Private Equity 24 Hours

Last updated: April 2, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

Dealmaking Activity & Sector Acquisitions

Private equity firms continued an active acquisition schedule across tech, security, and manufacturing sectors, with Omni Partners-backed Infoshare completing its eighth add-on by acquiring Barbour Logic, a firm specializing in automating correspondence related to penalty charge notices 3. This latest bolt-on follows Infoshare’s previous purchase of HR software provider Centric Germany from Keensight Capital-backed Aconso 1. In security, Platinum Equity-backed Cook & Boardman expanded its footprint by acquiring systems integrator Assurance Media to bolster its fully integrated access and security solutions, while HIG Capital scooped up aviation security firm GEG from seller Securitas AB 28. Meanwhile, manufacturing saw several shifts, including Windjammer snapping up manufacturer PrecisionX and Monument-backed EarthWay Products merging with Border Concepts, a designer of precision lawn and garden products 34.

Fundraising Successes & Credit Deployments

Major fundraising milestones were reported across credit and buyout strategies, demonstrating continued LP appetite for established managers. Ares Management successfully secured over $9.8 billion for its flagship Opportunistic Credit strategy, capitalizing on the current demand for flexible capital solutions 13. Separately, BC Partners achieved a $2.5 billion first close for its new flagship fund amid a stated shift in focus toward Europe, while GL Capital held a $385 million first close for its China Opportunities Fund V, targeting an $800 million total raise for buyout investments 36. In direct credit and continuation funds, L Squared completed a continuation fund for BTX Precision, with Harbour Vest Partners leading the transaction, and ACP closed a $405 million continuation fund for its legal tech firm Proceed, which was rebranded after twelve prior add-on acquisitions 32.

Exits and Portfolio Realizations

Firms realized value across diverse assets, ranging from hospitality to industrial services. Court Square sold Kodiak Building Products for $2.25 billion to QXO, a major North American building products distributor 30. In a strategic exit following operational improvements, AURELIUS divested LSG Asia-Pacific to a Japanese consortium composed of Kobe Bussan and GOURMET KINEYA, citing margin expansion achieved during its ownership period 10. In real estate, Starwood Capital Group exited its holding in the Radisson Blu Leicester Square in a prime London hotel transaction 25. Furthermore, Concentric and Summer Street formally exited their investment in Frontier Waste Solutions, a solid waste and recycling company 8.

Technology, AI Infrastructure & Growth Capital

Venture and growth-stage investing concentrated heavily on artificial intelligence infrastructure and specialized technology plays. KKR spearheaded a $90 million Series C funding round in Coder, aiming to scale the enterprise AI development infrastructure that facilitates broader corporate adoption of AI tools 2. In chip design, Cognichip raised $60 million to develop AI that designs future chips, claiming the technology can slash development timelines by over half and reduce costs by more than 75% 11. Other technology investments included Eir Partners injecting capital into health tech firm Long Tail for product innovation and data network expansion, and Stride Consumer backing the beauty services brand Peach 26.

LP Sentiment and Evolving Market Dynamics

Limited partners are grappling with structural shifts in the private equity market, particularly concerning liquidity and the proliferation of non-maturing capital structures. Family offices, including Stonehage Fleming and Green Bear Group, expressed concerns over the rise of so-called "zombie funds", advocating for the swift winding up of aging vehicles to resolve valuation ambiguities 6. Liquidity pressures and the increasing volume of evergreen capital are forcing LPs to reassess investment operating models 35. Compounding these issues, the collapse of an unidentified EU-funded body reportedly left over 100 startups without committed cash, while UK pension providers committed £200 million toward a new fund designed to accelerate domestic startups 15. Separately, institutional interest remains, as the Westfield Retirement Board issued an RFP for private equity managers seeking new investment partnerships 12.