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Last updated: June 13, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

Capital Flow & Dealmaking

The week’s largest funding round saw enterprise software firm Ninja One secure $400 million, eclipsing other U.S. deals while European companies dominated the top tier of transactions. A blockchain technology provider, Digital Asset, also attracted significant capital, underscoring a sustained appetite for tech‑enabled infrastructure. In parallel, European private‑equity activity intensified as Mistral moved into talks to raise at a €20bn valuation, positioning itself among the most valuable biotech and life‑science firms in the region.

Strategic Acquisitions in Healthcare and Vascular Tech

SK Capital‑backed Spectrum Vascular expanded its portfolio by acquiring medical device firm Piccolo Medical, a move that broadens its vascular access and medication‑management product line and signals continued consolidation in the specialty‑device sector. Meanwhile, Healthcare Holding Schweiz, backed by KKA and Winterberg, purchased Compet Medical, a supplier of harm‑reduction and prevention products, to strengthen its footprint in public‑sector health services. These acquisitions illustrate a trend toward niche specialization within the healthcare and medical‑device subsectors.

Private‑Credit Resilience and Investor Behaviour

BlackRock capped redemptions on a $13bn private‑credit fund for a second consecutive quarter, a decision that follows a wave of retail‑investor withdrawals from other private‑credit vehicles. The move reflects a cautious stance among institutional investors who remain wary of liquidity constraints in a tightening credit environment.

Fundraising Momentum and Leadership Shifts

Carlyle is targeting roughly $15bn for its ninth flagship buyout fund signalling confidence in the mid‑term outlook for leveraged buyouts and secondary transactions. The fund’s size aligns with Carlyle’s strategy to capture large, high‑quality assets across multiple geographies. In the United States, CalPERS promoted Anton Orlich to deputy chief investment officer for private markets after the fund delivered top‑ranked return figures, a decision that highlights the importance of private‑equity performance for the nation’s largest public pension plan.

Operational Adjustments in the Tech Sector

Pleo, a fintech platform, announced a layoff of 50 employees amid a broader realignment of its workforce. The reduction follows a period of rapid scaling and reflects a shift toward more sustainable growth metrics for the company’s core business model.

Investment in Advisory Services

KKR’s investment in Crowe’s advisory business marks the CPA firm’s first institutional capital partnership, a strategic step that will provide Crowe with additional resources to expand its advisory services and client base. The partnership underscores a growing trend of private‑equity involvement in professional‑services firms seeking capital for expansion and diversification.