09 Apr, 2026

Ara Partners invests in Sedron; Baymark Partners buys Katydid

Deal Wrap is updated as of 3 p.m. ET.

Ara Partners Group LLC will invest up to $500 million in waste management company Sedron Technologies LLC, formerly known as Janicki Bioenergy.

Baymark Partners acquired lifestyle brand Katydid.

Charlesbank Capital Partners LLC led an investment in Bridgepointe Technologies LLC that was joined by AlpInvest.

Council Capital acquired health technology firm MedicalServiceQuotes.com.

– Transportation Resource Partners LP and Battalion Capital Management LLC invested in classic vehicle restoration business Velocity Restorations LLC. Jefferies was financial adviser to Velocity and HSF Kramer was legal adviser. Honigman was legal adviser to TRP.

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