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£10.2m investment in green materials innovation company Xampla

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The funding from Emerald Technology Ventures, BGF and Matterwave Ventures will support Xampla’s mission to replace single-use plastics with plant-based alternatives.

3 September 2025
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A major injection of more than £10 million in private capital is set to accelerate UK materials innovation company Xampla’s mission to replace single-use plastics with alternatives made from plants.

The round has been led by Emerald Technology Ventures (which runs Europe’s first specialist, venture-backed investment fund targeting the full packaging lifecycle), alongside BGF and Munich-based Matterwave Ventures.

Over the next five years, the funding will see Xampla’s revolutionary Morro™ materials replace more than 10 billion units of the most polluting single-use plastic, including plastic linings found in takeaway boxes, coffee cups and sachets.

Global plastic production is estimated to rise to a billion tonnes annually, and with less than 10% of plastic ever produced being recycled, there are now 8 billion tonnes of plastics and microplastics in our global environment.

Alexandra French, Chief Executive at Xampla, said: “This is a major vote of confidence for our revolutionary replacements for polluting plastics, and will see us expanding into Asia Pacific, as well as growing in the UK and Europe.

“We have proven to investors and to brands that Morro™ materials are the real deal in making plastic a material of the past. In just the next five years, Xampla will replace 10 billion pieces of single-use plastic. This is the technology the industry has been crying out for. Our ambition now is nothing less than to see our products – proudly bearing their Morro marque – become the world’s go-to plastic replacement.”

Xampla’s Morro™ materials offer a world-first natural polymer alternative. Made from regenerative plant proteins, they are completely plastic-free, biodegradable and home compostable.

Xampla team developing Morro materials in the lab

Through partnerships with big names such as 2M Group of Companies, Huhtamaki and Transcend Packaging, Xampla has already replaced polluting coatings on boxes used by food delivery giant Just Eat Takeaway and Bunzl Catering Supplies.

Unlike plastic, Morro™ Coating also maintains the recyclability of cardboard without compromising on grease, oxygen and moisture barrier properties.

The company’s Morro™ films, being commercialised through global partnerships, are soluble, giving them the potential to replace polluting plastic PVA films in dishwasher tablets and laundry pods. They are also food-safe and can be used as edible replacements for packaging a wide range of single-serve products, from sweets to soups.

Xampla is also working in partnership with leading FMCG brands and fragrance houses to deploy Morro™ materials in place of harmful plastic microencapsulates, used to convey scents and active ingredients in homecare and beauty products.

Made from abundant and natural plant protein feedstocks, including peas, rapeseed and sunflower, the materials are completely PFAS and plastic-free, and exempt from the European Union’s Single-Use Plastic Directive (SUPD).

Rowan Bird, Investor at BGF, commented: “Xampla’s technology stands out as a truly scalable and practical alternative to plastic. Its patented, entirely natural and PFAS-free material is not only strong in performance, but also drop-in ready for existing manufacturing lines, making it an attractive option for brands looking to adopt more sustainable solutions.

“We believe in the strength of the team, the quality of the product, and the positive role Xampla can play in helping reduce reliance on polluting plastics. We’re excited to support their continued growth as they bring this innovation to more partners and applications.”

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Atlas Holdings Announces Sale of Saxco

Atlas Holdings

GREENWICH, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Atlas Holdings (“Atlas”) today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Saxco International, LLC (“Saxco”) to Novvia Group (“Novvia”), which is backed by Kelso & Company (“Kelso”). The transaction is anticipated to close in the first quarter of 2025, subject to customary closing conditions. Terms were not disclosed.

Headquartered in Fairfield, California, Saxco is a leading value-added distributor of rigid packaging, focused on the beverage market. Founded in 1936, Saxco serves a loyal customer base of more than 5,000 wineries, brewers, distillers, and specialty food and beverage manufacturers across North America. With a strong heritage in glass, Saxco is today known for its eco-friendly and sustainable packaging solutions. Now servicing customers for almost a century, Saxco enjoys deep customer relationships that span more than 50 years. With an exceptional Leadership Team, Saxco experienced tremendous growth since Atlas’ acquisition in December 2019, strengthening its sourcing capabilities while growing and diversifying its customer base of premier brands.

“We want to congratulate CEO JB Berry and his superb team at Saxco. We are immensely proud of the transformation we drove together in our five-year partnership with Saxco,” said Atlas partner Sam Astor. “Saxco is a textbook example of a core Atlas competency – recognizing a business with a clear reason to exist and working in partnership with the Leadership Team to seize on the opportunity to return it to a position of market leadership. Saxco has diversified its supplier network and expanded the scope of services available to customers, deepening its already strong industry relationships while gaining traction with new end markets through innovation and a commitment to reliability. We wish them much continued growth in the years ahead.”

“It has been an honor to lead Saxco alongside the Atlas team. Together, we built an exceptional business and we’re looking forward to what lies ahead,” said Saxco CEO JB Berry.

About Atlas Holdings

Headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut and founded in 2002, Atlas and its affiliates own and operate 26 companies, which employ more than 50,000 associates across 350 facilities worldwide. Atlas operates in sectors such as automotive, building materials, capital equipment, construction services, food manufacturing and distribution, metals processing, packaging, paper, power generation, printing, pulp, supply chain management and wood products. Atlas’ companies together generate approximately $16 billion in revenues annually.

 

About Saxco

At Saxco International, LLC, our mission is to “package customers’ dreams.” With more than 80 years of industry experience providing a broad range of packaging solutions and supply chain services to the wine, spirits, beer and food industries, Saxco offers a broad range of packaging products including glass, metal, and plastic containers, capsules, closures, custom packaging and mold development. Headquartered in Concord, California, Saxco has a vast network of customer support and fulfillment centers operating throughout the United States, Canada and Asia and was just awarded the Best Bottles Supplier in the nation from Spirited Magazine’s annual Reader’s Poll.

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Gryphon Investors to Sell Shermco to Blackstone in $1.6 Billion Transaction

Gryphon Investors

Gryphon Investors (“Gryphon”), a leading middle-market private investment firm, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its portfolio company Shermco (“the Company”), a leading player in electrical testing, engineering, maintenance and repair, to private equity funds affiliated with Blackstone (NYSE: BX). The transaction is valued at approximately $1.6 billion.

Founded in 1974 and headquartered in Irving, TX, Shermco is one of the largest electrical testing organizations accredited by the InterNational Electrical Testing Association (“NETA”), providing comprehensive electrical system maintenance, repair, testing, commissioning, and engineering & design services, with more than 600 NETA technicians and 200 engineers across 40 service centers in the U.S. and Canada. Shermco provides critical services for data centers, utilities and other diversified commercial and industrial end-markets, partnering with customers to enhance the safety, reliability and efficiency of their critical electrical infrastructure, while minimizing downtime and outages.

Gryphon, which made its initial investment in Shermco in June 2018, partnered with CEO Phil Petrocelli and other members of Shermco management to achieve strong organic growth and operating margin improvement at Shermco, while also building through add-on acquisitions.

Alex Earls, Partner and Co-Head of the Business Services Group at Gryphon, said, “We are proud of the exceptional business building and financial performance achieved by Shermco management, including two-fold revenue growth under Gryphon’s ownership. We are pleased that Blackstone recognized the strength of Shermco’s platform and believe the firm will be an excellent partner for Shermco management in its next phase of growth.”

Mr. Petrocelli commented, “With Gryphon’s support and operational expertise, Shermco has become a highly valued partner for its blue-chip customer base. We look forward to pursuing organic initiatives and making additional add-on acquisitions in partnership with Blackstone.”

Harris Williams served as lead financial advisor to Shermco and Kirkland & Ellis acted as legal advisor to Gryphon.

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About Gryphon Investors

Gryphon Investors is a leading middle-market private investment firm focused on profitably growing,

competitively advantaged companies in the Business Services, Consumer, Healthcare, Industrial Growth,

Software, and Technology Solutions & Services sectors. With more than $10 billion of assets under management, Gryphon prioritizes investments in which it can form strong partnerships with founders, owners, and executives to accelerate the building of leading companies and generate enduring value through its integrated deal and operations business model. Gryphon’s highly differentiated model integrates its well-proven Operations Resources Group, which is led by full-time, Gryphon senior operating executives with general management, human capital acquisition and development, treasury, finance, and accounting expertise. Gryphon’s three core investment strategies include its Flagship, Heritage, and Junior Capital strategies, each with dedicated funds of capital. The Flagship and Heritage strategies target equity investments of $50 million to $500 million per portfolio company. The Junior Capital strategy targets investments of $10 million to $25 million in junior securities of credit facilities, arranged by leading middle-market lenders, in both Gryphon-controlled companies, as well as in other private equity-backed companies operating in Gryphon’s targeted investment sectors.

About Shermco

Headquartered in Irving, TX, Shermco provides electrical testing, maintenance, commissioning and repair services to a wide range of utility, industrial, energy and other end markets. With more than 40 locations, Shermco serves a diversified blue-chip client base across North America. The Company is an active participant in NETA (the InterNational Electrical Testing Association), EASA (Electrical Apparatus Service Association), and ACP (American Clean Power Association). For more information, visit www.shermco.com.

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Blackstone Announces Agreement to Acquire Shermco for Approximately $1.6 Billion

Blackstone

New York, NY – August 21, 2025 – Blackstone (NYSE: BX) announced today that private equity funds affiliated with Blackstone (“Blackstone”) have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Shermco, a leading provider of full life-cycle electrical equipment services, from Gryphon Investors, a leading middle-market private investment firm. The transaction values the business at approximately $1.6 billion.

Founded in 1974, Shermco is one of the largest electrical testing organizations accredited by the InterNational Electrical Testing Association (“NETA”), providing comprehensive electrical system maintenance, repair, testing, commissioning and design services, with more than 600 NETA technicians and 200 engineers across 40 service centers in the U.S. and Canada. Shermco provides critical services for data centers, utilities and diversified commercial and industrial end-markets, partnering with customers to enhance the safety, reliability and efficiency of their critical electrical infrastructure, while minimizing downtime and outages.

JP Munfa and Michael Staub, Senior Managing Directors at Blackstone, said: “Shermco’s maintenance, testing, and commissioning services are vital to maintaining the reliability and safety of mission-critical electrical infrastructure. We are excited to partner with Phil Petrocelli and his exceptional leadership team to build on Shermco’s strong momentum and expand its ability to serve customers nationwide as a trusted provider of essential electrical services.”

David Foley, Global Head of Blackstone Energy Transition Partners, added: “As a leading energy investor focused on investment opportunities related to increasing electrification and the energy transition, we proactively seek out companies with strong, entrepreneurial management and work with them to fully capitalize on growth opportunities, building scale and competitive advantage. Shermco is well positioned to benefit from continued growth in the installed base of technically complex electrical equipment both on the grid and behind the meter and is the twelfth investment commitment from our most recent energy transition fund since the initiation of its investment period in June last year.”

Phil Petrocelli, CEO of Shermco, said: “Partnering with Blackstone marks an exciting next step in our growth trajectory. Together with its scale, resources and deep expertise across the energy industry, we’re excited to continue serving our customers’ critical power-system needs and expand our footprint and capabilities for our talented technicians and engineers – all while maintaining Shermco’s unwavering commitment to safety, service and excellence.”

Shermco represents the latest in a number of recent transactions Blackstone Energy Transition Partners has announced behind its high-conviction investment themes in electrification and the ongoing energy transition, including Enverus, Lancium, Power Grid Components, Potomac Energy Center, Sediver, Trystar, Westwood, and others. Blackstone Energy Transition Partners and Blackstone’s private equity strategy for individual investors are each expected to invest in Shermco as part of this transaction.

Stifel and JPMorgan acted as financial advisors and Vinson & Elkins acted as a legal advisor to Blackstone. Harris Williams served as a financial advisor and Kirkland & Ellis served as a legal advisor to Gryphon Investors and Shermco.

About Blackstone Energy Transition Partners    
Blackstone Energy Transition Partners is Blackstone’s energy-focused private equity business, a leading energy investor with a successful long-term record, having committed over $27 billion of equity globally across a broad range of sectors within the energy industry. Our investment philosophy is based on backing exceptional management teams with flexible capital to provide solutions that help energy companies grow and improve performance, thereby delivering cleaner, more reliable and affordable energy to meet the needs of the global community. In the process, we build stronger, larger scale enterprises, create jobs and generate lasting value for our investors, employees and all stakeholders. Further information is available at https://www.blackstone.com/our-businesses/blackstone-energy-transition-partners/.

About Shermco
Headquartered in Irving, TX, Shermco provides electrical testing, maintenance, commissioning and repair services to a wide range of utility, industrial, energy and other end markets. With more than 40 locations, Shermco serves a diversified blue-chip client base across North America. The Company is an active participant in NETA (the InterNational Electrical Testing Association), EASA (Electrical Apparatus Service Association), and ACP (American Clean Power Association). For more information, visit www.shermco.com.

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KKR Leads Financing for Harvest Partners’ Growth Investment in Med-Metrix

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NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced that credit funds and accounts managed by KKR served as lead investors on a financing to support the growth investment from funds managed by Harvest Partners, LP (“Harvest”) in Med-Metrix, LLC (“Med-Metrix” or “the Company”), a leading provider of technology-enabled Revenue Cycle Management (“RCM”) solutions. KKR Capital Markets also served as Left Lead Arranger and Bookrunner on the transaction.

The Company’s management team, led by CEO Joseph Davi, will continue to lead Med-Metrix and remain significant owners of the business. Med-Metrix’s prior owner, A&M Capital (“AMC”), will retain a minority stake in the Company and invest additional capital as part of the transaction.

Founded in 2010 and based in New Jersey, Med-Metrix is a leading platform providing RCM services and technology to health systems and physician groups across the United States. The Company offers end-to-end and point solution services supported by its proprietary technology platform.

Credit funds and accounts managed by KKR originally served as the sole lenders in the financing for AMC’s acquisition of Med-Metrix in 2021.

“Our long-standing relationships with Med-Metrix, Harvest, and AMC allowed us to move quickly and with conviction to seamlessly deliver a scaled solution for this transaction,” said Alexander Foreman, a Managing Director at KKR. “We are pleased to further deepen our commitment to Med-Metrix as part of this milestone growth investment, which serves a testament to the remarkable success of Joe and the entire team in expanding the Company’s reach and building out its comprehensive suite of offerings to serve even more healthcare systems and providers across the country.”

About KKR

KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management as well as capital markets and insurance solutions. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people, and supporting growth in its portfolio companies and communities. KKR sponsors investment funds that invest in private equity, credit and real assets and has strategic partners that manage hedge funds. KKR’s insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life and reinsurance products under the management of Global Atlantic Financial Group. References to KKR’s investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds and insurance subsidiaries. For additional information about KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR), please visit KKR’s website at www.kkr.com. For additional information about Global Atlantic Financial Group, please visit Global Atlantic Financial Group’s website at www.globalatlantic.com.

About Med-Metrix

Med-Metrix is a leading technology-enabled services platform providing RCM and Business Intelligence (“BI”) solutions for health systems and physician groups across the United States. Med-Metrix provides end-to-end as well as point solution RCM and BI services via the Company’s proprietary software platform. More information is available at www.med-metrix.com.

About Harvest Partners

Founded in 1981, Harvest Partners is an established private equity firm with over 40 years of experience investing in middle-market companies and partnering with high-quality management teams to build growing businesses. For more information, please visit www.harvestpartners.com.

About A&M Capital

A&M Capital is a multi-strategy private equity investment firm with over $6.0 billion in total commitments across its funds, vehicles, and accounts. The firm is led by a highly experienced investment team, which is augmented by a strategic association with A&M Consulting, a leading global operationally focused advisory firm. A&M Capital combines a focus on middle-market private equity investing with deep operational expertise, industry knowledge, and global corporate relationships, making A&M Capital an attractive partner to management teams and business owners. A&M Capital is headquartered in Greenwich, CT, with offices in Los Angeles, CA, West Palm Beach, FL, London, UK, and Milan, IT. For more information, visit www.a-mcapital.com.

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Defibrion expands emergency response offering with acquisition of Ecosafety

IK Partners

Groningen, Netherlands, 05 August 2025 – Defibrion B.V. (“Defibrion”) a leading Dutch distributor of automated external defibrillators (“AEDs”) and other emergency response products, has completed the acquisition of Ecosafety B.V. (“Ecosafety” or “the Company”), a leading distributor of fire safety equipment.

Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Barendrecht, Ecosafety is one of the largest independent fire safety distributors in the Netherlands, serving installation companies across a broad range of products. Its offering includes fire extinguishers, fire hose reels, related fire safety and emergency products as well as AEDs. Jane Lewis will continue to lead the company.

As a result of this acquisition, Defibrion will significantly expand its product offering across the emergency response market. This will enable Defibrion to serve as a comprehensive provider, catering to most of their customers across all needs, thereby simplifying the supplier landscape. The combined group will have approximately 65 employees, operating from four locations across the Netherlands and Belgium. The group will continue to look for other suitable acquisition targets to expand throughout Europe.

Joshua Valkenier, Co-Founder and CEO of Defibrion, said: “The acquisition of Ecosafety marks an exciting step forward for Defibrion as we expand our footprint in the emergency response space. Ecosafety’s high-quality fire extinguishers and emergency safety equipment are highly complementary to our core AED offering and will enhance our presence in the growing fire safety market. We look forward to welcoming Jane and her team on board to build a full-service provider of emergency response solutions.”

Jane Lewis, CEO of Ecosafety, added: “Joining forces with Defibrion is a proud moment for Ecosafety and a natural next step in our growth journey. We look forward to working with Joshua and his team at Defibrion, combining our strengths to create new opportunities, expand our reach and deliver even greater value to customers across Europe.”

Andre Jeuken, Founder of Ecosafety, concluded: “After a long and intense period of building Ecosafety, it is now time to formally hand over to Jane Lewis. We have prepared for this transition a long time already and I’m confident that she will continue to push our company to new heights.”

For more information, please contact:
Luit Romeijnders at Defibrion – Luit@defibrion.nl

About Defibrion

Founded in 2008, Defibrion provides a broad range of AEDs and emergency response solutions to customers across Europe. The company offers a full-service concept, including product selection, installation, maintenance, and training. Defibrion also developed the ARKY AED cabinet series, which is sold to distributors in more than 35 countries worldwide. With a strong focus on reliability and service, Defibrion supports businesses, governments, and institutions in building safer environments. For more information, visit defibrion.com

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About Ecosafety

Founded in 2009 and based in Barendrecht, Ecosafety is a trusted supplier of fire safety equipment and emergency response products. The company serves a broad network of installation partners across the Netherlands, offering a wide range of certified fire extinguishers, hose reels, AEDs, and related safety solutions. Known for its technical expertise, reliable service, and high-quality product offering, Ecosafety supports its customers in meeting the highest standards of fire safety and compliance. For more information, visit ecosafety.n

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EMK acquires majority stake in Argos

EMK Capital

Argos Surface Technologies (“Argos”) is a leading provider of advanced industrial surface treatments and high-value coatings for metals, plastics and carbon fibre. These services are mission-critical to customers’ production processes, enhancing durability, corrosion resistance, and performance. The Group operates through 13 industrial sites in Northern Italy, serving a diversified base of over 3,000 relationship customers located in close proximity to Argos’ facilities, across a broad range of end-markets including automotive, building & construction, home & design, mechanical engineering, and off-highway.

EMK invested in Argos to reinforce its market position in its core segments and continue to expand its service offering and enter new end-markets via both organic growth and a transformational buy-and-build strategy.

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Bencis announces sale of Curtec

Bencis

Boston, MA & Rijen, Netherlands — July 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ – Ampersand Capital Partners (“Ampersand”), a private equity firm specializing in growth equity investments in the life sciences and healthcare sectors, today announced the acquisition of CurTec Group B.V. (“CurTec”), a Netherlands-based manufacturer of high-performance plastic packaging solutions for pharmaceutical and specialty chemical applications from Bencis Capital Partners (“Bencis”) in partnership with management.

Headquartered in Rijen (Netherlands), CurTec has manufacturing operations in the Netherlands and the United States and sales offices across Europe, North America and Asia. CurTec designs and manufactures GMP-compliant, UN-certified packaging solutions engineered for the secure storage and transport of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), excipients and other high-value and sensitive biopharma and chemical ingredients used in regulated environments where cleanliness, compliance and durability are critical.

“We are thrilled to welcome Ampersand as our new partner as we focus on scaling U.S. operations, advancing product innovation, expanding our footprint and growing into adjacent markets,” said Bart van Berkel, CEO of CurTec. “Their deep expertise in the life sciences supply chain and their US network will help accelerate our global presence while reinforcing our commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability.”

“CurTec is a premium brand trusted by leading pharmaceutical companies – including those within Ampersand’s portfolio – for its exceptional product quality and regulatory standards,” said Hidde Van Kerckhoven, Principal at Ampersand. “We look forward to working closely with Bart and his team to expand capacity, strengthen commercial capabilities, and support long-term growth.”

“We look back on a very successful partnership with CurTec and the team, evolving into a global leader in regulated packaging through innovation, operational and ESG excellence, and a clear focus on pharma,” said Zoran van Gessel, Managing Partner at Bencis. “It’s been a pleasure supporting CurTec over all those years together with Fred Lammers, the former CurTec CEO, and we wish the team and Ampersand continued success in this next chapter.”

CurTec recently expanded its manufacturing footprint with the opening of a state-of-the-art facility in Westminster, South Carolina, complementing its European site and positioning the company to better serve the fast-growing North American market. Its global customer base includes over 300 companies across pharma, specialty chemicals, and high-integrity logistics.

New product launches such as the Fold Pack – which improves handling and supply chain efficiency – demonstrate CurTec’s leadership in sustainable GMP packaging solutions aligned with evolving industry standards.

About Ampersand Capital Partners

Ampersand Capital Partners, founded in 1988, is a middle-market private equity firm with $3 billion of assets under management, dedicated to growth-oriented investments in the healthcare sector. With offices in Boston, MA, and Amsterdam, Netherlands, Ampersand leverages a unique blend of private equity and operating experience to build value and drive long-term performance alongside its portfolio company management teams. Ampersand has helped build numerous market-leading companies across each of the firm’s core healthcare sectors.

For additional information, visit  ampersandcapital.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

About Bencis

Bencis is an independent investment company founded in 1999. The company supports entrepreneurs and management teams in realizing growth ambitions and invests in successful businesses in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany. With offices in Amsterdam, Brussels, and Düsseldorf, Bencis combines extensive experience in growth, acquisitions, and sustainable business practices.

For additional information visit www.bencis.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

About CurTec

CurTec is a premium manufacturer of high-performance plastic packaging for the pharmaceutical, specialty chemicals, and logistics industries. With production facilities in Europe and the United States, CurTec partners with over 300 companies worldwide to ensure the safe, clean, and efficient transport of valuable goods. The company is committed to innovation, sustainability, and quality, helping customers protect their products and enhance supply chain performance.

For additional information, visit  www.curtec.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

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Cottonwood Technology Fund’s first investment from our new Fund IV

We are proud to announce Cottonwood Technology Fund‘s first investment from our new Fund IV: inPhocal. A real deep tech impact investment. This Dutch deep tech startup has developed a revolutionary laser-based marking technology that eliminates ink and enables high-speed, high-precision marking on curved and complex surfaces. inPhocal’s sustainable and scalable approach is poised to transform industrial marking across sectors such as food & beverage, semiconductors, and beyond. We look forward to supporting inPhocal’s growth as they expand their impact globally.

▶️ Ink‑free laser marking: Replaces traditional inkjet printing (such as expiry dates, QR codes) with a patented laser-based method—eliminating toxic ink, reducing maintenance, and avoiding messy consumables High-Tech Systems

▶️ Curved‑surface capability: Can print on complex shapes—eg bottles, cans, fruits & eggs—with precision comparable to flat surfaces, thanks to extended focal depth

▶️ High throughput & speed: Achieves marking speeds up to ~3000 unique QR codes/minute; roughly 3× faster than conventional inkjet and up to 10× faster than typical laser systems

▶️ Extended focus range: Optical innovation extends laser’s effective focal depth by up to ~400×, enabling high-quality marking despite surface irregularities

▶️ Seamless integration: Plug‑and‑play design fits into existing production lines without causing downtime or requiring major retrofits .

▶️ Energy & environmental benefits: Consumes up to 50× less energy than inkjet printers, prevents plastic sticker waste, reduces food recalls through more durable codes, and lowers CO₂ emissions.

For more info visit  the website of inPhocal

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AE Industrial Partners Establishes Aerospace MRO Services Platform with Investment in Air Transport Components

Ae Industrial Partners

Partnership with ATC launches a specialized component MRO platform with repair capabilities across a wide range of commercial, cargo, and military aircraft

BOCA RATON, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–AE Industrial Partners, LP (“AE Industrial”), a private investment firm specializing in national security, aerospace, and industrial services, today announced the acquisition of Air Transport Components (“ATC” or “the Company”), a provider of aircraft component maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services. ATC will be the cornerstone of a new platform offering a full suite of aviation component and accessories repair services for the commercial, cargo, and military markets. This partnership builds upon AE Industrial’s history of successful investments in the aviation aftermarket, which includes Yingling Aviation, AIM MRO and Kellstrom Aerospace, among others. Financial terms of the private transaction were not disclosed.

Founded in 1998, ATC specializes in the repair and overhaul of critical aerospace components, possessing strong technical expertise across engine mounts, landing gear, hydraulics, airframe and structures, tracks, flight controls, electrical components, and avionics. With over 100,000 square feet of capacity across three state-of-the-art facilities in Gilbert, Arizona, and Tulsa, Oklahoma, the Company delivers component repair services for nearly every major U.S. commercial airline. With over 1,000,000 components repaired in the last 25 years, ATC offers a breadth of creative repair solutions that combine its differentiated technical capabilities with enhanced technology and excellence in customer service.

“As the global installed base of aircraft grows and production constraints for new aircraft persist, keeping older aircraft operational longer, while continuing to service active fleets, has become a critical necessity. This is a dynamic that ATC is well positioned to address due to their extensive capabilities, deep technical knowledge, proven responsiveness, and safety record,” said Bryan McElwee, Partner at AE Industrial. “The Company has built an outstanding reputation and serves a deeply entrenched, blue-chip client base. We’re excited to partner with the experienced team at ATC and expand the platform’s portfolio of services, both organically and through acquisitions, establishing a truly market leading MRO platform.”

“We have already developed a very strong relationship with AE Industrial and look forward to working with them closely to scale the platform and build on our strong position,” said Jimmy Newman, CEO of Air Transport Components. “Their deep operating expertise, network of relationships within the aerospace community, and track record of building highly successful businesses make them the ideal partner to help us capitalize on exciting opportunities in the MRO space.”

EY served as financial advisor to AE Industrial on the transaction, while Akerman LLP served as legal advisor.

About AE Industrial Partners:
AE Industrial Partners is a private investment firm with $6.4 billion of assets under management focused on highly specialized markets including national security, aerospace, and industrial services. AE Industrial Partners has completed more than 130 investments in market-leading companies that benefit from its deep industry knowledge, operating experience, and network of relationships across the sectors where the firm invests. With a commitment to driving value creation in partnership with the management teams of its portfolio companies, AE Industrial Partners invests across private equity, venture capital, and aerospace leasing.

About Air Transport Components:
ATC was founded in 1998 and specializes in the repair and overhaul of components and accessories for both commercial and military air transport aircraft. The company handles all repairs, engineering, quality control testing, and refinishing in-house at its state-of-the-art facilities, totaling over 100,000 square feet, located in Gilbert, Ariz., and Tulsa, Okla. ATC Gilbert, ATC Tulsa, and Unicorp Systems are all integral parts of the overall ATC business, working together to provide innovative solutions and exceptional services. Each division plays a unique role in the company’s overall operations, contributing to its growth and success.

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