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Last updated: June 23, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

Private Equity Dealmaking & Fund Activity

Private equity firms are actively deploying capital across diverse sectors, from live events to consumer brands and specialized industrial manufacturers. Apollo, Hellman & Friedman, and Platinum Equity are investing in the burgeoning live events sector, anticipating continued growth in a market projected to exceed $1.2 trillion by 2032. Platinum Equity is also set to acquire manufacturer Tangent Technologies, with the transaction expected to close in the third quarter of 2026. In the consumer space, L Catterton has taken a significant minority stake in the clean haircare brand RŌZ, while Great Hill Partners is investing in the pet grooming franchise Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming. Juniper Capital is backing AV systems design firm Bug ID, with the founder retaining a meaningful equity stake.

Sector-Specific Investments & Exits

The healthcare and technology sectors are seeing notable private equity activity, with firms focusing on AI-driven advancements and specialized services. PE-backed Life Science Connect is acquiring biopharma brands Pharma Source and CDMO Live to create a biopharma outsourcing platform. Infonova, a software acquirer, is seeking up to $1.62 billion in an IPO alongside some of its backers, employing a private equity-style playbook. Meanwhile, CVC Capital Partners is reportedly weighing a €6 billion exit from Cooper Consumer Health, with drugmaker Stada emerging as a potential buyer. CVC also agreed to sell its entire stake in Philippine logistics provider Fast Logistics Group, concluding a five-year holding period.

Fundraising & Secondaries Market

The infrastructure and secondaries markets are witnessing substantial fund sizes and strategic hires. Pantheon's and Ardian’s latest infrastructure secondaries flagship funds are ranking among the largest ahead of their final closes. In the secondaries space, ADIC, Mubadala's indirect investment arm, has made a senior hire to oversee its portfolio, having deployed $19 billion in 2025 for its secondaries unit launched in 2024.

Investor Sentiment & Strategic Shifts

Investor sentiment towards private equity is showing signs of recalibration, with some institutions reducing their allocations due to volatility concerns. The Virginia pension has cut its private equity target, marking its first reduction in over 15 years. Meanwhile, the proportion of general partners using