Private Equity 8-Hour Briefing
×Last updated: October 13, 2026, 5:40 AM ET
Deals & Carve-Outs
Aurelius agreed to acquire Nokia's Enterprise Campus Edge unit in a carve-out, adding a business that provides private wireless networks and industrial devices to its portfolio.
Exit Environment
Exit processes can stall for many reasons, and a new podcast explores how sponsors can secure safe landings when sales timelines slip.
Fundraising & LP Sentiment
Limited partner appetite for Asia-Pacific is turning positive, with roughly a third of LPs planning to raise their allocation to the region even as the broader recovery remains on standby.
European Venture & Growth
Europe's push to lead in physical AI is under scrutiny, while a former Pleo executive is launching an AI CFO startup aimed at US rivals. A US investor also weighed in on where Europe's next large companies may emerge in a separate analysis.