Abry and WaveCrest acquire Pole Star Space Applications

London - Paul Hastings LLP, a leading global law firm, has advised Abry Partners II, LLC, the tech, media and communications focused private equity firm, on its joint venture with growth equity firm WaveCrest Growth Partners, to acquire Pole Star Space Applications. Pole Star is the leading provider of fleet management, ship security, and fisheries monitoring systems to the maritime industry.

The Paul Hastings team was led by private equity partner Anu Balasubramanian and tax partner Arun Birla, with associates Jamie Holdoway and Catherine Kennedy assisting. Goodwin Procter advised the joint venture vehicle and WaveCrest Growth Partners on the transaction.

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