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Last updated: March 30, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

Private Equity Fundraising & Strategy

Mid-market firm Inflexion tapped new capital in an oversubscribed €4.5 billion fundraise, strategically incorporating non-institutional wealth managers following high demand from that segment, according to Flor Kassai, head of buyout. This move toward broader capital sources contrasts with ongoing discussions regarding the future trajectory of the sector, as exemplified by Brookfield's David Nowak and Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan’s Dale Burgess debating whether PE’s "best days are behind it" amid evolving investor expectations. Furthermore, senior figures like Nowak continue to emphasize proactive portfolio management, stressing the importance of educating strategic buyers early over a three-to-five-year ownership horizon to maximize eventual exit valuations.

Technology & Sector Bets

Major institutional investors are channeling significant capital into deep technology, exemplified by BlackRock-managed funds backing IQM, where a €50 million investment—approximately $57 million—was deployed into the quantum computing firm ahead of its anticipated $1.8 billion initial public offering. This focus on next-generation hardware contrasts with recent commentary suggesting European founders remain overly fixated on Silicon Valley models, while others argue the continent still benefits from a meaningful second-mover advantage in specific tech verticals.