes.

Transaction closing is anticipated by the summer of 2026, subject to necessary clearances and customary regulatory approvals.

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Fusable leverages Reltio’s real-time intelligence capabilities to revolutionize its customer data solutions.

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Redwood Shores, CA and Charlotte, NC — December 1, 2025 — Reltio®, a leader in real-time data intelligence, and Fusable, a leader in data-driven solutions for the trucking, agriculture, and construction industries, today announced their collaboration using Reltio Data Cloud to deliver enhanced functionality to Fusable’s customers as well as improved internal efficiencies.

Fusable’s decision to select Reltio was the result of a vigorous evaluation process, centered on a thorough review of business requirements and a successful proof of concept (POC). A key factor that stood out was the Reltio POC team’s expertise, which provided exceptional detail and helped Fusable translate its requirements into actionable solutions. The POC successfully validated Reltio’s ability to ingest and manage data from multiple sources, ensure data quality and governance, manage complex company hierarchies, and enable real-time data synchronization.

“Our search for a unified, trusted data solution was driven by two needs–to improve the efficiency of our data management and to provide an enhanced experience for our customers,” said Matthew Cox, Chief Data Officer at Fusable. Our data landscape spans complex and diverse sources, making data unification across fragmented datasets challenging and resource-intensive. With Reltio’s capabilities, we can now deliver a unified, seamless view of our data—creating a powerful competitive advantage for our customers.”

Since going live, Fusable has achieved its goal of gaining a unified view of its product data—a significant milestone. The implementation automatically clusters records from multiple distinct sources, revealing new business opportunities through cross-source data. The consolidation has had an immediate impact on data quality, drastically reducing the manual stewardship workload.

Reltio’s unified data capabilities are central to Fusable’s long-term strategy, empowering it to deliver a single, trusted view of data across all products. This unified foundation will fuel the next generation of Fusable solutions—from prospecting and market intelligence to risk assessment and performance management. In the near term, Fusable is expanding Reltio mastering to include internal corporate data and developing a robust data governance framework, with Reltio serving as the core platform for our data stewards.

“We were pleased to collaborate with Fusable on their quest to tap into the tremendous power of their data using our innovative platform, which helps them build trust and get the most value from this unified data,” said Ansh Kanwar, Chief Product Officer at Reltio. “Organizations across all industries rely on data from myriad sources tracking information about their customers, suppliers, geographic markets, regulatory compliance and much more. The need for accurate, real-time insights generated from unified data will become even more critical as organizations continue to embrace agentic AI to better serve their customers.”

“Reltio” is a registered trademark, and “Reltio AgentFlow” and “Reltio Data Cloud” are each trademarks of Reltio, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

About Fusable

Fusable is a leading provider of data-driven solutions for industrial and infrastructure markets and the financial services ecosystem that supports them. Focused on innovation and customer-centricity, Fusable leverages extensive datasets to help businesses understand markets, drive sales and manage risk. Fusable is known for its flagship brands, including EDA, Iron Solutions, Central Analysis Bureau, RigDig BI, Price Digests, and EquipmentWatch. Discover more at fusable.com.

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Mary Ellen Higgins
781.789.1911
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Michelle Reyes
321-805-1607
michellereyes@fusable.com

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Horizon Family Brands Announces Acquisition of Maple Hill Creamery to Strengthen Leadership in Organic Dairy

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Broomfield, CO – December 1, 2025 – Horizon Family Brands (Horizon), a leading provider of better-for-you food and beverage products, today announced the strategic acquisition of Maple Hill Creamery (Maple Hill), America’s original 100% grass-fed organic dairy company. This acquisition brings together two trusted names in organic dairy to expand Horizon’s portfolio, strengthen its presence across retail channels, and reinforce its commitment to delivering high-quality, sustainable products to customers and consumers across the United States.

“This acquisition represents an exciting step forward for Horizon as we continue to advance our strategic objectives and invest in better-for-you brands,” said Tyler Holm, CEO of Horizon Family Brands. “Maple Hill’s expertise in grass-fed organic dairy and impressive growth across customers and channels complement Horizon’s capabilities and vision for the future. Together, we will be better positioned to serve our customers, support our farmers and suppliers, and drive innovation and growth in the organic dairy industry.”

 

“This acquisition represents an exciting step forward for Horizon as we continue to advance our strategic objectives and invest in better-for-you brands. Maple Hill’s expertise in grass-fed organic dairy and impressive growth across customers and channels complement Horizon’s capabilities and vision for the future. ”

Tyler Holm, CEO, Horizon Family Brands

 Jim Hau, President and CEO of Maple Hill Creamery, stated: “Joining forces with Horizon is an incredible opportunity to amplify Maple Hill’s mission and impact. This partnership is about more than growth. It’s about shared values, supporting sustainable farming practices, and delivering the highest quality 100% grass-fed organic dairy products to consumers. We see this as a great opportunity to build a stronger future for the organic dairy space through the enhancement and growth of the Maple Hill grass-fed organic product offering.”

Key benefits of the acquisition include:

  • Expanded Reach: Increasing access to high-quality organic, and grass-fed organic products for customers and consumers nationwide.
  • Enhanced Innovation: Combining resources and expertise to accelerate product development and drive new opportunities in organic dairy.
  • Stronger Supply Chains: Leveraging complementary capabilities to improve efficiency and resilience across operations.
  • Commitment to Sustainability: Deepening support for sustainable farming practices and regenerative agriculture to benefit farmers, communities, and the environment.

Horizon and Maple Hill will ensure operational continuity for consumers, farmers, customers, and other partners as Maple Hill is integrated into Horizon’s portfolio of better-for-you brands. Leadership teams from both organizations are committed to retaining the strengths of both companies while unlocking new opportunities for shared success.

About Horizon Family Brands
Horizon Family Brands is a leading provider of organic dairy products, known for its commitment to quality, sustainability, and supporting family farms. With a wide range of better-for-you food and beverage products, Horizon is dedicated to making organic dairy accessible to families everywhere.

About Maple Hill Creamery
Maple Hill has been disrupting the dairy industry since its beginnings in 2009 and is committed to using regenerative agriculture practices that are better for the animal, for the planet and for everyone. The company was founded with a mission to create clean, 100% grass-fed organic dairy products and continues to meet that demand for consumers today.

For more information, please contact:

Emily Rado, Senior Account Director

SchroderHaus Marketing Communications

Emily@schroderhaus.com

954-592-2003

Published: Monday, December 1, 2025 | Updated: Thursday, December 4, 2025

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EQT Real Estate sells portfolio of industrial real estate assets in Sweden

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EQT Real Estate sells portfolio of industrial real estate assets in Sweden

 

  • EQT Real Estate sells a portfolio of 33 light industrial assets totaling 144,000 square meters in Eastern Sweden, following the October sale of a 10,000 square meter asset in Southern Sweden
  • EQT’s ownership of the properties, which were aggregated into a high-quality industrial portfolio, has created affordable rent opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises in fast-growing industrial hubs near large Swedish cities
  • Sale of the portfolio was initiated following successful value creation activities driven by targeted property investments and the establishment of a diversified tenant base, contributing to stable, long-term cash flows.

EQT is pleased to announce that EQT Real Estate II Fund (“EQT Real Estate”) has sold a portfolio of 33 Swedish light industrial assets to Brookfield, through its private Real Estate Solutions strategy, as well as the sale of an individual property to ICA Fastigheter.

The portfolio includes a mix of suburban properties neighboring growing university cities in Sweden. The property sold to ICA Fastigheter is located in Trelleborg. Together, they span approximately 154,000 square meters and comprise a diverse mix of light industrial properties including warehousing, logistics facilities and production spaces as well as car dealerships.

EQT’s strategic efforts to aggregate single assets into a modern, high-quality industrial portfolio have provided affordable and modern spaces for tenants, predominantly of Swedish small and medium-sized enterprises, complemented by established firms. By addressing vacancies, re-gearing short-term leases and executing select development projects, the portfolio has achieved long-term occupancy stability, solid cash flow and strong value appreciation. Broadgate Asset Management has acted as EQT’s partner and operating manager for the portfolio.

Olivier Astruc, Managing Director at EQT Real Estate said: “We are delighted to see our investment thesis for Swedish light industrial assets materialize successfully. The performance of these Swedish logistics real estate assets has been underpinned by continued growth in strategically targeted cities located in proximity to logistics and industrial sub-markets. Over the years, we have aggregated a high-quality portfolio, enhanced its performance by prioritizing occupiers’ needs, and we are pleased to have found the right owner to continue its growth”.

EQT Real Estate was advised on the portfolio transaction by CBRE (commercial), Schjødt (legal), EY (financial), and Tjuren (technical).

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Low Carbon secures landmark investment from CVC DIF to drive the next stage of growth

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The new investment from CVC DIF will help Low Carbon to deliver multiple GWs of renewable energy in the company’s journey to become a leading, pan-European Independent Power Producer (IPP)

Leading renewable energy company Low Carbon has secured a landmark investment from CVC DIF, the infrastructure strategy of leading global private markets manager CVC.

CVC DIF’s investment, when combined with follow-on investment from existing shareholder MassMutual, the refinancing of existing project finance debt and raising of a Holdco facility, will secure c. £1.1 billion of committed capital for Low Carbon.

CVC DIF will commit primary equity (common and preferred) resulting in a majority controlling stake in the company. The investment will enable Low Carbon to significantly expand its installed capacity and drive the next stage of its growth as a diversified, leading next-generation IPP, making a lasting impact on the UK and Europe’s ongoing energy transition.

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We are excited to partner with Low Carbon, a best-in-class renewable energy company. This investment reflects our shared conviction in the critical role renewables will play in the energy transition.

Caine BouwmeesterPartner and Head of Renewable Energy at CVC DIF

Last year the UK government set out its Clean Power 2030 plan which will involve doubling onshore wind capacity and trebling solar PV, which will require £40 billion of investment each year. Similarly, the European Union recently set a new target of 42.5% renewable energy. This new partnership between CVC DIF, its investors and Low Carbon will allow the company to remain at the forefront of this transition to a clean, secure and affordable electricity sector in the UK and across Europe.

With a 16 GW pipeline and 1 GW of highly contracted operational and in construction asset base, the new capital from CVC DIF will help to grow Low Carbon’s presence across core markets including the UK, Germany, and Poland, where it aims to bring a 3 GW portfolio of operational utility-scale solar, onshore wind, battery storage and co-located assets into operations in the coming years.

It also demonstrates confidence in the expertise of Low Carbon’s team across the value chain of 170 people to develop, construct and operate world-class renewable infrastructure by leveraging its in-house AI technology platform to optimise its assets and returns, essential to long-term value creation.

CVC DIF brings significant renewable energy experience to this new partnership, with a dedicated sector specialist team and having invested in a diverse portfolio of assets and platforms across wind, solar, hydropower, BESS and biogas. It has a proven 20-year track record of value creation within this sector and can also leverage the strength and depth of the broader CVC network, providing on-the-ground local market expertise and insights.

MassMutual, a significant shareholder in Low Carbon after forming a strategic partnership in 2021, will continue to support the growth of the business with additional investment and will work closely with CVC DIF to accelerate the build out of Low Carbon’s renewables pipeline.

Founder and Chief Executive of Low Carbon, Roy Bedlow, commented “I would like to thank CVC DIF and their investors for the confidence they have placed in Low Carbon and our ability to develop, build and operate high-quality renewable assets in the UK and Europe. In addition, MassMutual’s continued investment in Low Carbon underlines our shared ambition of delivering long-term value across the full investment cycle of renewables that will help accelerate our goal to deploy renewable energy at scale to help tackle climate change.”

Caine Bouwmeester, Partner and Head of Renewable Energy at CVC DIF, added: “We are excited to partner with Low Carbon, a best-in-class renewable energy company which we have known well for more than a decade. This investment reflects our shared conviction in the critical role renewables will play in the energy transition. Low Carbon’s talented team, strong culture, and disciplined development strategy position it to lead the next phase of growth in the sector. Together with Roy, his team, MassMutual, and our highly supportive co-investors, we look forward to building on this momentum and generating attractive risk adjusted returns for our investors.”

Drew Dickey, Head of Alternative Investments at MassMutual, added: “Significant strides have been made since our original investment in Low Carbon to distinguish it as a top performing renewable energy company. We welcome the combination of capital and experience that CVC DIF brings to Low Carbon, which will provide important leadership to the buildout of our ambitious pipeline of renewable energy projects.”

The CVC DIF investment will be made through DIF Infrastructure VIII (“DIF VIII”) and is expected to close during the fourth quarter of 2025, subject to customary closing conditions.

Evercore acted as advisers for Low Carbon on the transaction.

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Thoma Bravo Announces Sale of Raptor Technologies

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Miami and Houston—Thoma Bravo, a leading software investment firm, today announced the sale of Raptor Technologies (“Raptor”), the nation’s leading provider of school safety software, to Warburg Pincus. As part of the transaction, JMI Equity, a longstanding partner and investor in Raptor, will reinvest alongside Warburg Pincus. Financial terms were not disclosed.

“Raptor Technologies’ transformation over the past four years is a testament to disciplined execution and operational excellence,” said Adam Solomon, a Partner at Thoma Bravo. “Working closely with the Raptor team and JMI Equity, we scaled the business into the clear leader in K-12 school safety, expanded its platform through six strategic acquisitions and accelerated growth. We are proud of what has been accomplished and confident that Raptor is exceptionally well positioned for continued success with Warburg Pincus and JMI Equity.”

“From the outset, we saw tremendous potential in Raptor’s platform and global market opportunity,” said Chandler Gay, a Vice President at Thoma Bravo. “By focusing on strategic acquisitions and driving operational improvements, we helped Raptor expand its reach and set new standards for the industry. It has been a privilege to work alongside such a talented management team, and we look forward to seeing Raptor continue to shape the future of school safety.”

“Thoma Bravo’s expertise and support have been instrumental in Raptor’s global growth and evolution into the leader in school safety solutions,” said Gray Hall, CEO of Raptor Technologies. “Their strategic guidance helped us scale our business, innovate our platform, and drive meaningful results for the schools and districts we serve. As we enter this next chapter with Warburg Pincus and ongoing support from JMI Equity, we are excited to advance our mission to protect every child, every school, every day.”

The transaction is expected to close in January 2026.

About Thoma Bravo
Thoma Bravo is the world’s largest software-focused investment firm, with over US$181 billion in assets under management as of September 30, 2025. Through its private equity and credit strategies, the firm invests in growth-oriented, innovative companies operating in the software and technology sectors. Leveraging Thoma Bravo’s deep sector knowledge and strategic and operational expertise, the firm collaborates with its portfolio companies to implement operating best practices and drive growth initiatives. Over the past 20+ years, the firm has acquired or invested in approximately 565 companies representing approximately US$285 billion in enterprise value (including control and non-control investments). The firm has offices in Chicago, Dallas, London, Miami, New York and San Francisco. For more information, visit Thoma Bravo’s website at thomabravo.com.

About Raptor Technologies  

Raptor was founded in 2002 with the mission to protect every child, every school, every day. Today, Raptor is a school safety partner for 60,000 schools in 55 countries, providing SaaS and mobile technology as well as comprehensive training and consultation solutions across the entire school safety life cycle, ranging from crisis prevention and preparation to emergency response and recovery. Raptor’s globally integrated product portfolio supports a school’s foundation of safety and wellbeing, including Emergency Management, Campus Movement, Student Wellbeing and Safety Training and Compliance.

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Johan Ekener new CEO of KVD

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Johan Ekener is appointed new CEO of KVD and assumes the position November 28. He succeeds Jan Krepp who will leave KVD with this change.

Johan Ekener has held several operational and strategic roles in a number of companies within the Ratos Group.

“Johan Ekener brings a proven strategic expertise, a strong drive for profitability, and a clear focus on strengthening the company’s market position. He brings strong leadership skills, marked by a structured approach and a focus on robust processes, qualities that are essential for driving KVD’s next phase of growth and development. Ratos would like to extend a sincere thank you to Jan Krepp, who during his just over three years as CEO has carried out a successful restructuring process that has significantly improved the profitability in both Kvdbil and Forsbergs Fritidscenter. I wish him the best for the future,” says Jacob Landén, Chairman of the Board of KVD.

“I am very proud to take on the role as CEO for KVD, Sweden’s largest online marketplace offering valuation and broker services for second-hand vehicles. The company is entering a new phase, and I am looking forward to the opportunities it will bring for all stakeholders: customers, partners, employees and owners,” says Johan Ekener.

About KVD
KVD consists of Kvdbil, Sweden’s largest digital used vehicle broker and Forsbergs Fritidscenter, Sweden’s largest mobile home retail. Each year, more than 23,000 used cars and 800 mobile homes are sold through KVD. KVD has approximately 250 employees, sales are SEK 1,600m in the rolling 12-month period ending October 2025. Ratos owns 100% of the company. www.kvd.se

For more information, please contact:
Katarina Grönwall, VP Communications & Sustainability
+46 70 300 35 38, katarina.gronwall@ratos.com

About Ratos
Ratos is a Swedish publicly listed business group consisting of 14 companies across three business areas: Construction & Services, Industry and Consumer. The Group operates mainly in the Nordic region, with net sales of SEK 32 billion and an adjusted EBITA of SEK 2.3 billion in 2024, and with a total workforce of around 10,900 employees. Ratos is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.

We have a distinct corporate culture and strategy – everything we do is based on our core values: Simplicity, Speed in Execution and It’s All About People. We enable independent subsidiaries to excel by being part of something larger.

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FamilyWell Health Announces $8M Series A Funding to Accelerate Nationwide Expansion of Integrated Women’s Mental Health Care

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Building on its success in maternal mental health, funding will accelerate FamilyWell’s growth into menopause care, advance its AI-enabled digital platform, and scale the FamilyWell Academy provider training programs

 

BOSTON, Nov. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FamilyWell Health, the leading integrated women’s mental health company, today announced the closing of $8 million in Series A financing led by New Markets Venture Partners, with participation from existing and new investors – .406 Ventures, GreyMatter Capital, The Alix Foundation, The Donna Fund, and The Lee Foundation. This funding will accelerate FamilyWell’s national expansion, bringing its proven maternal mental health model to health systems, clinics, and payers across the country. It will also advance the company’s AI capabilities to broaden access, drive growth into perimenopause and menopause care, and scale its provider training programs through the FamilyWell Academy.

Women’s mental health remains one of healthcare’s most underserved and fastest-growing areas of need:

Founded in 2022 by Dr. Jessica Gaulton, a practicing physician at Harvard and survivor of postpartum depression, FamilyWell embeds virtual women’s mental health services—care coordination, coaching, therapy, and psychiatry—directly into clinics and health systems. Patients are connected to care within 24 hours and supported by a specialized team of providers. Through its integrated perinatal mental health program, 1 in 4 pregnant patients are referred to FamilyWell, with 95% of patients experiencing clinical improvement by four months. In addition, the model alleviates provider burden, while enabling clinics to capture untapped revenue from payers directly.

FamilyWell currently operates in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Illinois, and Texas covering over 200,000 lives nationwide. The company has also recently partnered with one of the country’s largest managed care organizations, expanding access to insurance-covered coaching, therapy, and psychiatry for more women and birthing people across the country.

“FamilyWell is an ideal fit for New Markets’ mission to invest in evidence-based solutions that improve lives and expand access to life-saving care,” said Mark Grovic, General Partner and Founder, New Markets Venture Partners. “By integrating proven women’s mental health care into everyday clinical workflows, FamilyWell reduces suffering, strengthens family well-being, and helps parents return to work and thrive.”

Expansion Into Perimenopause and Menopause
Today, more than 50 million U.S. women are in perimenopause and up to 70% experience mental health symptoms such as anxiety, depression, insomnia, and cognitive changes. To meet the strong demand from its OB/GYN partners, FamilyWell has extended its integrated care model to support women through perimenopause and menopause. With this expansion, FamilyWell now supports women throughout the reproductive lifecycle, from fertility through menopause.

“What FamilyWell has built is more than a product—it’s a movement toward the care women and families deserve,” said Dr. Neel Shah, MD, MPP, Chief Medical Officer, Maven Clinic and Board Member, FamilyWell Health. “By embedding mental health care directly into the OB/GYN clinic, FamilyWell is scaling empathy as effectively as technology. Their proven model meaningfully improves patient outcomes—helping women reclaim their well-being and dignity during some of life’s most challenging transitions.”

Learn more about FamilyWell’s menopause offering:
https://www.familywellhealth.com/perimenopause

FamilyWell Academy
The FamilyWell Academy is training the next generation of women’s mental health providers to meet the nation’s growing need for specialized, reproductive mental health care. The company’s Perinatal Behavioral Health and Peri-/Menopause Behavioral Health certification programs equip coaches with the skills to deliver evidence-based, compassionate care—and help close the provider workforce gap.

“The mental health needs of women have been overlooked for far too long,” said Dr. Jessica Gaulton, founder and CEO of FamilyWell Health. “This capital enables us to expand our integrated care model, accelerate AI innovation, and deepen collaborations that make timely, high-quality support possible. Through the FamilyWell Academy and together with our OB/GYN partners, we’re reshaping the standard of care and addressing one of the most critical health crises facing women today.”

About FamilyWell Health
FamilyWell Health is transforming women’s mental health across the reproductive journey, from fertility through menopause and beyond. We embed evidence-based, insurance-covered mental health care directly into women’s health practices and health systems. By seamlessly integrating a virtual team of care managers, coaches, therapists, and psychiatric providers into clinical workflows, FamilyWell is improving patient outcomes and reducing medical provider workloads. Through the FamilyWell Academy, we are educating the next generation of women’s mental health providers to solve the growing workforce gap. Learn more at familywellhealth.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.

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