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Last updated: July 15, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

Private Equity Activity and Consolidation

Private markets are experiencing significant consolidation, with major players like Apollo, and KKR actively acquiring other private markets firms. KKR is set to in Thomson Reuters’ global print business for approximately $500 million, creating a joint venture where Thomson Reuters will. This trend underscores a broader industry shift, with 10 deals highlighting the ongoing consolidation.

Deal Activity Across Sectors

Diverse sectors are seeing substantial private equity investment. Stone Point and Further Global are moving to, a European advisory firm. In the healthcare space, Ardian has in Pflegia, a German digital healthcare recruitment platform, while ArchiMed is Esperion Therapeutics private for $1.1 billion. Kaltroco is investing in the school dental program Smile America Partners to support growth.

Further deal-making includes Gryphon-backed SMG acquiring health, safety, and environmental services firm Cross Safety, including its TRH operations in the US and Mexico in a strategic move. CAI Capital-backed GreenArrow has also to expand its advanced transportation infrastructure and electrical services. Innovatus-backed Meet The People is scooping up ad agency The Loomis Agency, including its digital marketing arm. ACP-backed Marco has acquired industrial products supplier Rocket Seals, a provider of specialty rubber, plastic, and metal components to broaden its offerings.

Specialized Investments and Music Royalties

Niche markets are also attracting private equity. Pophouse has acquired a stake in Iron Maiden’s music and NIL rights, joining a growing trend of investment in music royalties. Ana Cap-backed Ryze is set to acquire valuation firm Krata, which specializes in property valuations and technical advisory services across Spain as part of its expansion. Lightyear Capital is backing tax and accounting firm Prosperity Partners, with Unity Partners maintaining a minority stake. IMB Partners is investing in heavy civil contractor Strategic Land Services, which performs critical civil work for electric grid expansion and maintenance.

Venture Capital and AI Focus

The venture capital landscape shows continued interest in AI and life sciences. OpenAI researcher Miles Wang is reportedly in talks to launch an AI drug discovery startup that could be, highlighting investor appetite for AI applications in life sciences. David Beckham’s health drink startup IM8 has secured $1 billion from General Catalyst’s Customer Value Fund, which focuses on longevity. Neko, a company with unflattering avatars aimed at behavior change, has in its Series C funding, reporting 100,000 members and profitability at the clinic level. Cybersecurity startups also saw robust funding in the first quarter of 2026, with privacy and cybersecurity firms attracting $4.4 billion in seed-through growth-stage financing in Q2.

Talent and Operational Expansions

Firms are also focusing on internal talent and operational growth. Banyan has promoted Simon Gélinas to managing director and head of investments, where he will. Vance Street has appointed Jason Burmer as managing director and head of business development, bringing experience from Edgewater Capital Partners to drive growth. Gen Nx360 has tapped Adam Feuer as an operating partner, previously serving in a similar role at One Rock Capital Partners.

Secondaries Market and Geographic Focus

The secondaries market is evolving into a sophisticated capital formation tool, with investors using it to unlock liquidity and retain high-conviction assets. Asante is building its APAC secondaries business with a new hire from Evercore, responsible for originating and leading APAC secondaries transactions across the region. Separately, CalPERS has reported a 17 percent private equity return, while Ardian has closed a capital vehicle on a 2.5-year-old asset. Scotland’s tech incubator is aiming to pull larger players into its market to foster the next generation of tech companies within the region.