Spherea to acquire Walter Capital-backed Averna.

Spherea, a engineering company providing mission-critical test systems for the aerospace and defense industries, agreed to acquire Walter Capital- backed Averna, a provider of test and quality solutions for medical devices, smart devices, data centers and autonomous vehicles. Financial terms are not disclosed. "This partnership is a natural evolution of our shared vision. By combining our strengths, we are creating a powerhouse in test and quality engineering that is agile, far-reaching, and deeply committed to excellence," Patrice Bélie, Spherea CEO.