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GRIMES, Iowa, September 27, 2021 – National Carwash Solutions (“NCS”), the world’s premier provider of end-to-end car wash systems, services, and solutions, announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Zep Vehicle Care (“ZVC”) from Zep, Inc. ZVC’s offerings will enhance NCS’ chemicals brands, helping advance its mission to provide customers industry-leading complete car wash solutions and … Read More

BOSTON, September 24, 2021 – Berkshire Partners announced today that Kristin Johnsen has joined the firm as an Advisory Director. Ms. Johnsen, a longtime technology executive, will partner with the firm’s technology team to evaluate new investment ideas and partner with portfolio companies on growth initiatives. “We are thrilled to welcome Kristin to the team and look forward to deepening … Read More

Combined business will serve over 140 clients in more than 60 countries BOSTON, September 14, 2021 – Comlinkdata, the leader in Customer Analytics for the communications industry, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Opensignal, a trusted global standard in mobile network experience analysis.  The transaction creates a global powerhouse with broad solutions spanning from network to … Read More

CHARLOTTE, N.C., September 13, 2021 – Fast Growing Trees, the leading direct-to-consumer e-commerce retailer of trees and plants, today announced that it has entered into a recapitalization transaction with Boston-based Berkshire Partners. Cove Hill Partners will also participate in the transaction as a minority investor. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Fast Growing Trees offers the largest selection of live … Read More

September 9, 2021  |  London, United Kingdom and Woodbridge, Canada IVC Evidensia, Europe’s leading veterinary care provider, announced its plan to merge with VetStrategy, the leading Canadian veterinary care provider. The combined businesses will be one of the largest veterinary care groups in the world, with almost 30,000 employees and 2,000 clinics and hospitals across 17 countries. The union will … Read More

CANTON, Mass., June 3, 2021 – 3Phase Elevator, a leading independent elevator and escalator services provider, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Boston-based Berkshire Partners to acquire the company from existing investor Fort Point Capital. The investment will enable 3Phase to expand into new markets across the United States through strategic acquisitions and partnerships, and … Read More

BOSTON, May 12, 2021 – Berkshire Partners announced today that David Steiner has joined the firm as an Advisory Director. Mr. Steiner, who is the former CEO of Waste Management, will partner with the firm’s business services and industrials teams to source new investment ideas and advise portfolio companies. “We are pleased to welcome David to our team,” said Dave … Read More

Deal Represents Largest Equity Investment in IT Agency Space NEW YORK – April 14, 2021 – UPSTACK, a profitable, fast-growing platform that transforms the buying experience for businesses seeking cloud and internet infrastructure solutions, announced today it has landed an equity investment from Berkshire Partners, a Boston-based investment firm. The investment – the largest in the IT agency space – … Read More

Mielle Founder and CEO maintains majority control with investment to further Mielle’s mission and community development Chicago – APRIL 8, 2021 — Mielle Organics, the #1 fast-growing, Black-owned and community-focused natural hair care company, announced today that Berkshire Partners, a Boston-based firm, has made a significant investment in the company. Berkshire typically makes equity investments of $100 million to $1 … Read More

BOSTON, April 6, 2021 – Comlinkdata, a leading data and analytics provider to the global telecom industry, today announced that it has entered into a recapitalization transaction with Berkshire Partners, a Boston-based investment firm. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Comlinkdata analyzes billions of data points daily to help the largest names in telecom understand and optimize network and … Read More