Private Equity 3h Briefing

Last updated: May 29, 2026, 5:31 AM ET

AI Infrastructure Financing

Apollo and Blackstone arranged a $36bn credit facility for Anthropic's artificial intelligence build-out, reportedly seeking additional investors to participate in what's being described as a record private credit deal. This massive financing underscores the growing private equity interest in AI infrastructure as chip investments become increasingly critical for competitive advantage.

European Expansion

Eurazeo entered the Danish market by acquiring a majority stake in T1A Group, a circular economy business that extends IT equipment lifecycles to reduce CO2 emissions and e-waste. Simultaneously, Tikehau and Omni Partners strengthened their regional teams amid broader European private equity expansion strategies.

M&A Strategy

European software company Visma continues reshaping acquisition tactics as part of its evolving M&A playbook, with industry observers noting increasing specialization in technology sector consolidation across Nordic markets.