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Portfolio Company UpdateOctober 8, 2026Certerra Expands Northeast Presence Through Acquisition of Universal Testing & Inspection Services

Certerra today announced the acquisition of Universal Testing & Inspection Services (“Universal” or the “Company”), a New York-based provider of geotechnical drilling, special inspections, construction materials testing and laboratory services for public infrastructure, building construction and heavy civil construction projects. The acquisition strengthens Certerra’s position in the Northeast and expands its ability to support clients...

Portfolio Company UpdateOctober 8, 2026Antenna Research Associates and Empower RF Systems Announce Merger to Build an Integrated RF Platform for Contested-Spectrum Missions

Antenna Research Associates (“ARA”), an OceanSound Partners portfolio company and an experienced provider of integrated radio frequency (“RF”) and advanced communications solutions spanning communications, tactical RF, and radar-critical subsystems for the aerospace and defense end markets, today announced a merger with Empower RF Systems (“Empower RF”). Empower RF is an established developer and manufacturer...

Portfolio Company UpdateOctober 5, 2026IMSAR, a Leading Provider of Synthetic Aperture Radar Solutions, Announces Strategic Investment from OceanSound Partners

IMSAR LLC (“IMSAR” or the “Company”), a leading developer and manufacturer of low size, weight and power (“SWaP”) synthetic aperture radar (“SAR”) payloads and mission software for unmanned and manned aircraft, today announced the completion of a strategic investment from OceanSound Partners (“OceanSound”), a private equity firm that invests in technology and technology-enabled services companies...

Portfolio Company UpdateSeptember 22, 2026Antenna Research Associates Names Bill Gattle President and Chief Executive Officer

Antenna Research Associates (“ARA”), a portfolio company of OceanSound Partners and a leading provider of integrated radio frequency (“RF”) and advanced communications solutions spanning Communications, Tactical RF, and Radar-Critical Subsystems for the aerospace and defense (“A&D”) end markets, today announced the appointment of Bill Gattle as President and Chief Executive Officer. Gattle will lead the...

Portfolio Company UpdateSeptember 21, 2026PAR Excellence Acquires Terso Solutions

PAR Excellence Systems Inc. (“PAR”), a leader in supply chain integrity and cost management solutions for the healthcare market, today announced its acquisition of Terso Solutions Inc. (“Terso”), a subsidiary of Promega Corporation and a leader in ultra-high frequency radio-frequency identification (“RFID”) inventory tracking technology for the healthcare industry. The transaction brings together two complementary...

Portfolio Company UpdateSeptember 10, 2026AFS Announces Acquisition of Debticate

AFS (or the “Company”), a leading provider of commercial loan servicing and loan lifecycle management technology to the financial services industry, today announced the acquisition of Debticate, an industry-leading provider of loan syndication and sales workflow software for financial institutions. The acquisition strategically blends AFS’s expertise in loan servicing with Debticate’s innovative front-end loan syndication solutions to...

Portfolio Company UpdateAugust 20, 2026Certerra Expands Southeast Presence with Acquisition of Skyrise Engineering and Testing

Certerra today announced the acquisition of Skyrise Engineering and Testing, a rapidly growing engineering and consulting firm headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The transaction marks Certerra’s fifth acquisition of 2026, further strengthening its presence throughout the Southeast. Founded in 2022, Skyrise Engineering and Testing has grown into one of South Florida’s most trusted names in geotechnical and...

Portfolio Company UpdateJuly 30, 2026Certerra RMA Group Expands Northern California Presence with Acquisition of Testing Engineers

Certerra, a leading provider of technology-enabled testing, inspection, and certification services for critical infrastructure markets, today announced affiliate company Certerra RMA Group’s acquisition of Testing Engineers, a premier materials testing laboratory based in San Leandro, California. Founded in 1954, Testing Engineers has served the San Francisco Bay Area for nearly seven decades. The company operates one...

Firm UpdateJune 10, 2026OceanSound Partners Adds Ken Wolff as Partner and Chief Legal Officer Following the Firm’s Recent Closing of $3.4 Billion in Connection with Fund III

OceanSound Partners (“OceanSound”), a private equity firm that invests in technology and technology-enabled services companies serving aerospace, defense, government, and highly-regulated end markets, today announced the appointment of Kenneth Wolff as Partner and Chief Legal Officer. Mr. Wolff will provide strategic and legal leadership across the firm’s transactions, portfolio companies, and all related governance matters. Mr. Wolff joins...

Portfolio Company UpdateJune 4, 2026Certerra Announces Acquisition of Paramount Consulting & Engineering

Certerra, a leading provider of technology-enabled testing, inspection, and certification (“TIC”) services for critical infrastructure, today announced the acquisition of Paramount Consulting & Engineering, a provider of building envelope consulting, inspection, and specialized testing services in South Florida. This acquisition strengthens Certerra’s presence in the South Florida market, one of the most active and technically demanding...