Private Equity 24 Hours

Last updated: July 14, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

Private Equity Dealmaking and Sector Focus

Private equity firms continued their active dealmaking across various sectors. Partners invested in Trans Pak, a packaging and logistics firm, to support its growth. Simultaneously, Partners acquired Strategic Land Services, a contractor crucial for electric grid expansion. In the healthcare space Primed Group, a German provider of single-use medical consumables, from Paragon Partners. Ventures-backed ORTEC an add-on acquisition of TOBA HR Solutions, expanding its healthcare client base. Pincus-backed Bond with Small Door Veterinary, creating a combined entity managing over 55 clinics. Atlas Holdings-backed C&D Trojan Battery, consolidating battery manufacturing operations. AE Industrial Partners Powder Alloy, establishing a specialty materials platform.

Consolidation and Strategic Acquisitions

The trend of consolidation within private markets persisted, with several firms making strategic acquisitions. agreed purchase a stake in Thomson Reuters' global print business for $500 million, with Thomson Reuters retaining a 49% equity stake in the joint venture. In add-on acquisitions an agreement to acquire Documation, broadening its document automation capabilities. Broadwing-backed Lehr emergency vehicle upfitting assets from Pro Logic ITS, marking its tenth add-on acquisition. Mill Point its acquisition of Total Safety Supplies & Solutions from Littlejohn & Co. In a significant exit, Wynnchurch exited its investment in flow control specialist Flo Works to Ferguson for $1.6 billion.

Secondaries Market and Investment Strategies

The secondaries market is evolving into a sophisticated capital formation tool, offering liquidity and strategic repositioning for investors. Investors increasingly secondaries to unlock liquidity and retain high-conviction assets. Asante is building its Asia-Pacific secondaries business with a hire from Evercore, responsible for originating and leading regional transactions. Partners tapped an MD from PJT to bolster its secondaries advisory team, reflecting a trend of talent movement in the sector. Moelis is also building out its LP-led secondaries business with a team from Evercore. Meanwhile, Vertex, linked to Temasek, is scaling back ambitions with a new growth fund that is at least 40% smaller than its predecessor.

Operational Enhancements and Emerging Themes

Private equity firms are also focusing on operational expertise and strategic hires. Gen Nx360 tapped Adam Feuer as an operating partner, bringing experience from One Rock Capital Partners. In the cybersecurity sector in $4.4 billion in seed-through growth-stage financing in the second quarter of 2026, indicating robust investor interest. In defense technology a €15 million Series A funding round. Nest AI, founded by Peter Sarlin, aims to reduce Europe's reliance on foreign AI models, particularly for defense applications. Arctos made a $6.2 billion GP financing debut using a "self-liquidating" strategy.

Venture Capital and Growth Funding

Beyond traditional private equity, venture capital activity shows continued momentum in specific areas. founder who his startup to Klarna for €110 million has raised €12 million to build a new venture. Promptwatch, PEEC €6 million in a seed round. Nous Research, an Hermes agent maker, is in talks for new funding at a $1.5 billion valuation, seeking at least $75 million. The Chicago FABF is issuing an RFP for investment consultants to manage its $1.66 billion in assets under management.