<h1>Private equity investment secures strategic partnership and growth capital for construction-technology firm to scale R&D and manufacturing.</h1> Private equity investment: Knest Manufacturers secured a strategic equity infusion from Lighthouse Funds to scale patented aluminium formwork and hydraulic safety screen technologies. The funds are earmarked for enhanced research and development, expansion of production capacity across existing facilities, accelerated vertical integration, and diversification into adjacent construction technologies. The Systematix Group acted as exclusive advisor. The announcement frames the transaction as a strategic partnership focused on innovation, operational excellence, and sustainability, without disclosing regulatory approvals, governance details, or specific contractual terms.