Private Equity 24 Hours

Last updated: July 1, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

Private Equity Dealmaking & Fundraising Activity

A wave of new funds and strategic investments are shaping the private equity landscape. Tapestry VC has closed an $80M fund aimed at backing repeat European founders, anticipating a new generation of entrepreneurs emerging from AI exits. Similarly, former Speedinvest partner Rick Hao launched his own solo GP fund targeting deeptech startups with $50 million. On the larger end, Generation IM secured $1 billion for a long-hold private equity strategy, with partners noting that conventional holding periods are insufficient for transforming entire market segments. In the secondaries market, buyers are growing more comfortable with fund financing in continuation vehicles to optimize returns.

AI and Technology Investments Drive Sector Growth

Artificial intelligence continues to be a dominant theme in private equity, influencing a wide range of sectors. Brookfield has expanded its financing with Bloom Energy to $25 billion, a fivefold increase since October 2025, to support AI infrastructure power generation. Ardian Semiconductor has invested in VSORA, a French fabless chip designer focused on AI inference accelerators for data centers. Meanwhile, a new AI lab founded by Meta OpenAI alumni is seeking $400 million. In a unique initiative, AI software company Omnea is offering employees $250K to plan their next startup, challenging traditional venture models. The trend extends to AI agents being named after individuals, as seen with a Belgian credit analyst whose philosophical outlook on the matter is noted.

Sector-Specific Deals and Divestitures

Private equity firms are actively engaged in various sector-specific transactions, from industrial components to consumer brands. First Reserve-backed Trillium Flow Technologies has sold select valve businesses to Flowserve, excluding its French operations. In the energy sector, Blackstone-backed Enverus acquired four PDS Energy Information exchange platforms supporting the US upstream industry. Healthcare remains a focus, with FPE backing utility software firm BMA and Martis Capital investing in healthcare marketing agency Deerfield Group backed by Martis Capital. In consumer goods, IVEST and Cloverlay have agreed to sell Care Bears franchise to Authentic Brands Group after acquiring it in 2023. Xenon Private Equity is exiting its investment in Italian tomato processor Solana with a sale to Investindustrial-backed La Doria sold to La Doria.

Healthcare and Medical Devices See PE Interest

The healthcare sector presents ongoing opportunities for private equity, driven by global needs and evolving market dynamics. FPE is backing BMA, a decision platform for utility companies, as medical device investment avenues broaden. Houlihan Lokey's Allan Burton noted that long-term trends continue to support growth for independent service organizations focused on hospital-based equipment. Separately, Frazier Healthcare Partners has named Stephen Krupa as executive in residence for its buyout team. THL-backed Headlands Research has acquired Clinical Trials Research acquiring Clinical Trials Research, a clinical trial site network. Cathay Capital is launching Ascendia Autism Care rolls out Ascendia Autism, which begins operations with 20 centers across eight states.

Public Market Approaches and Investor Rankings

Large institutional investors continue to demonstrate significant commitment to private equity even amidst market fluctuations. The latest Global Investor 150 ranking reveals the most