Private equity fundraising

Crestview Partners is also raising a fund.

The Detroit firm has invested in Stay Online and B&B Roadway Security Solutions with the new fund, explains managing partner Brian Demkowicz in this Q&A.

Ardian, which backs dozens of companies including vacation planner Lastminute.com, raises new fund; AutoCanada and others are snatching up all things car-related; Abry Partners buys SiteLock.

Huron Capital raises non-control fund to gain flexibility; Nike expands digital bench; Carl Icahn, Clearlake back car parts (in separate deals).

Brightstar Capital Partners managing partner Andrew Weinberg outlines the firm’s strategy in this Q&A.

Hastings Equity is also raising a fund.

Claremont Partners is also raising a fund.

A record $20.2 billion was invested in funds in the sub-$500 million category, up from $17.9 billion in 2016.

Tyson Foods is shopping pizza crust biz; Pandion Mine Finance raises first fund; Alvarez & Marsal hires healthcare MD.