Last updated: March 19, 2026, 7:30 AM ET
European Dealmaking & Sector Focus
Private equity activity across Europe saw venture capital and mid-market buyouts focusing on infrastructure and healthcare sectors, steering clear of the previous tech dominance seen in continuation vehicles Technology moves down the list of favoured CV sectors. In France, funds Verdane and Bpifrance jointly backed telehealth provider Medadom, which holds accreditation from the French Ministry of Health, while in Italy, ICG committed capital to railway maintenance firm Comcreta to accelerate expansion amid rising national rail infrastructure spending. Further south, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development committed $40 million toward the Templeton Türkiye Fund, which is aiming to close at $300 million, signaling continued institutional support for emerging market PE despite broader volatility.
Venture Capital & AI Investments
The early-stage technology investment community is witnessing fresh capital deployment, particularly in artificial intelligence applications targeting specialized industries. Two veterans from Palantir launched a new fund after securing $30 million and backing from Sequoia, positioning themselves to develop enterprise software solutions. Separately, Index Ventures participated in a $20 million Series A round for YC alum Parallel, a firm focused on deploying AI agents within hospital systems, demonstrating VC appetite for health-tech innovation. Meanwhile, in the Netherlands, various venture capital firms are closely watching a burgeoning startup ecosystem, suggesting continued deal flow in that region.
Asset Sales & Continuation Vehicles
In the realm of secondary transactions and asset management, established firms are utilizing continuation vehicles (CVs) to manage portfolio assets, although sector preferences are shifting away from pure technology plays Technology moves down the list of favoured CV sectors. One notable transaction saw MCH complete a single-asset CV to maintain its stake in premium frozen baked goods producer Europastry, an exit strategy that recently saw JC Flowers win PE Hub’s Small-Cap Europe Deal of the Year award. Shifting focus to music assets, Pophouse Entertainment took majority ownership alongside BMG in the music interests of icon Tina Turner, illustrating the growing trend of private equity acquiring high-value intellectual property catalogs. Concurrently, UK innovation agencies are streamlining processes to simplify corporate collaboration, aiming to fuel the next wave of domestic technology creation.