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Last updated: June 22, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

Dealmaking & Fundraisings

Private equity firms continue to deploy capital across diverse sectors, with Clearlake Capital closing its eighth flagship fund at $14.8 billion, a significant raise reportedly focused on artificial intelligence. In the secondaries market, Flexstone Partners agreed to acquire Glouston Capital Partners, creating a $15 billion private markets platform, while INVL Family Office launched a private equity secondaries fund in partnership with Adams Street Partners, offering clients access to the global secondary market. Early-stage investor Seedcamp closed on $320 million across two funds, signaling an expansion into the U.S. market after an 18-year focus on Europe.

Corporate & Sector Activity

The architecture and engineering sector saw consolidation as Signal Hill-backed Aeterna Group formed by uniting five existing firms. In manufacturing, Greybull Stewardship acquired Genesys Industries, bringing together three American brands under a single platform, and LDC invested in Nu-Style Products, a maker of laminate wall panels. The laundry services industry is attracting multiple private equity players, including The Sterling Group, Cornell Capital, and Northleaf Capital Partners, drawn by its perceived resilience to AI disruption.