KPMG

Duff & Phelps and and Palo Alto Networks are among some recent buyers, as demand for improved cybersecurity offerings rises.

Founder Arif Naqvi recently said he will cede control of the fund manage firm.

The acquisitive medical device maker expands into surgical imaging with the purchase.

KPMG, PWC and Rothschild are among the most active mid-market banks.

Omar Lodhi and Selcuk Yorgancioglu were promoted to co-CEOs at the investment firm.

KPMG closed more middle-market M&A deals than any other investment bank in the world. PricewaterhouseCoopers, Rothschild & Co., Houlihan Lokey and BDO were among the top 5 in deal volume.

This is KPMG’s second acquisition in the cybersecurity space since the firm's purchase of assets from Qubera in 2014.

Key responsibilities: Fundraising and investor relations, deal sourcing, financing and due diligence, supervising portfolio companies.

Key responsibilities: Making value-added investments in growing lower middle market companies.