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Last updated: March 18, 2026, 9:30 PM ET

Dealmaking & Talent Moves

Private equity deal activity saw a notable personnel shift as former CVC MD Jonathan Au joined Revelation Partners, following his departure from the European giant last June after a two-year tenure at the firm since 2021. In franchise sector consolidation, Southfield-backed Franchise FastLane acquired consulting firm Franchise Creator, extending the development organization's footprint through strategic bolt-on acquisitions. Meanwhile, the public market reception for defense technology is signaling potential future exits, as shares of AI drone firm Swarmer soared an impressive 520% on its debut, potentially clearing the path for a dozen other similar defense tech IPOs awaiting market windows after Swarmer's soaring debut.